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Pike spawning

Esox lucius

Window

Typical: 15 Feb – 10 Apr (2026)

Water temp trigger
~8.0°C
Latitude range
50-52°N

Water ~7-10°C.

Relevance to fishing

Pike retreat to shallow marginal weed and become very hard to catch. Some clubs close pike fishing through March on conservation grounds.

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