Here is the fall segment: This is the time frame for trophy pike fishing. In mid-August, numbers of trophy size large northern pike move from the cold very deep water in Sandybeach Lake to the pondweed growing in 6 feet to 15 feet of water. These big pike are aggressive as they feed prior to going very deep again for the winter.
The big aggressive northern pike will chase the smallmouth bass and smaller northern pike out to the very deep water. We advise anglers not to book at this time if you want smallmouth bass and quantity of northern pike. Between mid-August and mid-September, the largest northern pike of the year is normally caught. Choose this time of year if you want to catch big northern pike, and you are okay with catching fewer northern pike.
If your goal is catching trophy pike in the 40″ plus range, we would advise choosing this time. The opportunity to catch northern pike this big, is why northern pike fishing is the main attraction at our Ontario fishing lodge. Mepps makes a 3/4 ounce #5 dressed Aglia with a blue blade and a purple dressed skirt, just for our Ontario fishing lodge. This is the #1 lure for monster northern pike fishing during this period. Musky lures from 6″ to 9″ or other large profile lures can be good lures for trophy northern fishing, if you like casting big lures.
Fishing for trophy northern pike in the late summer/fall time frame is in the same locations on the lake as the summer fishing. The submerged weedbeds on the north and south end of the lake may account for 80% of the big northern pike. This is due to the prevailing south or southwest winds and the north winds at this time of year. The bay right in front of our dock will be one of the hottest spots on the lake. It is not unusual to see four or five of our boats drifting the big bay to fish the numerous weedbeds scattered throughout the bay. Call 7 to 10 days before your trip and find out if a particular lure or color is working the best. Link to the entire article….
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