Have you considered Tiger Musky as opposed to Northerns? Tiger Musky (hybrid between a Musky and Pike) are apparently more tolerant of water conditions than Pike, and sterile.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskellunge#Subspecies_and_hybrids

http://www.mightymusky.com/articles/mnsportsmanarticle.htm


Ponds in TX, lake place in WI, me in CA