Description
The Northern Pike is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox. Pike can grow to a relatively large size: the average length is 16-22″ (41-55cm), with maximum recorded lengths of up to 69″ (175cm) and published weights of 65lb (29kg). The northern pike gets its common name from its resemblance to the pole-weapon. In Finnish epic poetry, a wise demigod creates a magical string instrument from the jawbone of a giant pike. Pike is generally known as a ‘sporting’ quarry and is very exciting, with aggressive hits and aerial acrobatics. In recent decades, more pike are released back to the water after catching, but they can easily be damaged when handled. Handling these fish with dry hands can easily damage their mucus-covered skin and possibly lead to their deaths from infections. In Finland, catching a pike weighing at least 22lb (10kg) is considered the qualification as a master angler.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Northern Pike found in Trollsporet Nature Reserve.
Summary
Habitats
Northern Pike can be found in Deep Pond, Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Jerkbait, Swimbait, Spinnerbait, Shad, Minnow, Spoon, Grub, Popper, Frog, Wafters – White, Crankbait, Spinner, can be used to lure and catch Northern Pike in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Northern Pike has the following traits:
- Aggressive:
Goes directly for a strike without nibbling.
- Jumper:
Likes jumping out of the water.
- Last Stand:
When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.
- Sun Lover:
More active after the sun rises.
Tips for catching Northern Pike
Preferred Bait
The Northern Pike preferes Jerkbait as bait. If you use Jerkbait you have the best chance of cathing a Northern Pike.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Northern Pike is during ☀️Daytime.
Water Temperature
Northern Pike will bite when the water temperature is between 8.0°C and 21.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 13.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.5-2kg) | 8, 7 and 6 |
| 🥉Bronze (2-6kg) | 5, 4 and 3 |
| 🥈Silver (6-10kg) | 2 and 1 |
| 🥇Gold (10-14kg) | 1/0 and 2/0 |
| 💎Diamond (14-22kg) | 3/0, 4/0, 5/0 and 6/0 |
Northern Pike Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Northern Pike. These are locations where Diamond Northern Pike have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Northern Pike can be caught at these locations.
