| Minnesota offers some excellent northern pike | | | | lake because they can fish similar areas to catch |
| fishing in many of its lakes throughout the state. I | | | | walleye and pike. |
| know that most anglers prefer to catch walleye | | | | Leech Lake is a very popular vacation destination |
| because they are so easy to fillet and they taste | | | | and this lake has some very good northern pike |
| excellent, but when it comes down to the actual | | | | fishing. Many of the walleye anglers get annoyed |
| fight of the fish, many fishermen would prefer to | | | | because pike will hit their jigs and snap their lines. |
| catch a big pike. This article will cover some of | | | | Tie on a 20 pound flourocarbon leader at the end |
| the popular lakes that fishermen target for these | | | | of your line, attach a jig and minnow and you |
| fish. | | | | should be able to catch plenty of pike and walleye. |
| Upper Red Lake is located in northern Minnesota | | | | Lake of the Woods is probably the best lake in |
| and it is an exceptional lake for trophy-sized | | | | the state for planning a fishing vacation. This lake |
| northern pike. Only a portion of this lake is opened | | | | has a tremendous walleye fishery and that's what |
| up to the public while the majority of the lake can | | | | most anglers come up here to catch. The |
| only be fished by tribal members of the Red Lake | | | | northern pike fishing can also be very good and |
| Nation. The area of the lake that is open to the | | | | there is less fishing pressure for these tooth |
| public has some very good fishing and there are | | | | critters. |
| enough lodging options to accommodate you on | | | | You can find information about fishing guides, |
| your trip. | | | | lodging and more for all of these destinations on |
| Lake Winnibigoshish, also called Lake Winnie, is a | | | | our Minnesota fishing page. |
| great lake for pike fishing. Anglers love fishing this | | | | |