Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Northern Pike Data

First and formost the best way is to keep your fingers out of its mouth. It is almost a two man job if you do it on a live fresh fish. I would just slide a ruler across its mouth while the helper pulls the mouth open. I measure it on walleye often. Best and easiest way is to do it on a dead fish which is why I asked Cecil to help with this. He usually has pike in taxidermy studio.