Northern Pike

If you're chasing Northern Pike in the Country Club, Missouri area, you'll want to focus your efforts on the Missouri River and its backwaters. This region offers a diverse habitat with plenty of submerged structure and weed beds where pike like to ambush prey. Spring, particularly after the ice melts and the water begins to warm, is prime time, as the pike move into shallower areas to spawn. Fall is also excellent, as they aggressively feed to prepare for winter. A local tip is to use large, flashy lures like spoons or spinnerbaits to attract their attention in the often-murky water. Bank access can be limited in some areas, so consider exploring from a boat or kayak to reach prime fishing spots. Be prepared for some good-sized fish; the Missouri River system is known to hold some impressive pike.