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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We thank the following people for assistance with this project. We especially thank landowners in the Yampa Valley that allowed access to the river through private property. Many people helped with sampling including: Kevin Bestgen, Nick Bezzerides, Jay Bundy, Bobby Compton, Tom Deem, Beth Dillon, Chris Garrett, Terry James, Chris McNerney, Brandon Mix, Ann (Davidson) Oliver, Chris Sodergren, Robert Streater, Brian Young, and Koreen Zelasko.' Colorado Division of Parks allowed access and camping at Yampa River State Park facilities. We appreciate the thoughtful reviews and comments of Kevin Bestgen, Pat Martinez, Pat Nelson, Tom Nesler, Kevin Rogers, Dave Speas and Ed Wick. The Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fishes of the Upper Colorado River Basin funded this study. The Recovery Program is a joint effort of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, U. S. National Park Service, Western Area Power Administration, states of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, Upper Basin water users, environmental organizations, and the Colorado River Energy Distributors Association. Disclaimer Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by the authors, the Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Department of Interior, or the Recovery Implementation Program. Key Words: Colorado pikeminnow, endangered species, nonnative fish control, northern pike, Upper Colorado River Basin, Yampa River. Suggested Citation: Hawkins, J., C. Walford, and T. Sorensen. 2004. Northern pike management studies in the Yampa River, 1999-2002. Final report of Larval Fish Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins to Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Denver, Colorado.