What Happened to Irondequoit Bay Pike?

[WalleyeWonder]

I know the pike fishing used to be a staple in I-bay, and held quality fish. Used to get them trolling often. Seems over the past three years or so the pike have almost just vanished. Any one else notice this? I know they are in there, but have the number decreased? Has anyone caught some northerns out of there lately? 

[bshirtd]

its not just I bay but braddocks even buck pond are nowhere near where they used to be. I remember in the late 90s early 00s Double digit pike days were the expectation now they are the exception. I will say the walleye on the south shore has been going up for sure can't even keep the cat in the bag anymore.

[Pequod1]

If it helps, in three perch outings in the bay in late February, we boated and released 6 pike. They were all in the 22-24” range.

[WalleyeWonder]

Thanks guys. That's good to hear Pequod1