Northern pike - tag and release project

As the only sport-fishing charter operator in Sweden, FishYourDream.com carried out a study  on the Northern Pike with help from our clients. New, hard facts have been possible trough the tag and release fishery.

The research project was initiated by FishYourDream.com and we studied the movement, growth, and reproduction of Northern Pike in the Baltic. Also the study has taught us about the effects of catch and release on Northern Pike. All clients who was successful in the this Pike-fishing received a release certificate illustrated by the Gotland artist Inger Segerberg. The certificate hold info about the fish in question and also about the angler making this contribution. If the Pike later on is caught again, an email with info about this specific fish will be sent to the angler. Conservation and fun at the same time!

As the number of tagged Pikes decrease, since the tagging has stopped, it becomes more and more important that recaptures are released in the future. The value of each individual as an “ambassador” will be higher every time it is recaptured. New data can be added to previous facts. So it is important that all re-captures is reported further on.

When you catch a tagged Northern Pike, be sure to note length, ID-number on the tag, condition (looking healthy, has boils and so on) and where it was caught. Please remember that fishing for Norhern Pike (as well as Perch) is prohibited in the sea of Gotland between March 1:stand May 31:st.
In this context we would like to direct a big THANKS to all of you that has reported!

Even though the project is finished there is still possible to target Northern Pike with us.

Report a recapture here!

The season

The Baltic pike season is from early fall until the prohibit that starts in March. The prohibit lasts until the end of May. You can target pike in the summer too but due to low oxygen levels in warmer water, a catch and release fishery is not advisable.

Do you have any questions? Please contact us!
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