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Pike fishing in New York

New York 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 New York

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Latest Pike fishing reports in New York

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Northern pike

Mohawk River

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Northern pike

Butterfield Lake

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Seneca Lake

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Butterfield Lake

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Butterfield Lake

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Lake of the Isles

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Black Creek

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Black Creek

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Northern pike

Chaumont River

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Moon Lake

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Regulations for Pike in New York

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of June 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

18"

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Synonyms

Esox lucius

Regulations for

42°44′46.4″N 75°46′35.3″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Pike species can you catch in New York?
Anglers in New York 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 estuaries, 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.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Pike in New York?
Pike are caught in estuaries, rivers and streams, lakes throughout New York. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Long Island Sound, Hudson River, and Prospect Park 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.