Pike Lake by Amery

[maplegrovefisherman]

My son and I are thinking about going to Pike Lake this weekend. Hoping to get some panfish and throw out a tipup. Is this lake any good.

[StratocasterDave]

Been on Pike quite a bit. Crappies have been good but seemed to really slow down last two weeks. Curious what others are finding.

If you're in the area, might be worth going to Wappogasette instead. Panfish has been very good over by the island by the shanty town.

[maplegrovefisherman]

Thanks Stratocaster! Might have to give that a try. I haven;t fished Wappogasette before. Would it be worth it to bring a few suckers to throw under a tip up?

[Nick Kuhn]

FYI it's spelled Wapogasset if you need to punch it into a GPS.

Pike isn't a bad lake, but I've never tried for pannies there so I can't say. Wapo is much more popular, and shanty-town will show you where the fish are biting. Lot's of medium sized bass in Wapo, and quite a few pike as well. Couldn't rule out a walleye either. So tip-ups would definitely be a good idea if you can find room. Lot's of good areas away from shanty-town too, so don't be too afraid to explore.

[StratocasterDave]

Thanks Stratocaster! Might have to give that a try. I haven;t fished Wappogasette before. Would it be worth it to bring a few suckers to throw under a tip up?

Sure. What Nick said.

I think Wap might be a fun one for your son. Lots a action. I was there last Friday afternoon. Caught and released a number of bluegills. Half would be keepers.

Pike is nice but I don't know what the shanty area is producing. My area was very good for crappies but slowed way down a week ago.

Good luck!

Dave

[maplegrovefisherman]

Thanks for the great info. I will post results on Monday.

[maplegrovefisherman]

Fished yesterday for a few hrs, but no bites. Was around the little island on the north side of Wappo. Didn't see or hear of anyone catching any.

[rosspj59]

Thanks for report. How was driving around the lake? 4x4 truck still able to get around ok in that area?