Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Average size:3 – 5 lbs.

Alaska state record: 15 lbs. 7 oz. **

Tackle used:Spin rod in the 8 – 14 lbs range or a 7 – 9 weight Fly Rod with floating line. Spoons, Plugs and softplastic. Flies: Minnow patterns, Mice and Dahlberg Diver style patterns.

Habitat: Lakes and slow rivers, especially in the sloughs.