Toronto Island Pike: How Big Do They Get?

Ever since Jon did an interview with the Toronto Sun, we have had lots of comments and questions about the fishing in Toronto, specifically Toronto Islands. The most popular question has been, “How big do the pike get?”

Well, they get as big as they do anywhere else, some reaching over 40 inches and 20+ pounds. Over the years, re-designs and modifications to our site have caused us to misplace a few photos. We do have backups though, and will be bringing back old photos to share once again. Here’s a prime example of a healthy Toronto pike caught by Jon a couple years ago. While this one was under 40 inches, it was a very solid fish.


If you have fished Center Island, you will probably recognize this spot immediately.

Categories: Canada, Fishing, Freshwater Species, Northern Pike, Toronto Islands

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Sunday July 6th, 2008 @ 10:37 PM | Clive Mathias

3 Responses to “Toronto Island Pike: How Big Do They Get?”

You beat me to it. I was going to upload this photo to the gallery today but I got stuck doing work all night..

http://catchthefury.com/albums/view/toronto-islands-2004/3

Jonathon Marshall on July 7th, 2008 @ 1:05 am

If you want big Pike then google for bluebell lakes in Northampton England. All the fish there seem to be big, Carp record is 64lb, Catfish 75lb, Perch up to 4lb and the Pike record so far is 41.12lb. That’s some lump to catch!

Woody on July 7th, 2008 @ 10:05 am

Beauty Pike, Jon!

MuskyBill on July 8th, 2008 @ 12:43 am

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