Northern Pike Fly Fishing in Western Massachusetts
Top-Rated Western Mass Northern Pike Fly Fishing Trips
Feel The Adrenaline
Northern pike are a trophy species in Western Massachusetts for anglers looking for a new challenge on the fly.
If you are looking for an experience that combines extreme patience, skill, tactics, and flexibility, then book a float with us and throw a fly at some of the best fish in the Connecticut and Housatonic Rivers!
The Ambush Predator
Northern pike are ambush predators, earning them the nickname “water wolf.” Often they will lie hidden around natural structure, waiting for a worthy meal to come swimming by. Then they strike with lightning-quick proficiency.
Our expert team will guide you each step of the way. From fly and tackle selection, to location, to speed and retrieval, they will give you the best recipe for success! As long as we are fishing our best and the condition and fish are cooperating, we’re bound to hit a big one.
Why Fish For Northern Pike?
When it comes to northern pike fishing, the adrenaline-pumping action can turn even the most casual angler into a pike-obsessed fishing addict.
Northern pike are larger, formidable cousins of chain pickerel. Lightning quick on the attack and ruthless in battle, northern pike are the apex underwater predators in the Connecticut River. They can grow in size to over three feet or more.
The upper valley region of the Connecticut River provides an excellent habitat for pike. It has all the elements needed for northern pike to be successful and thrive. Slow, deep, meandering stretches of water help keep water temperatures stable during summer. An assortment of shallow, weed-filled setbacks provide ideal hunting and spawning grounds.
Voracious and opportunistic hunters, pike can also become quite finicky at times. This may be caused by several factors, not the least of which includes how recently their last big meal was consumed.
Invariably, mid September through the end of November is prime pike fishing time on the Connecticut River in Massachusetts.
Let’s Catch Northern Pike
Take your fly fishing in Western Mass to the next level and land yourself a picture-worthy Northern Pike! With all gear provided, all we ask is that you come with good mojo and a can-do attitude. Our goal is to land you a fish and landing a Northern Pike is a fish like no other! Western Massachusetts premier fly fishing starts here with Harrison Anglers.