Muskellunge (I.E. Musky, Muskie, Tiger Musky)

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Last 5 years total muskies over 34"
646 in 380 days on the water

  Muskellunge

Related Species

northern pike; pickerel; tiger muskie

Nicknames

Muskie, musky

Coloration

greenish to light brown to silver; Great Lakes strains are more silver in color

Field Marks

numerous canine teeth; 6-9 pores on underside of lower jaw; dark marks on a light background (compare northern pike).

Habitat

lakes, reservoirs and streams with abundant vegetation or similar cover

Feeding Habits

The muskellunge targets other fish as the staples of its diet, but it will eat anything it can fit into its mouth: ducks, mice, amphibians, snakes.

Comments

A true water wolf. Muskie fishing quickly becomes an obsession to those who pursue it, even though results may be few.

U.S. Record

69 lb. 11 oz. 10/20/49 Chippewa Flowage, WI

Tiger Musky

Related Species

northern pike; pickerel; muskellunge

Nicknames

none

Coloration

light colored with brownish fins and green vertical bars on sides

Field Marks

verical green bands on flanks

Habitat

similar to muskellunge

Feeding Habits

Like other members of the Esox family, the tiger muskie is an opportunistic predator and a solitary hunter.

Comments

The tiger muskie is a northern pike/muskellunge hybrid and is widely stocked in some areas.

U.S. Record

51 lb. 3 oz. 7/16/79 Lake Vieux Desert, WI/MI

 

 


John,

Thanks for all the great musky fishing over the years.  I never would have believed it possible to catch 9 musky between 39" & 46"  in just 6 fishing trips.  I will continue to go out fishing with you at least twice a year until I no longer have the strength to get the fish to the boat.

Thank You,
Mark Kasiske

   

 

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