Marine life profile
Pike
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Esox is a genus of freshwater fish commonly known as pike or pickerel. It follows a daily rhythm of feeding, sheltering and interacting with rivals, partners or a larger school.
Meet the species
What to look for
How to Recognize It
Use body shape, fin outline, color pattern and swimming style to separate it from the surrounding reef community.
How It Behaves
It follows a daily rhythm of feeding, sheltering and interacting with rivals, partners or a larger school.
Special Ability
Precise fins and a body shaped for its niche let it turn, hover or accelerate exactly where food and shelter demand.
Dive responsibly
Share the water well
How to Approach
Move slowly at the same depth, avoid swimming directly at it and let the fish resume its normal behavior.
Safety
Usually safe to observe at a respectful distance. Never feed, corner or touch a fish, especially near nests or cleaning stations.
Worth knowing
The detail you remember
Interesting Facts
The type species of the genus is Esox lucius, the northern pike.
Where to Find
Look around coral structure, rocky reef, wrecks and current lines where shelter and food meet.
Known countries
Sightings map
Pike locations
Plan a dive
Dive sites with reported encounters
Dorfbach / Schulhaus
Switzerland
There is a lot of life going on at this diving site in a small space and at a small depth. A lot can be found underwater via hunting pike, overhanging underwater flora, backward-swimming crabs and hidden catfish. Parking is permitted on the gravel lot outside of class times for a fee. There is a toilet block in the immediate vicinity. A platform is located at a depth of approximately 5 m, ideal for training and exercises. You are not allowed to dive into the scions and you are not allowed to dive near the sprigs between April 15th and May 15th.
Comfortable entry from the beach in summer hot water up to 12/13 meters with lots of fish: large carp all perch and pike, possibility to see the Pontico Shrimp.
Leybourne Lake
United Kingdom
Scuba Diving at Leybourne Lakes offers a serene and accessible experience for divers, particularly those seeking training opportunities or relaxed dives in a natural setting. Located in Kent, this popular inland dive site is part of Leybourne Lakes Country Park, a scenic area featuring multiple lakes surrounded by lush greenery. The dive lake at Leybourne reaches depths of up to 14 meters, making it an excellent location for beginners and intermediate divers looking to hone their skills. Its clear, calm waters provide ideal conditions for training and leisurely exploration. The lake also features various submerged attractions, including training platforms, small wrecks, and other underwater objects, creating a fun and engaging environment.
Steinbruch Horka
Germany
Pike, perch, crabs and sharks have already been spotted here. The main focus here is definitely the underwater topography of a quarry, which offers a great panorama of the rocky basin from the outside. There is also some old mining equipment and an antique pump house to discover. Everyday objects such as beer benches, a cigarette machine, etc. were also sunk. The lake in Horka is an old quarry that has filled with water over time and has been open to diving for some time now. It generally boasts good visibility and a good infrastructure thanks to the local diving base, which also operates a modern Bauer filling station on site. The lake has mostly vertical walls in which the boreholes from the blasting can still be seen, as well as a beautifully overgrown shallow area.
Toolenburgerplas
Netherlands
Op drie locaties, op 3, 7 en 10 meter diep, zijn vijf grote rifbollen afgezonken. Op de rifbollen gaan verschillende soorten sponzen, zoetwater poliepjes en driehoeksmosselen groeien, wat aantrekkelijk is voor vissen en ander leven. Ook is er een platform, wrakjes en wilgenmatten en diverse andere objecten te vinden net als baars, karper en snoek.
Baza Nurkowa Honoratka
Poland
The flooded lignite pit, is one of the new and interesting diving sites in Poland. Its maximum depth is about 55m. There are excellent conditions for diving here due to the terraced shape of the banks. Visibility reaches up to 15m
DiveTeam Siecino
Poland
The Dive Team Diving Base on Lake Siecino is a great place to start your diving adventure. There are comfortable piers near the water and special stands prepared for divers to place their equipment. The tank is especially suitable for beginner divers.
Fényes-forrás
Hungary
A diving site consisting of 5 lakes, fed by a natural thermal spring, located on the Tatai Fényes-Tanösvény Trail. It can be dived all year round due to the constant hot water spring that feeds it.
jeź. Świętajno - plaża
Poland
The diving site is located on the south-eastern shore of the lake, where you can almost reach the lake by car. The nearest address is Brajniki 13A Pensjonat u Kulasa. Visibility under water around 4-6 m. At the depth of approx. 6 m, there is a platform ideal for exercises during courses.
jeź. Tyrsko - Plaża
Poland
Tyrsko Lake (Żbik) is located in Olsztyn, in the north-west of the Gutkowo housing estate, between Lake Ukiel and Lake Redykajny. The name Żbik was given to the reservoir by local divers. The descent to the water from the sandy beach, the littoral zone is richly developed.
Jezioro Krzemno
Poland
This dive site is commonly referred to as the Polish Dahab. The wonderful nature around the lake and underwater is really worth coming here and diving.
Jezioro Lubikowskie
Poland
A lake, of the dam type, formed as a result of the post-glacial waters being blocked by hills forming at the same time. With the exception of the relatively low eastern shore, the lake is surrounded by slopes elevated to a height of several m (the length of the lake’s bowl coastline is 12 800 m and the islands 1075 m.
Jezioro Piaseczno
Poland
Lake Piaseczno in the Łęczyńsko-Włodawskie Lake District is the most attractive area for diving in the Lublin region and the whole lake district. The first class cleanliness, good visibility and depth of 37 metres provide excellent conditions for this sport. Recreational and training dives are possible.
Jezioro Piaseczno
Poland
Just 45 minutes from Lublin, Lake Piaseczno is one of the cleanest in the region. It offers a gentle sandy entry, water visibility of 3–5 meters, and a maximum depth of 36 meters.
Jezioro Piaseczno - Holownik
Poland
On the underwater track there is an old river tug, sailboat, several platforms. A handrail rope leads to the deepest point of the lake at 37 meters.
Jezioro Szmaragdowe
Poland
Lake Emerald is a reservoir created after a flooded chalk mine. At the bottom there are remains of mining: a small section of tracks and a wagon. Additionally, you can see a beautiful flooded forest and trees fallen into the water. Visibility is usually very poor. A thick suspension floats below 4m.
Jezioro Wukśniki - Pomost
Poland
The Wukśniki dive site is located on the municipal beach, where a bridge is located. It is possible to drive by car to the shore. Underwater there is a sunken 126p car, there are handrails on 50 m and deeper. A nice and shallow place to dive is the remains of the pier, you have to swim 4 m to the right of the pier.
Kamionka Piast Parking 1
Poland
A marl quarry, it is the best diving area in Opole. It has 2 descents into the water with good access. Parking lot No.1 is the most popular entrance to the water, allows you to penetrate the shallower part of the reservoir.
Kindli Brunnen
Switzerland
From Küssnacht am Rigi drive towards Brunnen. Between Gersau and Brunnen, shortly after the Kindli swimming pool, the car park is on the right-hand side of the street.
Kinghorn (Wreck)
Canada
This is a deep dive in a strong current. The dive should not be attempted from shore. Multiple dive boats are available for hire from the marina. The wreck is located approximatively 90 feet from shore.
Lac de Saint LIN
France
Lake Saint-Lin offers freshwater diving in a calm environment, with a seabed featuring a mix of gentle slopes, submerged trees, and natural formations. This site is popular for its easy access, educational value, and the diversity of its underwater landscapes.
Lakeview Lodge
Canada
Long Lake is a favorite place for scuba divers to explore because of the lake depth and water clarity. The water in Long Lake is unusually clear compared to other Canadian lakes in the area. Lots of old, lost logs can be seen in the lake.
Le Pont des Piles
France
The Pont des Piles, submerged in Lake Éguzon in Cuzion, is an ancient bridge whose arches and piers offer a unique dive experience combining submerged heritage and freshwater. Accessible at various depths, the site allows divers to explore the ruins with excellent visibility, depending on conditions.
Leleszki
Poland
A diving site on the beach in Leleszki, on Lake Leleskie (1st class of cleanliness). Many railed attractions (including a car wreck), several platforms. Shallow, perfect for beginners (max 12m).