Pike weather

a predator angler with a long pike caught on a cloudy day

What Is the Best Weather for Pike Fishing?

Favorable weather conditions for pike include a low-pressure system with moderate temperatures, overcast skies, and southern or southwestern winds. Rain does however have a somewhat more negative effect on the pike’s appetite and should hence be avoided.

Max Loesche, from Strike and Catch, holding a big pike in this sidebar image.

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