Trophy northern pike fishing in Canada doesn't get much better than this!  If you've dreamed of hooking up with four feet of tackle busting northern pike there are few places in the world as good as the northern pike fishing on God's Lake, Manitoba.  Every year our guests at Elk Island Lodge catch Master Angler Award trophy northern pike exceeding 41 inches.  Fish over 50 inches are caught and many are seen following up a lure or tagging along behind a smaller four footer that gets to your lure first!

Every month is a good month for Northern Pike. Average size of Northern Pike range from 6 - 10 pounds, 10 - 16 pounds are common. Most recent record tipped the scales at 32 pounds.

Every cast has the potential to connect with one of these heavy, beautifully colored monsters; it's no wonder a phrase heard often around the lodge is "... a fish of a lifetime!"  And for the fly fishermen one of the ultimate fresh water fly fishing challenges is to catch and release a trophy northern pike over 42 inches.  Many guests visit Elk Island Lodge just for the fly fishing opportunities that await the next presentation.

  Spring:  Light lines, flashy small spoons or your favorite lure can be used to attract the hungry northerns.  At this time of the year it seems at times they'll hit anything that moves while they hang out in good numbers in shallow back bays, flats, and creek mouths.  The fact that there are no weeds yet makes using light tackle a real experience!

  Summer:  Your guide will usually suggest weed beds and slightly deeper water just outside weed edges.  The clear water in God's Lake permits excellent visibility so you will see many big fish silhouetted against the bottom among the weeds... just waiting to ambush that Doctor Spoon or Bucktail.  And top water lures are real exciting to use over the weeds... just be ready for action!

  Fall:  Fishing God's Lake in the fall for trophy northern pike often rewards the fisherman with fish loading up on fat and eggs.  Deep bellied and hungry, these late season northern pike attack larger spoons  presented at medium speed in 8 to 12 feet of water.  It is an unforgettable experience to hold up one of these huge fish for a photo before it's gently revived and released back into the depths of God's Lake.

Reminder:  Bring equipment appropriate for the type of fishing you will be doing.  Light tackle may work fine in early spring for big northerns but once the weeds develop you'll surely need medium to heavy line and gear.