Ice Breakers: the slimy, aggressive, and underrated chain pickerel - and the kickoff of the open-water freshwater fishing season in the Northeast. | On The Water Magazine

Often overlooked, the chain pickerel is an aggressive and resilient fighting fish that can be found in ponds, lakes, streams, and grassy wetlands all over the state of Massachusetts. An extremely close relative to the legendary northern pike, these fish find themselves at or near the top of the food chain in your local neighborhood pond. Known for their seemingly reckless predatory behavior, the chain pickerel is most infamous for its mouth full of jagged, razor-sharp teeth. Though loved by some

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