Fishermen wishing to experience one of Ontario's largest species and one of the most aggressive fighters come looking for the Great Northern Pike. This fighting machine is a very abundant species in our waters and known to grow in excess of 50 inches in length. These fish are very exciting to catch because of the ferocity with which they strike a bait. Once the hook is set, they will often make several long runs before you are able to get them to the boat.
Pike Fishing
Northern Pike are found in all depths of our lakes and around a variety of structure. Very often these fish are caught while jigging for walleye but if actively searching for them, shallower water is recommended. On Makokibatan Lake, almost the entire north shore is great pike water. For Miminiska Lake, Ferguson Bay is a summer and fall favorite. Early in the season, Northern can be caught just off their spawning grounds in 1 or 2 feet of water. Most often though, northern are active in 8 to 10 feet of water, in the vicinity of weed growth. Spoons such as Daredevils and Johnson Silver Minnows are the most productive baits and the weedless variety are ideal. Large body baits made by Suick or Rapala are very effective if moved along the perimeter of weed beds, just under the surface.
Get ready for some explosive action.
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