Forgotten Esox of Michigan
Here in Michigan, we’re blessed with so many places to chase Esox like Northern Pike and Muskie, places like Lake Hudson, Fletchers Pond, Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and up and coming to Lake Erie. come to mind. What many people don’t know is that we have a third Esox in Michigan.
Esox americanus vermiculatus the Grass Pickerel is the smallest in the Esox family with the world record only being slightly over 1lb. This toothy little fish is very similar to its larger breth