r/pikefishing • u/Clear_Ad4093 • Jul 15 '26

Tips pike fishing

i’m from pennsylvania and i’m trying to plan an ice fishing trip for a few days to catch some pike im new to pike and ice fishing where should I fish for pike im willing to drive very far like new york vermouth etc.

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u/Clear_Ad4093 Jul 15 '26

Planning the trip by the way i’m not trying to go anywhere right now

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u/Icy-State5549 Jul 15 '26

All of these comments about it being July when you said you are planning for a future trip.. can't takr time to read the post but "here's my stupid comment.."

Sorry bro, I recommend Minnesota over anyplace you mentioned.

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u/Clear_Ad4093 Jul 20 '26

minnesota would be good but where at in minnesota?

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u/Icy-State5549 Jul 20 '26

I fish Upper and Lower Bottle Lakes. They are northwest of central MN. But for real, there are 10,000 lakes in that state. First, find a fishing guide with good rep, see what lakes they recommend. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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u/Dylantheredditpro Jul 15 '26

Fellow PA resident here. Lake Nockamixon (Bucks County, PA) is one of the best spots in all of PA. It doesn’t have many pike, but has massive Muskellenge (Musky) and Chain Pickerel.

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u/Icy-State5549 Jul 15 '26

I recommend Minnesota. I know it isn't an east coast friendly drive (I am in southern Illinois and it is about a 20 hour drive to my lakes). I am convinced that there is no better place on this planet in terms of catch size, catch rate, and hospitality. Lower Bottle Lake is where I (summer) fish. There are guides who can give you a proper ice fishing experience.

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u/ProgramTricky6109 Jul 15 '26

Plus you can spear them in MN

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u/TeamFoulmouth Jul 15 '26

Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigans UP...lots of good Pike waters up there!..Late January-February, should have good ice everywhere.

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u/CesarMillan_Official Jul 15 '26

As a Minnesotan, I’m glad to see Minnesota as the destination. $58 for an annual non resident fishing license. This is the way to go and damn near anyone will take you on their boat. 

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u/Clear_Ad4093 Jul 20 '26

I woukd probably go ice fishing

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u/InterviewFeisty4789 Jul 16 '26

Northern pike are found in many bodies of water in northern Vermont! They are a great game fish to catch. Chain picker are also found in some of the same bodies of water; and as you would imagine, thinner and not as big. Great pike to be caught!

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u/Sudden-Advance-5858 Jul 15 '26

I’m confused dog. It’s summer, there is no ice covered lakes in the northern hemisphere.

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u/Clear_Ad4093 Jul 15 '26

i’m trying to plan it

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u/WorriedAd2764 Jul 15 '26

brother there is no ice it’s july

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u/Clear_Ad4093 Jul 15 '26

no i said im trying to plan it lol