Artificial floating littoral zones: a promising nursery to support Pike (Esox lucius) in reservoirs
This study assessed the effectiveness of a 3D floating structure (FLOLIZ) mimicking a littoral zone to support northern pike population in a French hydropower reservoir. Visual surveys carried out over 2019-2023 highlighted an annual recurrence of juvenile pike in FLOLIZ and a higher abundance than in the littoral control stations. The results highlighted the potential of FLOLIZ to provide refuge and nursery habitats for juvenile pike in reservoirs.