Pike Fishing in Wisconsin

WHERE TO FIND PIKE IN WISCONSIN?

Pike, being a great tough fighter is usually found in large lakes of Wisconsin. Their strength and speed makes them perfectly ideal for anglers who prefer a tough game fish. They are native to northern states and are largely populated in the following lakes in Wisconsin; Shell Lake is one of the best places to find high populations of pike that are also quite big. As the pike prefers clear and deep waters Lac Courte Oreilles, Round Lake, Whitefish and Grindstone lakes are the alternative places to fish for pike in Wisconsin.

WHAT DOES PIKES FEED ON?

Pikes generally feed on anything they can catch. The common foods of medium sized pikes are frogs, small minnows, bugs, other small fishes. Larger pike feed do not bother on small food and they feed on walleye, white fish, and chub and etc.

TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN FISHING FOR PIKE IN WISCONSIN

EQUIPMENT, LURES AND PLACES TO FIND PIKE IN WISCONSIN

The pike are at their peak strength in late September and in October and you can use many types of lure to catch this fish. Many different types of fresh water lures, Jerk baits, spinners, crank baits, spoons, soft baits, jigs and flies. Anglers who are going to fish for this tough game fish in Wisconsin should pack medium stiff spinning rod and also a strong spinning reel as well as a wire trace otherwise you could lose the great pike you have caught.

The pikes usually move around to find cool and deep waters where they can find plenty of food so if you are aiming to catch pike you should choose cool and deep waters.

You can fish for pike in Wisconsin all year round because they are suitable for many different types of fishing techniques including ice fishing.

If you are going to fish for pike for the first time you could find some professional guides to help you and also you should pack some large jerk baits, red/ white crank baits and soft baits if it is going to be your first time. Once you catch a pike in Wisconsin you will be fascinated and will want to fish for it every time you come fishing.

Anglers who are going to fish for pike of medium size, should fish in bays with thick weeds, rice plant and lily pads. If you prefer to catch a larger pike then you should be looking for them around rock areas, narrow streams, and especially the mouth of rivers and these streams areas where because they will be waiting in places where they can find walleye.

Overall there are many important points that should be considered before going to fish for pike. They are a tough fighter and will put up a real fight which will make this fishing journey a real challenge for anglers. As long as you use the right equipment, techniques and places you will not be coming back empty handed from a pike fishing trip.