Species guide
How to catch Sacramento pikeminnow
Ptychocheilus grandis
freshwatergame fishLeuciscidae
The Sacramento pikeminnow is a large, elongated freshwater fish known for its predatory nature. It inhabits warm, clear streams and rivers in North America. This species is a popular game fish prized by anglers.
Where they live
Found in rocky and sandy pools and runs of small to large clear, warm rivers in North America.
Typical size
Up to about 140 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- insects
- crustaceans
Best baits
- live minnows
- worms
- insects
Best lures
- spoons
- spinnerbaits
- soft plastic swimbaits
How to fish for them
- casting
- bait fishing
- fly fishing
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