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Is Pickerel kosher?

Yes — Pickerel is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Pickerel has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

Pickerel (Esox niger (Chain) / Esox americanus (Redfin/Grass))

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Scientific name
Esox niger (Chain) / Esox americanus (Redfin/Grass)
Also known as
Chain Pickerel, Redfin Pickerel, Grass Pickerel, Jack
Habitat
Eastern North America, vegetated lakes and ponds
Kosher status
Kosher

About Pickerel

See: Pike

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19)

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