Northern pike get a bad rap, especially small ones. But for years, I’ve enjoyed eating the tender fillets of young pike. They have more meat than many traditional keeper walleyes, and I’ll put a ...

Any North Dakota angler who hasn't taken advantage of pike fishing this winter is missing out on the opportunity not only for plenty of action but to enjoy one of the most underrated table fare ...

A rebounding pike population the past few years has made one thing clear -- if you fish, your catch will include more pike, whether you like it or not. That means cleaning more pike. In a 1997 article ...

Pickled pike is a classic North Country treat, but it also boasts a practical aspect: the acid in the vinegar dissolves the dread “Y-bones” that make filleting pike such a chore. (For boneless trout ...

Back to Devils Lake and the rest of the story from June 4th. Boyd agreed to show me how to clean a northern and end up with a bone free fillet. I have done this before with some success by following a ...

Northern pike are one of the most widely distributed fish across the Ice Belt. It seems comparatively few people fish specifically for them in summer, but in winter, many anglers set out tip-ups ...