FWP asks for public’s help as northern pike found in Pine Grove Pond

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 308

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for the public’s help after northern pike were introduced to Pine Grove Pond, a popular 5-acre pond northeast of Kalispell.

Northern pike can grow over two feet long, are a vicious predatory fish and can be challenging to catch. It is not native to the state outside a sliver of Saskatchewan River watershed east of Glacier National Park. It has been introduced legally — and illegally — …

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