Pike

Pike Lake contains populations of black crappie, black bullhead, carp, and northern pike at higher than state and local median catch rates. Largemouth bass, yellow bullhead, and snapping turtles were found at near normal median catch per net rate and bluegill and yellow perch were found in low numbers, far below median state and local numbers caught per net. One smallmouth buffalo was also caught in one of the trapnets.

Carp, northern pike, and black crappie are present in higher than expected numbers for lakes in this area. Black and yellow bullheads and white sucker were caught in average numbers. Bluegill numbers are low. Yellow perch were taken only by shoreline seining and must be considered to be present in very low numbers. Northern pike are apparently either naturally reproducing or result from migration from Long Lake or a combination. Several year classes are present with II and III annulus fish, respectively, being the most abundant. Growth was good at these ages. Bluegill numbers are low with virtually the entire population made up of 1979 year class fish. Winterkills, high carp numbers and consequently low amounts of rooted vegetation combine to effectively keep bluegill numbers low. Growth of I annulus bluegill was good. Black crappie numbers are high with four year classes represented. Age III fish were most abundant and showed good growth. Age I and IV fish were equally abundant and showed fast and good growth respectively. The combined effects which keep bluegill numbers low seemingly do not have similar effects on the black crappie. The carp population is very high with the bulk of the fish falling between 11.0 and 12.9 inches with an average weight of slightly under one pound for all fish combined. The black bullhead population was made up primarily of fish under 6.5 inches (median 5.5-5.9) and the yellow bullhead population made up primarily of fish over 7.5 inches (median 9.5-9.9).

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Bluegill in Pike. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Pike. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Pike has a maximum depth of 16 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pike is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Pike in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.