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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
An aggressive apex predator that strikes hard and fights fiercely.
Best season
May – October
Best time of day
Morning & evening
Best bait
- Large minnows
Best lures
- Large spoons
- Spinnerbaits
- Swimbaits
- Jerkbaits
Recommended colors
- Red/White
- Chartreuse
- Fire-tiger
Best fishing area
- Weed beds
- Shallow bays
- Points
- Drop-offs
Fishing depth
4–15 feet
Recommended hook
1/0 – 3/0
Recommended line
12–20 lb + wire leader
Technique
Cast large lures along weed edges. Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.
Where to catch Northern Pike
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