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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 ]
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).
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
The top angler in the 2022 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program was paid nearly $70,000 for their catch from May through September.
Northern pikeminnow (formerly known as northern squawfish) Longnose dace; Redside shiner; Suckers. Longnose sucker; Largescale sucker; Bridgelip sucker; Burbot. Codfishes. Burbot (ling) Sculpins. Slimy sculpin; Torrent sculpin; Coast range sculpin; Prickly sculpin; Sticklebacks. Three-spined stickleback
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