Northern pike Archives

North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea: ‘Overall, the fishery has probably never been in better shape’

May 16, 2019

North Dakota Game and Fish biologists have been conducting their annual spring walleye spawning operations on Lake Sakakawea in recent days and the results have been extremely good, maybe the best ever in the history of the state’s biggest body of water.

Hammer-handles: Promoting the harvest of small northern pike

May 8, 2019

Al Lindner

Though new harvest regulations are helping, special tournament on Bay Lake accelerates solutions in targeting small northern pike.

Why do I like pike? Let me count the ways

April 12, 2019

Tim Lesmeister

With northern pike fishing seasons already open on border waters and Minnesota’s inland waters angling opener just four weeks away, the author praises the “other white meat.”

Pursuing toothy predators in the urban jungle [video]

December 31, 2018

Ron Hustvedt

Chasing monster northern pike across the Twin Cities metro area produces prime New Year’s hard-water action.

New pike regs getting first hard-water play

December 5, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

While not designed to manage for trophy pike, the new regulations, which went in to effect in May, are meant to move pike populations to a larger size more desired for table fare, particularly in the southern and north-central zones, the DNR says.

Already a new catch-and-release pike record

November 19, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

Matthew Swanson of Woodbury caught a 45-1/4-inch pike on the Rainy River, besting the first-ever C&R pike record, set recently, by nearly two inches.

State’s first catch-and-release record for pike comes on Mille Lacs

October 22, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

Fish measured 43-1/2 inches and was caught by a member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota.

Lake Vermilion pike: From special regulation to new statewide zone reg?

July 20, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

Possible reg changes to be discussed at DNR open house Aug. 22 in Tower.

Changing fishing regulations deliver better angling for state citizens

June 11, 2018

Ron Hustvedt

Minnesota’s new northern pike regulations are easy to follow and should improve Minnesota fisheries across multiple species.

Albert Lea’s Fountain Lake – and its nice eater-size walleyes – on the menu for ’19 Governor’s Fishing Opener

May 14, 2018

Brian Peterson

It’s a solid walleye fishery, with nearly all of the walleyes netted in the most recent DNR survey there between 12 and 19 inches, and the average just under 16 inches.

On the eve of the opener, last few Minnesota fisheries continue to push toward ice-out [videos]

May 11, 2018

Brian Peterson

And a favorable forecast could make for a comfortable fishing opener after all.

DNR: Even with new pike zone rules, special regs still take precedence

April 30, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

Special regulations are designed to meet specific management objectives for individual waters based on lake-specific fish population characteristics, the agency says. In contrast, the northern pike regulations for inland waters announced recently have three distinct zones to address the different characteristics of pike populations in Minnesota.

Why the zones? DNR explains new pike regs

April 23, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

The new northern pike fishing regulations, which were announced recently and go into effect on the May 12 fishing opener, have three distinct zones. Each of the zones – north-central, northeast and south – provide protection for different sizes of pike, and there are reasons for those differences, the DNR said in a news release Monday, April 23 as it…

Instead of waiting for ice-out slabs, catch border-water river walleyes and pike now

April 20, 2018

Terry Tuma

As winter retreats, guest speaker “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks river angling techniques with the youth of the Lakeville Fishing Club.

Northern pike added to state’s catch-and-release records program

April 17, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

Program previously included only lake sturgeon, muskellunge and flathead catfish in the catch-and-release category.

DNR: New northern pike regs highlight 2018 Minnesota fishing rule changes

March 5, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

New regulations for catching and keeping northern pike will be the most significant change anglers will see when they open up the 2018 Minnesota Fishing Regulations Booklet being distributed throughout the state, the DNR said in a news release Monday, March 5. “Anyone who wants to keep pike in Minnesota’s inland waters needs to take a close look at these…

Heading to border waters for extended walleye fishing? Don’t forget to buy a new license

February 22, 2018

Brian Peterson

2017 fish, game, trapping licenses set to expire; 2018 licenses will be costlier.

Your Daily Outdoor News Update – Dec. 11, 2017

December 11, 2017

Site Staff

The DNR’s new northern pike regulations. Categories: From The Pages Of ODN Tags: Minnesota DNR, Northern pike, Your Daily Outdoor News Update

New northern pike fishing regulations coming in spring 2018

December 4, 2017

Minnesota DNR Reports

The new regulations on inland waters will be in effect starting March 1; however, fishing for northern pike is not allowed on these waters until the fishing opener on Saturday, May 12.

Fishing tournament part of movement to weed out smallmouths, northern pike in Colorado

October 10, 2017

Staff and News Reports

A recently compiled post-tournament tally showed 332 anglers caught 1,359 fish, including 963 smallmouth bass and 396 northern pike. The totals are a marked increase from the tournament’s first run in 2016, when 56 anglers caught only 582 fish.

Taking advantage of shorter days and autumn heat for successful midday fishing

September 13, 2017

Tony Peterson

The fall bite for northern pike, largemouth bass, and other species just might improve when the water temperatures peak in the afternoon.

Invasive northern pike again threaten Nevada fishery

August 14, 2017

Associated Press

Comins Lake was well on its way to recovery after the state restocked the fishery with largemouth bass, brown and rainbow trout in 2015. But invading pike continue to make a mess of what was once one of the most popular fisheries in the state.

A huge muskie – with large pike in tow (video)

July 12, 2017

Site Staff

Cody John Wolters was out kayaking in Itasca State Park on July 8 when he came across this – a muskie nonchalantly swimming along the surface, a large pike in tow.

Tactics for the giant northern pike of Lake Superior

May 19, 2017

Tim Lesmeister

Find shallow bays with loads of vegetation on Gitche Gumee, and you’ll locate some of the largest northern pike in the Lower 48.

Multiple fishing seasons open May 15 in Upper Peninsula

May 12, 2017

Michigan DNR

Seasons for walleye, northern pike and muskellunge for all U.P. waters including the Great Lakes, inland waters, and St. Marys River open Monday.

Minnesota fishing opener: Don’t forget about the pike

May 12, 2017

Brian Peterson

Walleyes get all the attention on ‘The Opener’ — and in general in the state — but those who do chase northern pike could be rewarded nicely for their efforts.

Northern pike

North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea: ‘Overall, the fishery has probably never been in better shape’

Hammer-handles: Promoting the harvest of small northern pike

Why do I like pike? Let me count the ways

Pursuing toothy predators in the urban jungle [video]

New pike regs getting first hard-water play

Already a new catch-and-release pike record

State’s first catch-and-release record for pike comes on Mille Lacs

Lake Vermilion pike: From special regulation to new statewide zone reg?

Albert Lea’s Fountain Lake – and its nice eater-size walleyes – on the menu for ’19 Governor’s Fishing Opener

On the eve of the opener, last few Minnesota fisheries continue to push toward ice-out [videos]

DNR: Even with new pike zone rules, special regs still take precedence

Why the zones? DNR explains new pike regs

Instead of waiting for ice-out slabs, catch border-water river walleyes and pike now

Northern pike added to state’s catch-and-release records program

DNR: New northern pike regs highlight 2018 Minnesota fishing rule changes

Heading to border waters for extended walleye fishing? Don’t forget to buy a new license

Your Daily Outdoor News Update – Dec. 11, 2017

New northern pike fishing regulations coming in spring 2018

Fishing tournament part of movement to weed out smallmouths, northern pike in Colorado

Invasive northern pike again threaten Nevada fishery

A huge muskie – with large pike in tow (video)

Multiple fishing seasons open May 15 in Upper Peninsula

Minnesota fishing opener: Don’t forget about the pike

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