THE CURRENT STATE OF PIKES IN YAKUTIA WATERS
Pike inhabits almost all the rivers of the Yakutia system. It is more widespread in the lakes of Yano-Indigirka and Kolyma lowlands. Objective: To provide a modern assessment of fish in the main model reservoirs, create an ecological prognosis and the possibility of their use in modern conditions. Methods. The material was collected in the conditions of anthropogenic pollution. Full general biological analysis was conducted for the fish. Cruise studies were conducted covering the northern territories - r. Anabar, Olenek, Lena, Yana, Indigirka, Kolyma and Chrome, as well as Vilyuy Dam, from 1969 to 2016. We used the standard ichthyologic methods of selection and processing of the collected material. Results. Because of climate warming, there were reported pike approaches in the lower reaches of the river Lena, Yana and Kolyma. Maximum dimensions were noted earlier in the lower reaches of the river Lena, where the maximum weight of pike was 18 kg. The fecundity of 16-211 thousand eggs. It was revealed, that the catch was better for young pike. Conclusions. Stocks of pike are in satisfactory condition, and its reserves are proposed to be increased, at the expense of unused areas (lakes Kolymo- Indigirka lowland) up to 220 m. It is proposed as a fish-breeding facility in Yakutia reservoirs