The Northern Pike waits quietly in thick vegetation for small fish to come along. It quickly springs forward to engulf its prey. Northern Pike can be found along weed beds in shallow bays, off of points, and on sand bars dropping off into deeper waters during the spring and fall. They can also be waiting behind obstructions such as fallen trees. During the summer fish in deeper water near submerged weed beds and weedy drop-offs.
Fishing is best in early morning and late afternoon and evening.
Pike will also strike during cloudy and windy days. On medium to heavy casting and spinning rods use a 10 to 15 pound nylon line for casting and an 8 to 12 pound monofilament for spinning. Northern Pike will strike at minnows, and artificial baits including mepps, spinners, daredevils, and silver spoons. Weedless lures are often necessary for luring pike out the the weed beds. Pike will strike artificial lures either cast or trolled.