Author Topic: hot spots for pike (Read 5375 times)

7 plus larry · « **on:** Nov 04, 2008, 07:48 AM »

anyone have any hotspots on champlain they would like to share?thanks

gofish33 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 08, 2008, 06:52 PM »

You'll get lots of answers about what bait to use, but not many will tell you their favorite spot ;>).

Generally, shallow bays with lots of weeds are a good place to start.

gofish33

7 plus larry · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 09, 2008, 06:54 AM »

Thanks fish have you ever fished carey bay?

gofish33 · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 09, 2008, 04:21 PM »

Yes, it's popular for Pike and Sunnies. You can set tip-ups for pike and jig for sunnies while you wait.

Another popular one is Dillenbeck bay(on Alburg island) , which is about 3 - 4 miles north of Carry Bay.

Both fit the model, anything from 4 - 10 feet of water, lots of weeds, and pike's favorite food, Sunnies.

Carry bay probably freezes up a little before Dillenbecks.

There's good parking along the road at Carry Bay and Dillenbecks has a state fishing access which is usually plowed. Later in the year, lots of people drive on at Dillenbecks.

Good Luck,

gofish33

7 plus larry · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 09, 2008, 09:17 PM »

Thanks fish i rented a house where carey bay and pelot bay meet on feb7-8,hope we get into them pike.Also do you know anything about a derby that weekend?

gofish33 · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 07:35 PM »

Wow, you got a prime spot there between Carry and Pelot. Both are popular for pike fishing.

There's a derby called the Islands Derby , sometime around then. Here's a link to the results from last years (2008) derby http://www.harborwatch.com/news/icederbiew.htm.

Maybe a call to the Elk's Club would get you some more info.

gofish33

OBTW: There's a place North of Carry Bay called Holliday Harbour, they rent shanties and have a motel open for ice fishermen. They'd probably know when the Islands Derby is.

mr.bibit · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 07:39 PM »

call Bruce at holiday harbor he will take great care of you.1-802-372-0477

7 plus larry · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 08:21 PM »

bibit sue was much easier to deal with,wish she never sold out

mr.bibit · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 07:17 PM »

Quote from: 7 plus larry on Nov 11, 2008, 08:21 PM

bibit sue was much easier to deal with,wish she never sold out

Wow I think Bruce is a pleasure to deal with and the bay is a good place for pike and panfish.
good luck and stay safe.

esoxmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 10:11 AM »

BRUCE IS THE MAN!

7 plus larry · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 08:58 PM »

Dont get me wrong hes a nice guy,but cant seem to get things right when booking with him.I fished there last year plenty of fish,stayed up the road.

mr.bibit · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 10:32 PM »

fished dillenbach last year alot one day fof pike.

10,11,and13lbs

7 plus larry · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 20, 2008, 01:16 PM »

nice fish bibit I never caught anything over 10 lbs there

BigG3206 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 20, 2008, 06:24 PM »

Same here Larry. I have fished there for years and never seen anything over 9 lbs. Always lots of fish, but no lunkers.

BigG3206 · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 20, 2008, 06:25 PM »

Those are nice fish bibit

mr.bibit · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 20, 2008, 11:25 PM »

some nice fish came out of Dillen last year.The crappies were alot better than past years and the numbers were very good.A friend got two pike over 13lbs the day before so we set some tip-ups and got 3 nice eaters.

7 plus larry · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 21, 2008, 05:53 AM »

BigG trying a new spot this year ill let you know how we make out

7 plus larry · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 21, 2008, 05:55 AM »

bibit are they good eating?never ate one just looking for another wall hanger.

mr.bibit · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 21, 2008, 10:43 AM »

Quote from: 7 plus larry on Nov 21, 2008, 05:55 AM

bibit are they good eating?never ate one just looking for another wall hanger.

some of the best eating fish in the lake.

Gezzah · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 21, 2008, 12:42 PM »

Best eating if you love your fish bones.....

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 21, 2008, 01:31 PM »

Quote from: Gezzah on Nov 21, 2008, 12:42 PM

Best eating if you love your fish bones.....

Just have learn how to fillet those excellent tasting pike. I can guarantee no bones. Once you get someone to show you how to fillet a northern you'll target them every time you get a chance. I'll bring home a 5 - 6 lb. pike every chance I get and gotta cook it up and eat it that night.

mr.bibit · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 21, 2008, 05:14 PM »

I think its better tasting than walleye and perch and I'm not a big fish eater you just have to learn how to clean pike.I like the back straps the best on a 10lb fish.the bigger the fish the easier it is to clean.

MikeVT · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 21, 2008, 09:26 PM »

Northern Pike = Yummy Fish Chowder. I fish for lakers, but if I get a decent pike I don't throw it back.

7 plus larry · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 22, 2008, 08:30 AM »

I guess ill have to try it out.

BigG3206 · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 22, 2008, 08:31 PM »

Quote from: 7 plus larry on Nov 21, 2008, 05:53 AM

BigG trying a new spot this year ill let you know how we make out

Same here. Me and my buddy went on a scouting mission today up there. I think we're going to try Mississquoi Bay this coming Feb. I'll let you know how we do

Gezzah · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 05:36 AM »

Speaking of Pike.... Monkton pond was frozen over as of yesterday, albeit a thin layer but so long as temps stay low it willl be fishable in a couple of weeks.... A very ealry start to the season this year!

7 plus larry · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 02:06 PM »

Quote from: Gezzah on Nov 24, 2008, 05:36 AM

Speaking of Pike.... Monkton pond was frozen over as of yesterday, albeit a thin layer but so long as temps stay low it willl be fishable in a couple of weeks.... A very ealry start to the season this year!

Where is that pond?any big fish in there?

Gezzah · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 02:09 PM »

Just out of Monkton off Monkton Road as you head toward Vergennes..... Plenty of panfish, bluegill, crappie and some Lunker Largemouth in there and lots of pike up to around 4-5 pounds, although I have heard of them being caught up to 12# in there.

TRT · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 05:14 PM »

Pike are good eating just have to know how to fillet them. We target
pike and walleye in our trips to Canada. We look forward to fresh pike fillet
and chowder.

esoxmaster · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 25, 2008, 01:07 PM »

Missisquoi is a great place on champlain for pike. might even run into a musky (1 in a thousand but they're up there)

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