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SUMMER NORTHERN

pike fishing 

Mid June – Mid August
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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  • Summer is the most active season for northern pike

  • Sucker spawn is over and pike transition from shallow bays near creeks to pondweed growing in 6 to 15 feet of water

  • Crayfish molt in submerged weeds, so bring lots of orange-colored tackle

  • The map on your boat identifies major weedbeds holding fish throughout the summer

  • Two biggest mistakes anglers make fishing Sandybeach Lake for pike: fishing too slow or too shallow

  • Large pike are aggressive and on the move, so if you’re not catching them, move around. The more water you cover, the more pike you’ll catch!

AVERAGE temps
Late June
High 73° F
Low 54° F
July
High 75° F
Low 56° F
Early August
High 76° F
Low 57° F
Lures

  • Orange-colored tackle to mimic molting crayfish

  • Johnson Silver Minnow (¾ oz silver or gold)

  • Mepps #5 dressed Aglia (any color)

  • Mepps #2 Syclops Spoon (any color)

  • Dardevle Spoons – ¾ to 1 oz – (any color)

  • Doctor Spoon #275 (gold)

  • Rapala Original Floating - #11 and #18 (any color)

  • Rapala X-Rap - #10 (any color)

  • Square Bill Crankbaits (any color)

  • Soft Plastic Flukes – 3" to 5" (any color)

  • Soft Plastic Grubs – 2" to 5" (any color)

  • Wire Leaders (6” to 12” length, 20# to 30# test)

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If you forget something, we’ve got you covered with our on-site tackle shop!

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