Canadian Pike Fishing

Make Your Next One a Trophy!

Canadian Pike fishing can be an absolutely exhilarating experience. Northern Pike are ferocious underwater predators making them a lot of fun to catch. Pike are also a very good eating fish , something that many folks can over look.

Northern Pike are often maligned by anglers. “Slough Snakes” is a term that is heard from time to time regarding Pike. This is unwarranted and something that the experienced angler often cannot understand.

These fish can be relatively easy to catch. Granted they are "slimier" than the walleye - but

When you have a northern pike on the end of your line, you know it. These “water wolf’s” can put up a whale of a battle often running out your line on more than one occasion. They flip and twist once you have them at the side of the boat – even rolling in your fishing line. This adds to the challenge of landing this superb game-fish.

Don't confuse the Pike with its cousin the Muskellunge. Although there are similarities between these fish, there are also subtle differences.

Click here for a comparison of the Northern Pike and the Muskellunge.

The Northern Pike’s diet is mainly made up of fish. However they have been known to eat small rodents, ducklings and even other pike. There have been photo’s taken of small pike eating one of its own of similar size. These fish are fierce predators and fun to have on the end of your line.

Many people have stories about bringing up a fish to the boat and having a large pike strike it while it is hooked. Infact, some folks claim to have caught "two fish at once" this way. While this is not overly common, the aggressive nature of this fish make Canadian pike fishing loads of fun!

Northern pike can be caught pretty much year round. Strategies vary from season to season. Know the secrets for Canadian pike fishing in late spring and early summer for success. No matter the season, you will always have a battle.

Canadian northern pike can grow relatively large in size, reaching lengths of almost 60 inches (150 cm). Canadian pike have been know to weigh as much as fifty pounds. That is one big fish! If you are after your trophy pike consider dead bait fishing in early spring. Many trophy's have been landed this way Canadian pike fishing.

Pike like weedy and sheltered habitats. You will find them around fallen trees, beaver dams and most any other cover in the water. It generally likes to ambush its prey and uses its surroundings for cover. The pike usually will strike its prey blindsiding it from behind or the side.

You will discover while Canadian pike fishing, that these fish are capable of remarkable acceleration. This is evident by the violent strikes felt by fishermen. So hang on!

Nail pike with the cheapest lure in your box!

Appreciate the pike! It's a great fighter and always seems to be up for a battle. The pike can be caught relatively easy in any season. Don't forget, the pike makes a great meal. You will gladly keep those two to five pounders (especially if caught in cold water)!

Explore the site for the best Canadian pike fishing strategies. Don't forget to check out the other freshwater fish strategies while you're here! Make sure your next trip is a success.

Good luck out there!

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