Northern Pike
Esox lucius
An aggressive ambush predator found statewide in weedy lakes, bays, and rivers. A favorite of ice anglers using tip-ups and of summer anglers working weed edges.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Prime
Feb
Prime
Mar
Good
Apr
Off season
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Good
Oct
Prime
Nov
Good
Dec
Prime
Best Techniques
- tip-ups with shiners
- trolling spoons
- casting spinnerbaits
- dead-baiting
Top Baits
- large shiners
- suckers
- spoons
- spinnerbaits
- in-line spinners
Michigan state record: 39 lbs, Dodge Lake (Schoolcraft Co.), 1961