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Which pattern marks a northern pike?

Light spots on a dark background.

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  1. Dark bars on a light body
  2. Light spots on a dark body ✔
  3. No spots at all

Why: A muskie is the reverse: dark spots or bars on a light background. Remember: pike has light spots.

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Answer: Light spots on a dark body. A muskie is the reverse: dark spots or bars on a light background. Remember: pike has light spots.

  1. Pikes (Indiana DNR) in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/files/fw-pikes.pdf
    The northern pike has a color pattern of light colored spots against a dark colored background.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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