Northern pike

Where to fish

These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.

• Tanana drainage, Interior Alaska
• Devils Lake
• Lake Sakakawea
• Red River / Fargo reach
• Waubay Lake
• Lake of the Woods / Minnesota base
• Mille Lacs Lake
• Leech Lake
• Lake Winnibigoshish
• Lake Vermilion
• Rainy River
• Upper Red Lake
• Pere Marquette River
• Houghton Lake
• Kankakee River
• Belgrade Lakes
• Lake Champlain / Vermont base
• Lake Champlain / New York base
• Deep Creek Lake
• Cold Lake / Alberta base
• Cree Lake
• Red River / Lockport
• Ottawa River
• French River
• Grand River / Ontario
• Great Slave Lake
• High Coast
• Lake Vättern
• Lake Saimaa
• River Shannon
• Amsterdam canals and IJ
• Sneekermeer / Friesland
• Lake Müritz
• Grundlsee
• Lake Usma
• Lake Lubāns
• Lake Mamry
• Lake Śniardwy
• Lake Niegocin
• Holbina / Danube Delta
• Curonian Lagoon / Lithuanian side
• Kabinakagami Lake / White River air base

Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

• Alaska — Alaska Department of Fish and Game

  Check the current area rules, emergency orders and fish identification before the trip.

• Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.

• United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries

  Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.

Source records

• Source 1