Institute for Fisheries Research Report No. 1762, 1970

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Institute for Fisheries Research Report No. 1762, 1970
A Study of Two Northern Pike-Bluegill Populations

George B. Beyerle

Abstract.-Northern pike and bluegill populations were established and maintained for 3 years in two small lakes closed to fishing. Growth of pike was slightly less than the average for pike in the state of Michigan; growth of bluegills ranged from 3.6 to 7.4 cm ( 1.4 to 2.9 inches) below state average. High densities of pike did not control an abundance of bluegills. Survival of pike from the initial stocking was extremely high (44-60%), whereas survival from subsequent plantings was low (0.8-9.2%).