Pike Perch or Wail-Eye 



Wall-Eyed Pike. 



grows, to a weight of twelve pounds. In 

 shape and coloration it is similar to the 

 perch, but has a larger mouth and very 

 sharp teeth. Its eyes are also very large 

 and glassy, being more prominent than 

 most fish, well fitting it for seeking its prey 

 by night. The wall-eye is found in all 

 depths of water, but prefers to be near the 

 bottom, either of rock or of gravel, in clear 

 as well as cold water. It loves to lie in the 

 deep pools at the foot of ripples or where 



