Pike Improvement Project 2023

The PIP’s aim is to reduce the number of pike (particularly under 24 inches) in the Chippewa Flowage to help improve all fish populations and create a more favorable environment for the fishery as a whole.

2023 is particularly important as there is a plan to release 7,000 extended growth muskies this fall and a reduced pike population will help in their success.

Help the Muskies by keeping your Northern Pike <24”!

The LCFRA is actively encouraging anglers to keep any Northern Pike caught that are under 24” in length. You then can register your catch at LCFRA Member establishments, each registration giving you the chance to win THOUSANDS of dollars in cash and prizes!

Why are we doing this?

Not because we don’t like Northern Pike, we do!

The benefit of the selective harvest is that it will improve all fish populations and create a more favorable environment for the fishery as a whole.