Valinn, I've been targetting pike on the river for years. I can tell you with absolute certainty that the pike fishing has declined. Especially over the last 3 to 4 years... It's nothing close to what it used to be. I'd love to see the DEP tighten things even further. I don't say this lightly, keep in mind how much money my shop brings in around the spawn... I'd rather sacrifice a little now and reap the rewards throughout the remainder of the season.