Pike can thrive in just about any water, be it an oligotrophic (large, deep, cold) natural lake, mesotrophic (shallow, warm, soft both) lake, as well reservoirs and rivers in clear water and stained.
They moved to feed on the other species of fish that also have migrated into the depths for a little reprieve from summer’s sweltering heat. They did, however, move from the shallows into deeper, colder water. No, they did not lose their teeth and are refusing to eat, as many an old wives’ tale tells. But even with such a ferocious reputation, there are certain times of the year that even lakes loaded with northern pike, seem to be void of the species. They are quick, attacking prey in mere seconds, seemingly from out of nowhere. They have a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth, set at an angle within their bony jaws that doesn’t allow their quarry any hope of escape. They have eyes positioned near the top of their elongated head so they can easily zone in on their victims from afar. These torpedo-shaped fish are designed for hunting. And they’re not picky when it comes to what they will or will not eat. Esox luscious (for you Latin buffs) has a veracious appetite. The northern pike is one of the most unique predators on the planet. Where you locate big northerns during the summer months depends on the waterways you’re fishing.
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