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Pike fishing in Minnesota

Minnesota provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for pike. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Best baits and lures for Pike in Minnesota

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Pike.

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Latest Pike fishing reports in Minnesota

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Northern pike

Mississippi River (MN)

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Northern pike

Clear Lake

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Northern pike

Bald Eagle Lake

26 in · 4 lb

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Northern pike

Lake Fannie

24 in · 3 lb

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Northern pike

Minnesota River

26 in · 4 lb

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Northern pike

Lake Josephine

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Muskellunge

Lobster Lake

38 in · 14 lb

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Northern pike

Staring Lake

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Northern pike

Rice Lake

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Rice Lake

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Regulations for Pike in Minnesota

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FAQ

Anglers in Minnesota commonly catch several Pike species, including Northern pike, Muskellunge, and Tiger muskellunge, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Pike are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout Minnesota. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Mississippi River (MN), Lake Minnetonka, and Mille Lacs Lake.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Pike have recently been caught.