WikiCatchNorthern pike
Esox lucius
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Large shiners
Use a quick-strike rig to avoid deep hooking.
- Suckers
Tough and can withstand aggressive strikes.
- Chubs
Lively bait that attracts attention.
- Lamprey eels
Use circle hook to avoid deep hooking.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Super Shadow RapJerkbaitBuy
Erratic action triggers strikes.
- Mepps Aglia Longcast #5SpinnerBuy
Cast far and retrieve at varying speeds.
- Daredevle SpoonSpoonBuy
Classic pike lure with wobbling action.
- Strike King KVD Swim ShadSwimbaitBuy
Effective when retrieved steadily.
- LIVETARGET Yellow Perch BaitBall JerkbaitJerkbaitBuy
Realistic profile fools wary pike.
Techniques
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
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Where to Find Northern pike
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Northern pike?+
Popular baits for Northern pike include Large shiners, Suckers, Chubs, Lamprey eels, Rapala Super Shadow Rap. Tip: Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
Where can I catch Northern pike?+
Northern pike can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Michigan, United States; Minnesota, United States; Wisconsin, United States. WikiCatch lists 24231 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Northern pike get?+
Northern pike (Esox lucius) can reach up to 143 cm in length and 26.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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