The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PICKEREL
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What does PICKEREL mean?
PICKEREL noun- A freshwater fish of the genus Esox.
- Walleye, A species of gamefish, Sander vitreus, native to the Northern U.S. and Canada with pale, reflective eyes.
- A wading bird, the dunlin.