Online Highways Home > Oregon > Norther Pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus oregonensis) The northern pikeminnow or "squawfish", has a dark green or green-brown back, and a white/cream abdomen. The head is relatively long, approximately 22% to 23% of the total length. The eyes of adults are small. Its tail is distinctly forked. The fins are clear, however males display yellow/orange lower fins during spawning periods. Mature individuals generally have a rounded belly. Average size ranges between 30cm to 50cm or two to four pounds. However sizes up to 25 pounds have been recorded, and are generally found in large lakes. Spawning periods of northern pikeminnow occur between May and July. They generally spawn in shallow gravel riverbed, along the lake shore or river bank. The fish tend to gather in large numbers, and each female will spawn with more than one male. The eggs are released near the bottom, and will settle on the ground eventually. The eggs will hatch in a week. Sexual maturation is reached in six years when they are about a foot long. Squawfish are generally scavengers, and their diet ranges from small insects to salmonoid fries and large shiners. Plan your vacation to the Pacific Northwest with a packet of information in the mail and you may win a $200 gift certificate courtesy of our sponsors. The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Eagle Watch 2010 Culver February 27 thru February 28 Hood River Last Chance Holiday Bazaar Odell December 12 thru December 13 Winter Carnival at Hoodoo Sisters February 6 thru February 7 Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver continuing thru January 1 Gingerbread Jubilee Medford continuing thru November 25 Other upcoming events include: Oregon Asian Celebration Eugene February 19 thru February 21 PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12 Tinsel, Trees & Traditions: 150 Years of Christmas Portland continuing thru December 31 Peking Acrobats at Tower Theatre Bend January 28 Hometown Holiday Toledo December 12

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