One of the most aggressive species of fish found in Manitoba, northern pike (esop lucius) have always been one of my favourite fish to catch. They are a great option to target through the ice.
With the large variation in waterbodies across the province, from rivers to shallow mud bottom lakes to deep shield lakes. Manitoba provides a great opportunity to land monster pike. Withe the largest in the province recorder at 153.67cm (60.50in) caught on Apisko Lake, you may land your new personal best. With Master Anglers being caught through the ice all across the province from up north on Reed Lake to the Red River in the south or Lakes throughout the Whiteshell and Winnipeg river to the east. Get your name in the record books today!
With one of the most common ways to target these fish being the use of tip-ups, they can also be targeted through the ice ice with spoons, crank baits and even jigs. The hard water season can be the easiest time of the year to single out the largest fish. Using a quick-strike rig with a large smelt or Cisco (tullibee) suspended off the bottom.
Normally not a favourite table fare, in the winter, pike loose a bit of their characteristic slime and fishy smell making them a great option for a shore lunch.
