Pike
Chain Pickerel Fishing in Missouri
The smallest pike of Eastern waters, ambushing prey from weedy cover in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Pickerel bite year round, even under the ice, and hit minnows, spoons, spinners, and streamers.
- Waters
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- State
- Missouri
- Water
- Freshwater
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Prime Months in Missouri: No Agency Season Found
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What to Use for Chain Pickerel
Fishing In
Chain Pickerel
No agency season found
Fly
8.5 to 9 ft 6 or 7 wt rod, floating line, 12 lb leader with a short wire or heavy bite tippet. Baitfish streamers.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 6 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 6 or 7 weightCheck Price
- LineScientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line · 6 or 7 wt.Check Price
Tie On in November
No flies listed for this fish here yet.
Spin / Cast
6.5 to 7 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 8 to 10 lb line with a steel or heavy mono leader.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodUgly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod · 6 ft 6 in medium, 6 to 15 lbCheck Price
- ReelPflueger Trion Spinning Reel · size 30Check Price
- LineBerkley Trilene XL Monofilament · 8 or 10 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 1/4 to 1/2 ozSpinnerbaitSee Options
- Lure for November · 1.5 to 4.75 inJerkbaitSee Options
- Lure for November · 1/16 to 1/4 ozInline SpinnerSee Options
Picks: general for this fish, each checked against state and federal agency pages, not specific to this water. Ask a local shop what is working.
Gear: rods, reels and lines are starting points, sized from each maker's page. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need a Missouri fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
Where to Catch Chain Pickerel
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