81-501: Chanhassen ( / ˈ ʃ æ n h æ s ən / SHAN -hass-ən ) is a city in Carver County , Minnesota about 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Minneapolis . A small portion extends into Hennepin County . Located in the southwest Minneapolis–Saint Paul suburbs, there is a mix of suburban residential neighborhoods and rural landscapes. The population was 25,947 at the 2020 census , with
162-465: A chair , who presides at meetings. The commissioners as of September 2024 are: Carver County has consistently voted Republican in presidential elections, with Republicans winning the county in every presidential election since 1936. Since 1896, a Democratic presidential nominee has won the county only twice: most recently in 1932, when Franklin D. Roosevelt won a landslide victory against incumbent Herbert Hoover , and in 1912, when Woodrow Wilson won
243-456: A 2024 estimate of 26,469. The origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning "sugar-maple tree" ( chan , tree; haza , a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township carried the latter morpheme of the word prior to its merger with the city of Rogers to avoid confusion. Chanhassen merged with Chanhassen Township in 1967, bringing the population to 4,200. According to
324-702: A 25 kg (55 lb) pike caught by Lothar Louis on Greffern Lake, Germany, on 16 October 1986, as the all-tackle world-record holding northern pike. Northern pike grow to larger sizes in Eurasia than in North America, and in coastal Eurasian regions than inland ones. The northern pike gets its common name from its resemblance to the pole-weapon known as the pike (from the Middle English for 'pointed'). Various other unofficial trivial names are common pike, Lakes pike, great northern pike, great northern, northern (in
405-815: A 50-centimetre (20 in) northern pike will weigh about 0.9 kg (2 lb), while a 65-centimetre (26 in) northern pike will weigh about 1.8 kg (4 lb). Northern Pike typically live to 10–15 years, but sometimes up to 25 years. Pike are found in sluggish streams and shallow, weedy places in lakes and reservoirs, as well as in cold, clear, rocky waters. They are typical ambush predators ; they lie in wait for prey, holding perfectly still for long periods, and then exhibit remarkable acceleration as they strike. They inhabit any water body that contains fish, but suitable places for spawning are also essential. Because of their cannibalistic nature, young pike need places where they can take shelter between plants so they are not eaten. In both cases, rich submerged vegetation
486-410: A distinctive habit of catching its prey sideways in the mouth, immobilising it with its sharp, backward-pointing teeth, and then turning the prey headfirst to swallow it. For larger prey, the pike will usually attempt to drown the prey before carrying it off to be consumed. It eats mainly fish and frogs, but also small mammals and birds fall prey to pike. Young pike have been found dead from choking on
567-459: A few metres deep, probably pursuing schools of prey fish. Smaller pike are more of ambush predators, probably because of their vulnerability to cannibalism. Pike are often found near the exit of culverts , which can be attributed to the presence of schools of prey fish and the opportunity for ambush. Being potamodromous , all esocids tend to display limited migration, although some local movement may be of key significance for population dynamics. In
648-656: A float carried by the wind. This method is often used in wintertime and best done in lakes near schools of preyfish or at the deeper parts of shallow water bodies, where pike and preyfish tend to gather in great numbers. Pike make use of the lateral line system to follow the vortices produced by the perceived prey, and the whirling movement of the spinner is probably a good way to imitate or exaggerate these. Jerkbaits are also effective and can produce spectacular bites with pike attacking these erratic-moving lures at full speed. For trolling, big plugs or softbaits can be used. Spoons with mirror finishes are very effective when
729-458: A household in the county was $ 65,540, and the median income for a family was $ 73,577 (these figures had risen to $ 78,035 and $ 89,100 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $ 47,271 versus $ 32,107 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,486. About 2.30% of families and 3.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.60% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over. According to
810-425: A need for space. Young pike tend to have their food stolen by larger pike. Pike are aggressive if not given enough space because they are territorial. They use a form of foraging known as ambush foraging. Unlike species such as perch , pike undergo bursts of energy instead of actively chasing down prey. As such, a fair amount of inactive time occurs until they find prey. Hunting efficiency decreases with competition;
891-478: A part of District 276 (Minnetonka School District), with most students attending Minnetonka High School , Minnetonka Middle School West, Clear Springs Elementary, and Excelsior Elementary. Also, some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. Chapel Hill Academy and St. Hubert Catholic School are private primary education institutions located in downtown Chanhassen. The Chanhassen Villager
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#1732848492868972-467: A pike attacking a dog. Pike are occasionally preyed upon by otters. Pike are capable of "fast start" movements, which are sudden high-energy bursts of unsteady swimming. Many other fish exhibit this movement as well. Most fish use this mechanism to avoid life-threatening situations. For the pike, however, it is a tool used to capture prey from their sedentary positions. They flash out in such bursts and capture their prey. These fast starts terminate when
1053-457: A pike of a similar size, an observation referred to by the renowned English poet Ted Hughes in his famous poem "Pike". Northern pike also feed on insects , crayfish , and leeches . They are not very particular and eat spiny fish like perch , and will even take fish as small as sticklebacks if they are the only available prey. Pike are known to occasionally hunt and consume larger water birds , such as an incident in 2016 when an individual
1134-680: A sporting fish and they are returned alive to the water to safeguard future sport and maintain the balance of a fishery. The Pike Anglers Club has campaigned to preserve pike since 1977, arguing that the removal of pike from waters can lead to an explosion of smaller fish, and to ensure pike removal stops, which is damaging to both the sport fishery and the environment. Pike angling is becoming an increasingly popular pastime in Europe. Effective methods for catching include dead baits, lure fishing, and jerk baiting. They are prized as game fish for their large size and aggressive nature. Lake fishing for pike from
1215-574: Is Lake Waconia, Minnesota's 73rd largest lake and the Twin Cities' second largest lake, with an area of 2,996 acres. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Chaska have ranged from a low of 4 °F (−16 °C) in January to a high of 81 °F (27 °C) in July, although a record low of −41 °F (−41 °C) was recorded in January 1970 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C)
1296-487: Is a largely solitary predator . It migrates during a spawning season, and it follows prey fish like common roaches to their deeper winter quarters. Sometimes, divers observe groups of similar-sized pike that cooperate some to start hunting at the same time, so "wolfpack" theories are given. Large pike can be caught on dead immobile fish, so these pike are thought to move about in a rather large territory to find food. Large pike are also known to cruise large water bodies at
1377-1038: Is found in fresh water throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including Russia , Europe , and North America . It has also been introduced to lakes in Morocco , and is even found in brackish water of the Baltic Sea , but they are confined to the low-salinity water at the surface of the sea, and are seldom seen in brackish water elsewhere. Within North America, northern pike populations are found in Maine , New Hampshire , Vermont , Massachusetts , Rhode Island , Connecticut , New York , New Jersey , Pennsylvania , Maryland , West Virginia , Ohio , Michigan , Indiana , Illinois , Wisconsin , Minnesota , Iowa , Missouri , North Dakota , South Dakota , Nebraska , Kansas , Montana , Idaho , Utah , Colorado , Oklahoma , northern Texas , northern New Mexico , northern Arizona , Alaska ,
1458-467: Is known as a tiger muskellunge ( Esox masquinongy × lucius or Esox lucius × masquinongy , depending on the sex of each of the contributing species). In the hybrids, the males are invariably sterile, while females are often fertile, and may back-cross with the parent species. Another form of northern pike, the silver pike, is not a subspecies but rather a mutation that occurs in scattered populations. Silver pike, sometimes called silver muskellunge, lack
1539-505: Is land and 22 square miles (57 km ) (5.8%) is water. It is Minnesota's second-smallest county by land area and third-smallest by total area. Carver is one of seven southern Minnesota counties with no forest soils; only prairie ecosystems of savannas and prairies can be found in Carver County. It is also one of 17 Minnesota counties where savanna soils dominate. Carver County is home to seven lakes of 235 acres or larger. The largest
1620-460: Is located in Minnesota's 6th congressional district (CPVI R+12), represented by Republican Tom Emmer . 44°49′N 93°48′W / 44.82°N 93.80°W / 44.82; -93.80 Northern pike The northern pike ( Esox lucius ) is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (pikes). They are commonly found in moderately salty and fresh waters of
1701-487: Is needed. Pike are seldom found in brackish water, except for the Baltic Sea area, here they can be found spending time both in the mouths of rivers and in the open brackish waters of the Baltic Sea. It is normal for pike to return to fresh water after a period in these brackish waters. They seem to prefer water with less turbidity , but that is likely related to their dependence on the presence of vegetation. Esox lucius
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#17328484928681782-662: Is popular fare, the ability of a filleter to effectively remove the bones from the fillets while minimizing the amount of flesh lost in the process (known as "de-boning") is a highly valued skill. There are methods for filleting pike and leaving the "y-bones" in the fish's body; this does leave some flesh on the fish but avoids the sometimes difficult process of "de-boning". Larger fish are more easily filleted (and much easier to de-bone), while smaller ones are often processed as forcemeat to eliminate their many small bones, and then used in preparations such as quenelles and fish mousses . Historical references to cooking pike go as far back as
1863-567: Is required in unhooking a pike. Barbless trebles are recommended when angling for this species, as they simplify unhooking. This is undertaken using long forceps , with 30-cm artery clamps the ideal tool. When holding the pike from below on the lower jaw, it will open its mouth. It should be kept out of the water for the minimum amount of time possible, and should be given extra time to recover if being weighed and photographed before release. It's also recommended that anglers use an unhooking mat to prevent it from harm. If practicing live release, calling
1944-413: Is short, pike suffer a fairly high young mortality rate. Cannibalism is more prevalent in cool summers, as the upcoming pike have slow growth rates in that season and might not be able to reach a size to deter the larger pike. Cannibalism is likely to arise in low growth and low food conditions. Pike do not discriminate siblings well, so cannibalism between siblings is likely. Aggression also arises from
2025-563: The 2020 census , the population was 106,922. Its county seat is Chaska . Carver County is named for explorer Jonathan Carver , who in 1766–67, traveled from Boston to the Minnesota River and wintered among the Sioux near the site of New Ulm . Carver County is part of the Minneapolis - St. Paul - Bloomington , MN- WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . In 2017, Carver County was ranked by
2106-670: The Northern Hemisphere ( i.e. holarctic in distribution). They are known simply as a pike ( PL : pike) in Great Britain , Ireland , most of Eastern Europe, Canada and the U.S. , although in the Midwest, they may be called a Northern. Pike can grow to a relatively large size. Their average length is about 40–55 cm (16–22 in), with maximum recorded lengths of up to 150 cm (59 in) and maximum weights of 28.4 kg (63 lb). The IGFA currently recognises
2187-469: The Public Land Survey System . According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau the median household income (using data from 2008 to 2012) for Chanhassen was $ 103,462. For the same time period the per capita income was $ 46,305. Three percent of the population was living below the poverty line. As of the census of 2010, there were 22,952 people, 8,352 households, and 6,257 families living in
2268-577: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as the healthiest county in the State of Minnesota for the fifth year in a row. The foundation explained health outcomes represent “how healthy counties are within the state,” whereas health factors represent “an estimate of the future health of counties as compared with other counties within a state,” based on health behaviors, clinical care, and other environmental factors. Carver County continued to rank as
2349-501: The Romans . Fishing for pike is said to be very exciting with their aggressive hits and aerial acrobatics. Pike are among the largest North American freshwater game fish. Because of their prolific and predatory nature, laws have been enacted in some places to help stop the spread of northern pike outside of their native range. For instance, in California , anglers are required by law to remove
2430-598: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 22.88 square miles (59.26 km), of which 20.44 square miles (52.94 km) is land and 2.44 square miles (6.32 km) is water. Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County. U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in Chanhassen. Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of
2511-653: The United States presidential elections of 2004 . The National Weather Service's forecast office for west-central, south-central, north-central and the Twin Cities areas of Minnesota and western Wisconsin is located in Chanhassen. Chanhassen is split between two school districts. Most of the city is in District 112 (Eastern Carver County School District), with most Chanhassen students attending Chanhassen High School , Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Chanhassen Elementary, and Bluff Creek Elementary. Northern sections of Chanhassen are
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2592-883: The Yukon , the Northwest Territories , Alberta , Saskatchewan , Manitoba , Ontario , and Québec (pike are rare in British Columbia and east coast provinces). Watersheds in which pike are found include the Ohio Valley , the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries, and the Great Lakes Basin . They are also stocked in, or have been introduced to, some western lakes and reservoirs for sport fishing, although some fisheries managers believe this practice often threatens other species of fish such as bass , trout , and salmon , causing government agencies to attempt to exterminate
2673-474: The census of 2000, there were 70,205 people, 24,356 households, and 18,778 families in the county. The population density was 198 per square mile (76/km ). There were 24,883 housing units at an average density of 70.3 per square mile (27.1/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.95% White , 0.59% Black or African American , 0.18% Native American , 1.56% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.87% from other races , and 0.82% from two or more races. 2.55% of
2754-417: The gill cover lacks scales, and it has large sensory pores on its head and on the underside of its lower jaw which are part of the lateral line system. Unlike the similar-looking and closely related muskellunge , the northern pike has light markings on a dark body background and fewer than six sensory pores on the underside of each side of the lower jaw. A hybrid between northern pike and muskellunge
2835-534: The Baltic, they are known to follow herring schools , so have some seasonal migration. Although it is generally known as a "sporting" quarry, some anglers release pike they have caught because the flesh is considered bony, especially due to the substantial (epipleural) "Y-bones". The white and mild-tasting flesh of pikes nonetheless has a long and distinguished history in cuisine and is popular fare in Europe and parts of North America. Among fishing communities where pike
2916-614: The Chanhassen Athletic Association, including baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer. Chanhassen is also home to the Chanhassen Red Birds amateur baseball team (2018 Class B State Champions). The city of Chanhassen places a strong emphasis on parks, open space, trails, and recreation. Chanhassen has five public beaches. Chanhassen prides itself on providing a comprehensive, multipurpose trail system. The city has built and maintains 70 miles of trails. Many of
2997-552: The U.S. Upper Midwest and in the Canadian provinces of Alberta , Manitoba and Saskatchewan ), jackfish, jack, slough shark, snake, slimer, slough snake, gator (due to a head similar in shape to that of an alligator), hammer handle, and other such names as "long head" or "pointy nose". Numerous other names can be found in Field Museum Zool. Leaflet Number 9 . Its earlier common name, the luci (now lucy) or luce when fully grown,
3078-426: The age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age in
3159-417: The age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.33. In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.6% under
3240-409: The age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. Companies with headquarters in Chanhassen include: According to the city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the top employers in
3321-418: The average family size was 3.22. The median income for a household in the county was $ 83,773, and the median income for a family was $ 96,913. Males had a median income of $ 66,150 versus $ 46,696 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 37,457. About 3.3% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. As of
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3402-419: The body length is 4 to 8 cm (1.6 to 3.1 in), they start feeding on small fish. A pike has a very typical hunting behaviour; it is able to remain stationary in the water by moving the last fin rays of the dorsal fins and the pectoral fins . Before striking, it bends its body and darts out to the prey using the large surface of its caudal fin , dorsal fin, and anal fin to propel itself. The fish has
3483-432: The bottom for some time. The embryonic stage is five to 16 days, dependent on water temperature (at 19 °C (66 °F) and 10 °C (50 °F), respectively). Under natural circumstances, the survival from free-swimming larva to 75-mm pike is around 5%. The young, free-swimming pike feed on small invertebrates starting with Daphnia , and quickly move on to bigger prey, such as Asellus and Gammarus . When
3564-443: The breeding grounds before females do, preceding them by a few weeks. In addition, the males stay after the spawning is finished. Parental stock is vital for pike success. Egg survival has been shown to be positively correlated with number of eggs laid. For breeding, the more stable the water, the greater the fitness of the pike. Mortality results from toxic concentrations of iron or rapid temperature changes, and adult abundance and
3645-419: The city are: Chanhassen is home to several attractions that are well-recognized throughout the state and even nationally. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is the nation's largest professional dinner theatre and the largest privately owned restaurant in the state of Minnesota. Since 1968, more than 200 plays have been produced and played to more than ten million guests. Many youth sports programs are offered through
3726-399: The city was 39.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 20,321 people, 6,914 households, and 5,524 families living in the city. The population density
3807-472: The city's trails are located in natural resource corridors. The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in September 1999. The park is located between City Hall and the downtown fire station. It features a wedge, quarter pipe, half pipe, hotbox, doobie roller, spine, and grind rails. Several well-producing lakes in Chanhassen keep the sportsmen busy year-round with fishing during the warm months and ice fishing when
3888-475: The city. The population density was 1,122.9 inhabitants per square mile (433.6/km). There were 8,679 housing units at an average density of 424.6 per square mile (163.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White , 1.1% African American , 0.1% Native American , 3.9% Asian , 0.9% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. There were 8,352 households, of which 42.5% had children under
3969-484: The country using the following eight factors: unemployment rate , poverty rate , affordability ratio, marriage rate, divorce rate , bankruptcy rate, life expectancy , and physical activity rate. In particular, Carver County scored well thanks to strong economic conditions with an unemployment rate of only 3.1% and a poverty rate of only 4.1%. Additionally, according to the data, 62% of residents were married and only 8% divorced. In each of those metrics, Carver ranked in
4050-485: The county against a divided Republican party. Since 1980, only Bill Clinton and Joe Biden have held the Republican nominee to a single-digit margin of victory. However, despite the county's Republican lean, it has become much more competitive in recent elections, with Joe Biden in 2020 receiving the highest vote share of any Democratic presidential nominee since Lyndon B. Johnson in his 1964 landslide victory. Carver County
4131-481: The county's comprehensive annual financial reports , the top employers by number of employees in the county are the following. ("NR" indicates the employer was not ranked among the top ten employers that year.) Like all counties in Minnesota, Carver County is governed by an elected, nonpartisan board of commissioners. Each commissioner represents a district of approximately equal population. The county commission elects
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#17328484928684212-407: The eastern portion. The area is devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the east and south, with its northwest corner at 1,024 ft (312 m) ASL. A small hill 1.6 miles (2.6 km) northeast of Miller Lake rises to 1,080 ft (330 m) ASL, for the county's highest point. The county has a total area of 376 square miles (970 km ), of which 354 square miles (920 km )
4293-400: The fish "caught" when it is alongside a boat is recommended. Remove the hook by grabbing it with needle-nosed pliers while the fish is still submerged and giving it a flip in the direction that turns the hook out of the mouth. This avoids damage to the fish and the stress of being out of water. In Finland, catching a kymppihauki , a pike weighing at least 10 kg (22 lb), is considered
4374-515: The float tube is now recognized as an especially suitable water craft for pike fly-fishing. Also they have been caught this way by using patterns that imitate small fry or invertebrates. In recent decades, more pike are released back to the water after catching ( catch and release ), but they can easily be damaged when handled. Handling those fish with dry hands can easily damage their mucus-covered skin and possibly lead to their deaths from infections. Since they have very sharp and numerous teeth, care
4455-503: The head from a pike once it has been caught. In Alaska , pike are native north and west of the Alaska Range , but have been illegally introduced to south-central Alaska by game fishermen. In south-central Alaska, no limit is imposed in most areas. Pike are seen as a threat to native wild stocks of salmon by some fishery managers. Notably in Britain and Ireland, pike are greatly admired as
4536-402: The lakes freeze over. Both Lake Minnewashta and Lake Ann contain large and aggressive northern pike for the adept anglers. Chanhassen is located in Minnesota's 6th congressional district and is represented by Republican Tom Emmer . President George W. Bush was the first sitting U.S. president to visit Chanhassen. He held a rally on October 9, 2004, at Chanhassen's City Center Park during
4617-425: The larger female pike tend to retire to deeper water and/or places with better cover. This gives the boat angler good fishing during the summer and winter seasons. Trolling (towing a fairy or bait behind a moving boat) is a popular technique. The use of float tubes is another method of fishing for pike on small to medium-sized still waters. Fly fishing for pike is another eligible way of catching these fish, and
4698-462: The larger the pike, the larger the area controlled by that particular pike. An inverse relation to vegetation density and pike size exists, which is due to the possibility of cannibalism from the largest pike. This makes sense, as the smaller pike need more vegetation to avoid being eaten. Large pike do not have this worry and can afford the advantage of a large line of sight. They prefer a tree structure habitat. There has been at least one instance of
4779-462: The night. Pike have a strong homing behaviour; they inhabit certain areas by nature. During the summer, they tend to group closer to vegetation than during the winter. The exact reason is not clear, but likely is a result of foraging or possibly reproductive needs to safeguard young. Pike diel rhythm changes significantly over the year. On sunny days, pike stay closer to the shallow shore. On windy days, they are further from shore. When close to
4860-541: The number one healthiest county throughout the state for 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2018, Carver County was ranked as the #1 "Happiest Place in America" according to a study conducted by the data firm Smart Asset. Carver County was one of three United States counties to receive a top 5 ranking for the third straight year. The other two counties were Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia . The study compared counties across
4941-564: The pike by poisoning lakes, such as Stormy Lake, Alaska . E. lucius is a severe invasive predator in Box Canyon Reservoir on the Pend Oreille River in northeastern Washington . The northern pike is a relatively aggressive species, especially with regard to feeding. For example, when food sources are scarce, cannibalism develops, starting around five weeks in a small percentage of populations. This cannibalism occurs when
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#17328484928685022-460: The pike has reached maximum velocity. During such motions, pike make "S" conformations while swimming at high rates. To decelerate, they, simply make a "C" conformation, exponentially slowing down their speed so that they can "stop". An interesting behavioural trait that pike have is that they have short digestion times and long feeding periods. They can undergo many of these fast bursts to collect as much prey as they can. Pike are least active during
5103-469: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 44.3% were of German , 12.1% Norwegian , 7.1% Irish and 6.2% Swedish ancestry. There were 24,356 households, out of which 45.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.40% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.90% were non-families. 18.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.10% had someone living alone who
5184-460: The qualification as a master fisherman. Many countries have banned the use of live fish for bait, but pike can be caught with dead fish, which they locate by smell. For this technique, fat marine fish like herring , sardines and mackerel are often used. Compared to other fish like the eel , the pike does not have a good sense of smell , but it is still more than adequate to find the baitfish . Baitfish can be used as groundbait , but also below
5265-423: The ratio of predator to prey is two to one. One can expect this because when food is scarce, Northern pike fight for survival, such as turning on smaller pike to feed; this is seen in other species such as tiger salamanders . Usually, pike tend to feed on smaller fish, such as the banded killifish . However, when pike exceed 700 mm (28 in) long, they feed on larger fish. Because of cannibalism when food
5346-501: The relationship between length and weight is not linear. The relationship between total length ( L , in inches) and total weight ( W , in pounds) for nearly all species of fish can be expressed by an equation of the form Invariably, b is close to 3.0 for all species, and c is a constant that varies among species. For northern pike, b = 3.096 and c = 0.000180 ( c = 7.089 enables one to put length in meters and weight in kilograms). The relationship described in this section suggests
5427-508: The rows of spots and appear silver, white, or silvery-blue in color. When ill, silver pike have been known to display a somewhat purplish hue; long illness is also the most common cause of male sterility. In Italy , the newly identified species Esox cisalpinus ("southern pike") was long thought to be a color variation of the northern pike, but was in 2011 announced to be a species of its own. Northern pike in North America seldom reach
5508-399: The shore is especially effective during spring, when the big pike move into the shallows to spawn in weedy areas, and later many remain there to feed on other spawning coarse fish species to regain their condition after spawning. Smaller jack pike often remain in the shallows for their own protection, and for the small fish food available there. For the hot summer and during inactive phases,
5589-428: The shore, pike have a preference for shallow, vegetated areas. Pike are more stationary in reservoirs than lakes. A possibility is that lakes have more prey to feed upon, or possibly in reservoirs prey will ultimately cross paths with the pike. As such, this could be a form of energy conservation. Pike breed in the spring. Pike are physically capable of breeding at an age of about two years, spawning in spring when
5670-541: The size of their European counterparts; one of the largest specimens known was a 21 kg (46 lb) specimen from New York. It was caught in Great Sacandaga Lake on 15 September 1940 by Peter Dubuc. Reports of far larger pike have been made, but these are either misidentifications of the pike's larger relative, the muskellunge , or simply have not been properly documented and belong in the realm of legend. As northern pike grow longer, they increase in weight, and
5751-482: The strength of the resulting year classes are not related. It is based upon two points of development: one during embryo stage between fertilization and closure of the blastopore , and the second between hatching and the termination of the alevin stage. The colour of the sticky eggs is yellow to orange; the diameter is 2.5 to 3 mm (0.098 to 0.118 in). The embryos are 7.5 to 10 mm (0.30 to 0.39 in) in length and able to swim after hatching, but stay on
5832-435: The sun is at a sharp angle to the water in the mornings or evenings because they generate the vibrations previously discussed and cause a glint of reflective sunlight that mimics the flash of white-bellied prey. When fishing in shallow water for smaller pike, lighter and smaller lures are frequently used. The humble 'woolly bugger' fly is a favourite lure among keen fly fisherman of the southern hemisphere. Fly fishing for pike
5913-475: The top 40 in the country. The Minnesota River flows east-northeasterly along the county's southern border. The South Fork of the Crow River flows northeasterly through the upper western and central portions of the county. Carver Creek flows southeasterly from the county's central area, discharging into the Minnesota at the county's southern border. The terrain consists of low rolling hills, dotted with lakes in
5994-441: The water temperature first reaches about 9 °C (48 °F). They have a tendency to lay a large number of eggs. A likely explanation for such actions is to produce as many surviving offspring as possible, as many most likely die early in life. In females, the gonads enlarge when it is time to shed her eggs. However, after they are shed, these eggs will not hatch if the water is below 6 °C (43 °F). Male pike arrive at
6075-438: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.26. The county population contained 31.50% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 34.70% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 7.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males. The median income for
6156-437: Was 978.1 inhabitants per square mile (377.6/km). There were 7,013 housing units at an average density of 337.6 per square mile (130.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.90% White, 0.75% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.83% Asian, 0.41% from other races , and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population. There were 6,914 households, out of which 51.1% had children under
6237-478: Was observed trying to drown and eat a great crested grebe , an incident in which a pike choked to death after killing and attempting to eat a tufted duck , as well as an incident in 2015 where an attack by a large pike between three and four feet long was implicated as a possible cause for the injury and death of an adult mute swan on Lower Lough Erne , Northern Ireland , but it is generally believed that such attacks are only rare occurrences. The northern pike
6318-569: Was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.66 inches (17 mm) in February to 5.05 inches (128 mm) in August. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. The ethnic makeup of the county, according to the 2010 census ,
6399-507: Was the city's official weekly newspaper. In April 2024, publisher Southwest News Media announced it would quit the publication of the Chanhassen Villager and its other metro newspapers by the end of the month. It published the final edition on April 25. Carver County, Minnesota Carver County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . The county is mostly farmland and wilderness with many unincorporated townships. As of
6480-409: Was the following: There were 33,486 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and
6561-458: Was used to form its taxonomic name ( Esox lucius ) and is used in heraldry . Northern pike are most often olive green, shading from yellow to white along the belly. The flank is marked with short, light bar-like spots and a few to many dark spots on the fins. Sometimes, the fins are reddish. Younger pike have yellow stripes along a green body; later, the stripes divide into light spots and the body turns from green to olive green. The lower half of
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