northern pike

noun

1. a pike, Esox lucius, of North American and Eurasian waters, valued as a game fish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of northern pike¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

In 2020, Colorado anglers were handed $20 per northern pike.

From Popular-Science

Because brood-stock of the major sport-fishes is already present, stocking is unnecessary, except for walleye and northern pike.

From Project Gutenberg