The Pike is the perfect predator, with no need for evolutionary change, with fossils providing clear evidence of it remaining in its present form for over 60 million years.
A long, slender, predatory fish, which can grow up to 20kg but is usually available in sizes from 1.5–2.5kg.
Pike has soft flesh with a delicate flavour, which can be cooked like Trout, although it is very bony so best served filleted, or as is traditional in many parts of Europe, as a fish mousse.
Availability of fish and shellfish. Yields of filleted fish