Answer:
Childhood memories.
Step-by-step explanation:
The theme of the poem “Freeing the Pike,” that is written by Richard Wagamese is the beautiful memories of childhood. The poet takes us on a spiritual journey in his lonely childhood in the summer season. He belongs to aboriginal i.e. Indigenous people, but adopted into a white family. He describes the powerful connection which he feels to the large fish when he catches and releases back into the river.