Pike Fishing Lures

Everything you need to tempt a big pike, in one place. Our range of pike fishing lures covers every method and every layer of the water, from hard-hitting jerkbaits and deep-diving crankbaits to classic spoons, flashing spinners and lifelike soft lures.

Whether you’re searching a coloured canal, working the margins of a Scottish loch or picking apart a big stillwater, you’ll find proven patterns from the brands serious predator anglers trust. Pair your lures with a reliable wire trace and the right unhooking gear and you’re set for a safe, successful session. Browse the full selection below and get your next pike lure on its way with fast UK delivery!

Pike Fishing Lure Buyer's Guide

New to lure fishing for pike, or just topping up the box? Here’s how to choose the right lure for the conditions in front of you.


Types of pike lure
  • Jerkbaits: Hard or soft lures worked with sharp downward twitches of the rod tip so they dart erratically, side to side, like a wounded fish. Deadly for triggering aggressive reaction takes and a firm favourite of UK pike anglers.
  • Crankbaits & plugs: Diving lures with a bib that pulls them to a set depth on a straight retrieve. Choose shallow, medium or deep divers to match the swim, and use suspending models to hang the lure in front of a following fish.
  • Spoons: One of the oldest and most reliable pike lures. A curved metal body wobbles and flashes to imitate an injured baitfish. Superb value, they cast a mile and can be counted down to fish the whole water column.
  • Spinners & spinnerbaits: A rotating blade throws out flash and vibration that pike home in on, even in coloured water. Spinnerbaits ride hook-uppermost, making them a great weedless choice around weed beds and snags.
  • Soft lures (shads & paddle tails): Rigged on a jig head, soft plastics let you fish any depth and any speed, from a slow sink-and-draw to a fast retrieve near the surface. Weedless-rigged paddle tails fish tight to the bottom without snagging and are a top pick for the cooler months.
  • Surface lures: Topwater lures create a commotion on top to draw explosive, visual takes. At their best in the warmer, low-light conditions of spring and autumn when pike are active near the surface.


Lure type Best for When to reach for it
Jerkbaits Reaction takes, searching Cold water, hard days
Crankbaits / plugs Fishing a set depth Following fish, open water
Spoons Casting range, budget Any depth, all season
Spinners / spinnerbaits Flash & vibration Coloured water, weed
Soft lures / shads Versatility, deep work Autumn & winter
Surface lures Visual, explosive takes Spring & autumn, low light


Match the Lure to the Water
  • Depth: Carry lures that work different layers — shallow patterns for weedy, coloured or shallow water; deep divers and metals for open, deeper marks.
  • Size: Big baits tempt big pike. Larger jerkbaits, spoons and 6"+ soft lures sort out specimen fish, while smaller patterns bring more action on hard days.
  • Colour: Natural baitfish patterns (roach, perch, silver) suit clear water; bright firetiger, chartreuse and firetail patterns cut through colour and low light.
  • Retrieve: The colder the water, the slower the retrieve. Speed things up in warmer conditions when pike will happily chase.


Don’t Fish for Pike Without the Right Safety Kit

Pike have hundreds of needle-sharp teeth that will cut straight through mono or braid, so a wire trace is essential for lure fishing — never fish for pike without one. A trace of around 18" (45cm) and 20lb+ breaking strain is a sensible standard.


Alongside your trace, always carry:

  • Semi-barbed or barbless trebles for quicker, safer unhooking
  • Long-nosed forceps and long-nose pliers
  • Wire cutters, in case a hook needs to be snipped
  • A padded unhooking mat and a large, rubberised landing net

Pike are hard-fighting but delicate. Handling them with the right tools keeps both you and the fish safe, and gets them back fighting fit.



When to Lure Fish for Pike in the UK

Autumn and winter are the classic pike months, and lure fishing comes into its own as the water cools and pike feed hard.

On rivers, streams and many canals in England and Wales, remember the coarse fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June — always check the rules for your water, as most enclosed stillwaters are exempt and Scotland has no statutory coarse close season.

In high summer take extra care: when water temperatures climb above roughly 20°C, oxygen levels drop and pike tire easily, so it’s best to leave them be until conditions cool.



Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best lures for pike?

There’s no single best lure — good pike anglers carry a spread. A well-rounded box holds a jerkbait or two, a shallow and a deep crankbait, a spoon, a spinnerbait and a few soft plastic shads on jig heads. That lets you search every depth and switch tactics until you find what the pike want on the day.

Do I need a wire trace for pike?

Yes. Pike teeth slice through ordinary line in seconds, so a wire trace is essential whenever you fish for pike, with lures or bait. It protects your tackle and, just as importantly, prevents fish being left trailing a lure.

What size lure should I use for pike?

As a rule, bigger lures select bigger fish. Larger jerkbaits, spoons and 6"–9" soft lures are the go-to for specimen pike, while smaller lures of around 3 inches - 5 inches tend to bring more bites on tough days and from smaller “jack” pike.

What colour pike lures work best?

Match the water. Natural silver, roach and perch patterns excel in clear conditions, while bright firetiger, chartreuse and orange patterns are easier for pike to track in coloured water or low light.

When is the best time of year for pike lure fishing?

Autumn through winter is prime time in the UK, with surface lures also coming good in spring and autumn. Avoid targeting pike in warm summer water for the fish’s welfare.