What lakes have pike in Maine?

What lakes have pike in Maine?

Waters we fish for pike include: Great Pond, North Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake, and the Androscoggin River.

What is the best bait for pike fishing?

Use high-visibility colors like white, chartreuse, and bright orange. They also respond well to baits that put off lots of vibration or sound. Top choices for pike include spinnerbaits, inline spinners, lipless cranks, and loud topwaters like buzzbaits and walking baits.

What is the best season to fish for pike?

Regardless of where you fish, late May and early June is a prime time to target big pike. The majority of pike will spawn around the full moon cycle in April whether under ice or open water. By mid-May the spawn is over and the big fish look to regain all the weight they lost during the spawn process.

What month is best for pike?

The best time of year for pike is fall, as the water temperature is slowly dropping and the pike feed and hunt very actively and aggressively. More specifically, September and October are, by far, the best months to target pike.

Do Pike like current?

Pikes are rarely found fighting the full current because it’s too much hard work and burns up too much energy for this somewhat lazy fish. A good place to start fishing for pike would be in a place where the river turns. It’s also very helpful if there are overgrown trees or bushes on the river bank.

Are Pike invasive in Maine?

The Northern Pike Invasive fish have made their way into Maine through private out-of-state sales from hatcheries or through illegal transport across state borders. People have illegally stocked fresh waters in Maine with this invasive species for reasons that can only be deemed “selfish”.

What is the best time of day to catch pike?

As another rule of thumb, the best times for pike are usually around sunrise and sunset. However, since in spring the weather isn’t as harsh yet and water temperatures allow pike to hunt for longer – you can successfully catch pike throughout the day.

When should I stop pike fishing?

Lots of anglers fish for pike from October through to the end of the traditional river season on 15 March. Some wait until the first frosts in autumn. Many other anglers fish for pike all year round.

How do you identify a pike in Maine?

Pike exceeding 30 pounds have been caught in Maine. Identifications: Scales are present on the upper half of the gill cover, but are absent on the lower half. The cheek area (located just forward of the gill plate), is fully scaled. Pike usually have five pairs of sensory pores along the underside of the lower jaw.

How big do Pike get in size?

Adult Size: Sexual maturity is generally reached between 3-5 years of age, at which time pike may average between 24-30 inches long and weigh 3.5 to 7.5 pounds. Pike exceeding 30 pounds have been caught in Maine.

Can Pike hybridize with chain pickerel?

Pike can hybridize with chain pickerel, and the resulting hybrid may possess markings common to either or both species. Know the difference between Northern Pike and Chain Pickerel.