The Fish

Northern pike is capable of growing to more than three feet long and weighing over twenty pounds.

The Walleye is the largest member of the perch family, attaining lengths of more than 30 inches and weighing over 10 pounds.

Rarely found in water lacking stumps, aquatic vegetation, or other cover, northern pike prefer the shallow areas of lakes and larger rivers.

Walleye prefer large, clear, cool water bodies with gravel and sandy substrate.

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January 1 - April 14 & 3rd Saturday in May - December 31

The northern pike is a highly prized game fish and fantastic sport fishing based on its sheer size, strength, and fighting ability. Northern pike are predominately caught using large spoons or minnow-type lures fished along the edges of weedbeds.

Fishing for walleye is most productive in the evening using minnow type lures or jigs fished near the bottom over rock piles or along the edges of weed beds. Nightcrawlers and live minnows worked very slowly are also good producers.

Four fish not exceeding 27.6 inches with a sport license or two fish not exceeding 27.6 inches with a conservation license.

Four fish not exceeding 18.1 inches with a sport license or two fish not exceeding 18.1 inches with a conservation license.

The northern pike is a relatively aggressive species. When food is scarce, cannibalism can develop when the ratio of predator to prey is 2 to 1.

A large walleye female can lay up to 600,000 eggs per year and can live up to 20 years.