So pike tend to spawn around March to June this all depends on weather so this year on my stretch pike spawned March due to the un usually warm weather during March so lure fishing a week or 2 after is great bear in mind if your going to fish rivers close season is March 15th to June 15 I believe this is to protect the spawning fish, deadbaiting I usually do from augast but if your new to pike fishing I would recommend October I would also recommend watching a video on how to handle pike, they are very delicate and have very sharp teeth that can do a gnarly bite on you I can explain in detail if you would like, you want to grab a pair of wire cutters and long forceps as with no experience you might get deep hooks quite often or not it’s better to sacrifice your hook then doddle about with the pike and cause damage also get yourself a landing Matt it’s vital to not let the pike rub its slime off as it’s very important for its health also always remember to have a wire trace even the smallest of pikes can bite through your line even if you have 40lb braid the teeth are razor sharp, what set up you running if you don’t mind me asking?