Fishing for Northern pike

Esox lucius
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The pike spend most of their time lurking in the grass or weedline, waiting for their next pray. They are known to strike with explosive force and they'll go for any medium to large size lure. In general: bigger pikes prefers bigger baits. Handle with caution as they have razor sharp teeth. A strong leader is recommended.

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Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

1 ft - 98 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

Top Baits

According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Northern pike.

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