Nov 2, 2022 · Northern pike can also be found in tributaries to Lake Erie in late winter or early spring during their spawning migration. There are also small populations in many of Ohio's larger river systems. Some good streams to fish for pike include the Cuyahoga River, upper Scioto River, St. Joseph River, Tiffin River, Portage River, and Killbuck Creek.

Mar 20, 2009 · orlander park, slyvania, both delta res. fulton pond, all the creeks off the maumee, plus all the creeks that run thru toledo, I also have fish northern mich. for pike, the action we get here in the creeks in mid summer match that of northern mich. fish range from sixteen to 36 inches long. Just take some time to explore its a virgin fishery.

May 4, 2020 · The pike I have caught are usually tight against logs, or current breaks, I haven't seen one up here more than 30" they don't look like the pike you get up north. My buddy caught a couple one day south of prospect, I've never targeted them that far south, but they are there.

Feb 25, 2020 · Don't know the water temp wherever you might go, but they could be spawning right now. Or, it could be pre- or post-spawn. Usually pike will slide up into the shallows just before ice out to get ready to spawn. Dead bait fishing can be effective at this time of year. It employs a quick strike rig (just Google it), and a dead bait fish. Or a ...

Jun 12, 2011 · According to the Ohio DNR's Fish Ohio program here are the best places to catch big northern pike in order: 1. Mosquito Lake 2. Cuyahoga River 3. TIE – Killbuck Creek and West Branch Reservoir I spent a couple of years fishing the Cuyahoga in Kent quite a bit for pike.

Nov 19, 2007 · I fished a tributary of the Tiffin River for 2.5 hrs 11/15/07 and had a great day for pike. I landed 5 northerns, with the best being 5.1 lbs, and the smallest being 2.1 lbs. I lost three others that were also in this range.

Apr 3, 2013 · Prime walleye and crappie time, but it just wasn't happening. Post cold front w/a high, bluebird sky. We tried this, that, and the other thing with no success. We wound up trolling the old creek channel about 400-800 yds north of the causeway and I caught 4 really nice pike on a magnum sized red & white Hot 'n Tot. Mind you, they won't be there ...

May 21, 2011 · The lake at one point had tiger musky in it, but they have all but disappeared. That was 20+ years ago. There were no I'll side effects from the musky. I want to put northern pike in, and my question is; how many, and will they be able to reproduce? Also, has anyone had any luck stocking alewives in a lake such as this? Thank you in advance, Lenny

Jan 3, 2006 · It doesn't really seem like classic pike water to me, just a dammed small creek. Many that were stocked went over the falls, thru the swimming area below the dam, and to some of the holes downstream. We probably should ask the metroparks fisheries employee (Mike -- user 'Cleveland Metroparks') if any pike are being thrown in there.

Jul 30, 2023 · Waited for the storm to pass before trying the river west of Kent. River was up, but it wasn't chocolate milk. Tried a Ned rig, square bill, and rebel crawl. Only found access in four spots along the hike trail. Went back to the Ned rig in a quiet, shady spot and hooked my first ever pike. Only 18 inches, but I am on the board.