Pike Lake

Pike Lake near 45.0676, -93.2084 is a lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Pike Lake covers about 38 acres, reaches a recorded 16 feet and holds about 263 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Pike Lake

Pike Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Pike Lake

Fish reported from Pike Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common carp, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Pike Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Pike Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Pike Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Pike Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pike Lake

On a first trip to Pike Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Pike Lake

Spring at Pike Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Pike Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.