Northern Pike are found in all of our lakes. In late May and June the pike will be found in shallow water near the back end of bays, river and creek inlets and outlets. Casting small and medium spoons, spinners and plugs is effective in early spring. As the water begins to warm, the fish will be found near the same areas but in somewhat deeper water and near emerging weed growth. During the summer months of July and August the pike will begin to relate to weed beds near deeper water. This is the time to get out the large spoons, plugs, spinners and jerk baits. Big lures mean big fish during this period. During September the weed beds begin to die off and the pike will move to points and bars. Large lures are still effective at this time. The best time to fish for pike is usually from 11:00 a.m. until around 5:00 p.m. and then again before dusk with surface lures.