Fishing · Northern pike
Zone limits, slots and minimum lengths for northern pike. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-10-24Northern pike: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately.Northeast Zone (north and east of U.S. Highway 53 from Duluth to International Falls) | 3 | May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-24 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
Not added yet for northern pike: Texas, Ohio, Virginia, Indiana. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations.