Named for Lt. Zebulon Pike — who never actually reached the peak — and the inspiration for Katharine Lee Bates' iconic American anthem, "America the Beautiful," Pikes Peak is an American icon whose 14,115-foot summit challenges and inspires visitors from around the globe.

The ultra-prominent 14,107-foot (4,299.83 m) fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles (19 km) west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town of Manitou Springs lies at its base. The mountain is named in honor of American explorer Zebulon Pike, even though he was unable to reach the

The northern pike is Montana's lone representative of the pike family. It is native to Montana only in the Saskatchewan River drainage on the east side of Glacier Park. However, widespread introduction, both legal and illegal, now makes the northern pike a common gamefish statewide except for southwest Montana.

Northern Pike are found in the Blackfoot River, Clark Fork River, Bitterroot River and many lakes throughout Western Montana. They’re found in the backwaters and sloughs, and offer exciting fishing, crushing big flies as they go by.

Plan your visit to Pikes Peak and experience the magic of America's Mountain for yourself. Embark on the safe and scenic Pikes Peak Highway, spanning 19 miles of mountain terrain. Revel in breathtaking views, traverse four different Colorado life zones, and witness unique animal sightings all from your own vehicle.

Below you can see the analytics for Northern pike fishing in Montana. And the map shows spots in Montana, where fishermen caught Northern pike. Explore the map and charts for more successful Northern pike fishing. Northern pike fishing analytics by month, time and weather for Montana.

NORTHWEST MONTANA NORTHERN PIKE WATERS . May 2012 . Water T R S Area Acres Access Comments . Flathead Drainage . Abbott Lake 27 19 07 NE of Bigfork 30 E Boat in from Echo Blanchard Lake 30 22 02 S of Whitefish 143 B Good size range, slot limit Boyle Lake 31 22 07 NW of Whitefish 46 D Long walk-in, good size range ...

Apr 3, 2025 · It is our belief that Pike are one of the most fascinating and exciting game fish in North America today. These fish can grow to awesome proportions and are notorious for their swift speed, overwhelming power and explosive strikes.

In Montana, pike are native only to several miles of the St. Mary River northeast of Glacier National Park in the South Saskatchewan River drainage. Though FWP stocked pike in some eastern Montana waters several decades ago, the agency has long since discontinued the prac-tice and denounces illegal plantings.

Dec 7, 2012 · Sleepers For Big Pike? Small impoundments in western Montana; weedbeds of Saginaw Bay, Michigan; Georgian Bay, Ontario; small lakes, rivers and harbors connected to the Great Lakes; and small, deep strip pits in northern climates.