Northern Pike is recorded in 9 of the 18 spots within 75 minutes of Flint. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Northern Pike peaks around Flint in September and October. In November the calendar puts it at “Good”.
Where to catch Northern Pike near Flint
1. Cass Lake
Cass Lake is a 43-minute drive from downtown Flint. Launch at Dodge #4 State Park - Cass Lake, the public ramp on Cass Lake closest to downtown (≈ 31.9 mi). Public access on Cass Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 123 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, and Redear.
143 min · 36.5 miCass Lake
Oakland
max 123 ft · surveyed
Water page2. White Lake
White Lake is a 40-minute drive from downtown Flint. Launch at White Lake, the public ramp on White Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25 mi). Public access on White Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
3. Pontiac Lake
Pontiac Lake is a 36-minute drive from downtown Flint. Launch at Tackles, the public ramp on Pontiac Lake closest to downtown (≈ 26.6 mi). Public access on Pontiac Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 34 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill.
4. Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake is a 47-minute drive from downtown Flint. Launch at Whitmore Lake, the public ramp on Whitmore Lake closest to downtown (≈ 40.1 mi). Public access on Whitmore Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Common Carp.
5. Kent Lake
Kent Lake is a 44-minute drive from downtown Flint. Launch at Kent Lake Dam Portage, the public ramp on Kent Lake closest to downtown (≈ 34.8 mi). Public access on Kent Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 38 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, and Redear.
6. Wolverine Lake
Wolverine Lake is a 49-minute drive from downtown Flint. Launch at Wolverine Lake, the public ramp on Wolverine Lake closest to downtown (≈ 33.3 mi). Public access on Wolverine Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 57 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Golden Shiner.













