Fishing For

Chain pickerel

4.0

(268)

4.4K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Chain pickerel. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

1.4 ft

Maximum Length

3.2 ft

Maximum Weight

9.4 lbs

Depth Range

Temperature Range

50.0 - 68.0 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Chain pickerel

5.0

(2)

Meddybemps Lake

Washington County, Maine

Gloucester County, New Jersey

Somerset County, New Jersey

44 Catches

5.0

(1)

Beaver Creek Lake (Bear Creek Lake)

Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Queens, New Brunswick

Washington County, Maine

Suffolk County, New York

Monmouth County, New Jersey

29 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Chain pickerel

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common shiner

4.0

(150)

54 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1199)

45 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait

4.0

(31)

36 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners

4.0

(49)

35 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Crankbait

4.0

(48)

35 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1112)

28 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm

4.0

(56)

26 Catches

Lures by Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait 2" - 3/16 oz. - Pearl White

5.0

(2)

25 Catches

Recently Caught Chain pickerel

Collin Rieger

1 day ago

•

Burlington County, New Jersey

Species Chain pickerel

5 likes

Evan Phelps

2 days ago

•

Lewis County, New York

Species Chain pickerel

9 likes

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Jim Robinson

4 days ago

•

Gloucester County, New Jersey

Caught two slime darts in less than a half hour.

Species Chain pickerel

20 likes • 2 comments

Snipingfish Fishlife

6 days ago

•

Passaic County, New Jersey

Too heavy I had to grab the line , snapped off and had to reach in the water to get him . Got my hook and lure back 👍🏻

Species Chain pickerel

6 likes

Arm Long Beach

6 days ago

•

Somerset County, Maine

Another slimy.

Species Chain pickerel

Gear 1

8 likes • 1 comment

Arm Long Beach

6 days ago

•

Kennebec County, Maine

Species Chain pickerel

Gear 1

5 likes • 1 comment

LL Tucker

6 days ago

•

Gloucester County, New Jersey

A few morning catches

Species Chain pickerel

26 likes • 2 comments

Arm Long Beach

1 week ago

•

Kennebec County, Maine

Another slimy.

Species Chain pickerel

Gear 1

8 likes

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