Spring NORTHERN
pike fishing
Late May – Mid June
WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll give you all of our expert knowledge in detail upon your arrival. But for now, here’s a snapshot:
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Ice-out typically occurs the 2nd week of May
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Fishing season begins the 3rd Saturday in May
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Some of the highest numbers of trophy fish are caught in the first three weeks of the fishing season
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Most pike are caught in less than 3 feet of water, feeding on spawning suckers in creek inlets and in the river
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In the spring, Pike feed on smelt near the surface, so they will strike white and silver lures
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This is a great time for fly fishermen!
AVERAGE temps
Late May
High 67° F
Low 44° F
Early June
High 70° F
Low 48° F
Lures
Due to the shallow fishing this time of year, bring lures that will not hang-up on the bottom. Make sure to bring some top-water lures with white or silver bottoms to imitate the smelt. Our favorite lure color is white, but fire tiger, fluorescent orange, chartreuse, blue, silver and gold all work well.
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Bunny leech flies
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Rabbit strip flies
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Mepps in-line spinner baits
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Johnson Silver Minnow weedless spoons
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Floating stick baits (like Rapala #18)
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Square Bill Crankbaits
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Texas-rigged soft plastics (3" to 5" flukes or grubs)
If you forget something, we’ve got you covered with our on-site tackle shop!
