pickerel

[pik-er-uhl, pik-ruhl]

noun

plural

pickerel ,

plural

pickerels .

1. any of several small species of pike, as Esox niger chain pickerel and E. americanus americanus redfin pickerel, of eastern North America.

2. the walleye or pikeperch, Stizostedion vitreum.

3. British.,  a young pike.

pickerel

/ ˈpɪkərəl, ˈpɪkrəl /

noun

1. any of several North American freshwater game fishes, such as Esox americanus and E. niger: family Esocidae (pikes, walleye, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of pickerel¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English pickerel, pekerel; pike ¹, -erel

Word History and Origins

Origin of pickerel¹

C14: a small pike; diminutive of _pike ¹

Example Sentences

The list includes two fish: the endangered redfin pickerel and the threatened swamp darter.

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Fishing is another option, and the stocked lake is full of bass, walleye, crappie and pickerel.

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Chain pickerel are good with chartreuse spoons and jigs.

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Chain pickerel are slow, small spoons and jigs.

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Chain pickerel are fair small spoons and jigs.

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