* Larger pike: The largest pike in a lake will often eat smaller pike, especially juveniles.
* Muskellunge: These fish are closely related to pike and are even larger, making them capable of taking adult pike.
* Walleye: While not as large as pike, walleyes are known to prey on smaller pike, especially young ones.
* Northern pike: While generally not predators of their own kind, larger northern pike have been known to eat smaller ones in cases of extreme hunger or competition.
It's important to remember that:
* These interactions are not common occurrences.
* The size of the pike is a major factor. A large pike is very unlikely to be eaten by a smaller fish.
* The specific habitat and species present will also influence the likelihood of pike being preyed upon.
While pike are powerful predators, they are not invincible. They have a natural place in the food chain and are sometimes preyed upon by other large fish.