Pike
Northern Pike Fishing in Michigan
An ambush predator of Northern weedy lakes and backwaters. Pike hit big, flashy baits and flies and need a wire or heavy leader.
- Waters
- 3
- State
- Michigan
- Water
- Freshwater
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Prime Months in Michigan: Jun
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
From the agency months on 1 Michigan water: Little Bay de Noc.
Highlighted months are the best fishing; the other months are slower, not empty.
What to Use for Northern Pike
Fishing In
Northern Pike
Prime: Jun
Fly
9 ft 8 or 9 wt rod, floating or intermediate line, wire or 40 lb bite tippet.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodRedington Big Game Fly Rod · 9 ft 0 in, 8 or 9 weight, 4 pieceCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 8 or 9 weightCheck Price
- LineScientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line · 8 wt.Check Price
Tie On in November
Typical picks from October, our closest listed month. Ask a local shop what is working in November.
- Fly for October · #3/0-4/0Pike and Musky FlySee Options
Spin / Cast
7 ft medium-heavy casting rod, 30 to 50 lb braid, steel or titanium leader.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodSt. Croix Musky Casting Rod · 7 ft 6 in, heavy, fastCheck Price
- ReelAbu Garcia Revo SX Baitcasting Reel · 6.7:1 low profileCheck Price
- LinePowerPro Spectra Braided Line · 30 lb or 50 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 1/16 to 1 ozCasting SpoonSee 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 Michigan 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 Northern Pike
3 of 3 waters
