Fly-in Northern Pike Fishing

Many pike fishing camps in Ontario claim to be in “The Land of the Gators,” but the waters north of Nakina are the real thing. Not only do the biggest trophy Northern Pike in Ontario come from these lakes and rivers, but the rivers also hold the true giants. What’s more, it’s not just their size that’s impressive—these Pike are also very thick. After eating a big meal, they often rest in the shallow waters near wild rice to help break down their food. During these times, they look just like giants, which is why serious Pike anglers call them “Gators.”

Below are Northern Pike fishing descriptions for Beteau Lake, Windsor Lake, Richter Lake and Blackbirch Lake.

Beteau Lake Northern Pike Fishing:

Beteau Lake, a wide part of the Attawapiskat River, is known for having Ontario’s biggest Northern Pike. The huge waters give Pike plenty of space to swim and hunt, and the river is full of fish like Walleye, Whitefish, Perch, Suckers, and Chub, so there’s always enough food for them. This means the Pike grow fast and get really big.

Usually, Northern Pike grow to about 40 inches by the time they’re 20 years old. In southern waters, many Pike don’t live that long because of sickness and bugs. But north of Nakina, the clean, cool water lets Pike live over 70 years and grow to huge sizes. The fresh spring water keeps the river extra clean, making it perfect for big trophy fish.

River Pike are also thicker and stronger than lake Pike, probably because they swim against the current, which builds their muscles. For example, a 40-inch river Pike is often 10% heavier than a lake Pike the same size. And when they hit 50 inches, these fish are super strong.

Smaller Pike are rarely seen here because the bigger ones eat them. Most anglers catch 20-30 Pike a day, with many measuring 40-45 inches and weights between 18-20 pounds or more. Beteau Lake is truly “The Land of the Giants,” with huge Pike caught all summer. The biggest Pike ever caught here was an amazing 57 inches and 30 pounds. Some guests have even seen Pike too big to fit in their nets! Will you break the camp record? These monsters are waiting for you!

Windsor Lake Northern Pike Fishing:

Windsor Lake Camp is located on a series of lakes connected to the Attawapiskat River. What makes this place special is that it offers Northern Pike fishing that is just as good as—or even better than—Beteau Lake. This is mainly because of its remote location. In fact, this part of the river system has hardly been fished, making it one of the best places to catch trophy Pike. If you’re targeting Northern Pike, your odds of landing a huge one are very high. Compared to spots further south, the fishing here is truly in a league of its own.

Richter Lake Northern Pike Fishing:

Richter Lake isn’t really known for Northern Pike, though a few 40-inch Pike are caught here every summer. Instead, this lake is famous for its amazing Walleye fishing. In fact, guests often catch more than 100 Walleye in just one day. The true potential for Pike here is still a mystery because almost everyone focuses on Walleye. That said, anglers do end up catching Pike while fishing for Walleye, usually landing 15 to 20 a day.

Interestingly, some truly huge Pike have been hooked at Richter Lake, but many are lost because most Walleye anglers don’t use steel leaders. With an endless supply of Walleye to eat, there’s no reason why Richter Lake couldn’t produce a 20-pound monster. So, if you’re looking for non-stop Walleye action and the chance to hook a surprise trophy Pike, this is definitely the place to be!

Blackbirch Lake Northern Pike Fishing:

Blackbirch Lake Camp is the perfect place for top-notch Northern Pike and Walleye fishing. And when we say big fish, we mean BIG! Located 50 miles north of our main camp on Beteau Lake, Blackbirch is one of the most remote fishing spots in Ontario. Because it’s our farthest camp, it costs a bit more due to longer flights, but it’s worth it. This untouched spot offers amazing fishing, the kind most anglers only dream of.

Northern Pike here are very aggressive and will bite almost any lure, so they’re easy to catch. But if you’re coming to one of Canada’s best Pike fishing spots, you probably want to catch a real giant. To improve your chances, it helps to learn how big Pike act and where they like to hide. For tips on catching the big one, check out our guide on how to catch the big one!