If you're looking for that one fish that snaps the net and lives in your camera roll forever, start here.

1. Tazin Lake – Saskatchewan

Over 50 inches. Enough said. Remote and known for daily doubles of fish that would be season-makers anywhere else.

2. Lac La Martre – Northwest Territories

Deep, dark, cold — and full of big pike. Summer fishing here is peak Canadian wilderness energy.

3. Cree River – Saskatchewan

Shallow bays, heavy structure, and a strong catch-and-release program make this a consistent producer of giants.

4. Lake of the Woods – Ontario

Heavily fished, but still delivers big results for smart anglers. Stick to the shoulders of the season for the best shot at a real tank.

5. Reindeer Lake – Manitoba/Saskatchewan

Massive surface area = room to hunt. This place still coughs up 40"+ fish on the regular.

Big pike aren’t about luck — they’re about time, location, and a lodge that understands both.