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The Northern pikeminnow, Columbia River dace or colloquially Squawfish (Ptychocheilus oregonensis) is a large member of the minnow family, Leuciscidae. [2] This predatory freshwater fish is native to northwestern North America, ranging from the Nass River basin to the Columbia River basin. [ 2 ]
The Colorado Pikeminnow was once a species of fish that resided in much of the Colorado River Basin. Due to human impacts and the introduction of non-native fish species, the population has receded to the upper basin. According to the Native Aquatic Species Conservation in Arizona, the installation of dams has altered the fish's movement. [9]
In 1999, the American Fisheries Society adopted "pikeminnow" as the name it recommends, because Native Americans consider "squawfish" offensive. [1] The Colorado pikeminnow, P. lucius, is the largest member of the genus, ranging from 4–9 lb (2–4 kg) in adult fish with occasional specimens up to 25 lb (11 kg). Historical and anecdotal ...
Where to fish for pikeminnow. For Tri-Cities area anglers, nearby stations are at Columbia Point Park, open 2-6 p.m.; Hood Park station in Burbank, open 3-6 p.m.; the Umatilla Boat Ramp in Oregon ...
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Native to Colorado. The Colorado pikeminnow will usually inhabit rivers and quiet backwaters. Juvenile Colorado pikeminnow will feed on insects and plankton while adults will primarily feed on fish. Colorado pikeminnow being one of the largest minnows will typically reach lengths of 20 inches with the biggest reported being 70 inches long. [55] LC
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C.J. Strike Reservoir is a reservoir located in southwestern Idaho. Its main recreational features include the C. J. Strike Dam and its 7,500-acre (30 km 2) reservoir, an impoundment of the Snake River and Bruneau River. This in turn provides excellent fishing (both cold and warm water) and boating opportunities along with, to a lesser extent ...