Pike Lake is located approximately 25 miles north of Milwaukee, between Hartford and Slinger partially in the Kettle Moraine forest.  The naming of this lake was due to the high population of “Walleye Pike” rather than the common Northern Pike reference use in most parts of the Northwood’s today.

The launches of the lake are mainly located on the western shore.  The southernmost launch located on High Street features the best facilities.

The center of the lake offers a deep hole of approximately 40 feet, which is an excellent location to look for both walleye and perch.  The southeastern bay also has a 31’ foot deep hole of a much smaller size.

The northeastern side of the lake features a very shallow area (under five feet deep) which is approximately 25% of the lake’s make up.  The Kettle Moraine State Park is directly east of this area.  This section of the lake features excellent perch and northern pike fishing in the emerged vegetation.  The land adjacent to this area has a marsh make up.  During the hot summers days, look for pike near the cool water springs.

Just west of the shallow area is a break line which falls to 20 feet deep.  There is a heavy submerged vegetation area just before the drop which can hold good numbers of walleyes in the weeds.  You can pitch this break line with jigs looking for feeding ‘eyes.  Northern Pike will also use this area as an ambush point, so rattle traps and spinners are solid choices of baits. This lake is highly underestimated for walleye.  Recent census number revealed many more walleyes than previously thought.  The shocker to this census was a 50 inch pike netted and released in the spring of 2009.

Starting at half way point on the eastern shore moving south (near the campground), the bottom content changes from soft bottom to hard bottom.  This area will attract walleyes in the spring. 

Eagle Point is the southern point which sticks out into the lake.  The tip of the point is excellent habitat for bass and walleye.  There is submerged vegetation on both sides of the point which can’t be over looked. 

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