Franklin, D.R. and Smith, L.L. Jr. (1963) Early life history of the Nothern Pike, Esox lucius L., with special reference to the factors influencing the numerical strength of year class. Trans. Am. Fish. Soc., pp. 91-110
| Species | Development state | Trait | Primary Data | Secondary Data |
| Esox lucius | Spawning conditions | Homing | The fish exibited no homing tendency for particular spawning grounds | Present |
| Esox lucius | Spawning conditions | Spawning period duration | Difficult to assess between few days to one month or more | No data |
| Esox lucius | Spawning conditions | Spawning water type | May spawn either in marshy areas of lakes or in connected soughs | Stagnant water |
| Esox lucius | Spawning conditions | Spawning depth | Near the surface | No data |
| Esox lucius | Spawning conditions | Nycthemeral period of oviposition | Spawning take place on bright days, and cool nights tend to inhibit early morning spawning | Day |