pickerel

[ pik-er-uhl, pik-ruhl ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) pick·er·el, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) pick·er·els.

1. any of several small species of pike, as Esox niger chain pickerel and E. americanus americanus redfin pickerel, of eastern North America.
2. the walleye or pikeperch, Stizostedion vitreum.
3. British. a young pike.

pickerel

/ ˈpɪkərəl; ˈpɪkrəl /

noun

1. any of several North American freshwater game fishes, such as Esox americanus and E. niger: family Esocidae (pikes, walleye, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of pickerel¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English pickerel, pekerel; pike ¹, -erel

Word History and Origins

Origin of pickerel¹

C14: a small pike; diminutive of pike ¹

Example Sentences

The list includes two fish: the endangered redfin pickerel and the threatened swamp darter.

From Seattle Times

Fishing is another option, and the stocked lake is full of bass, walleye, crappie and pickerel.

From Washington Post

Chain pickerel are good with chartreuse spoons and jigs.

From Washington Times

Chain pickerel are slow, small spoons and jigs.

From Washington Times

Chain pickerel are fair small spoons and jigs.

From Washington Times