Muskellunge Fishing
Esox Masquinongy
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24-71 inch
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15-68 lb
Muskellunge, or “muskie,” are apex predators found in large, clear lakes and rivers across North America. Known for their long, sleek bodies and fearsome teeth, they are ambush predators, feeding on fish, frogs, and even small mammals. Muskellunge are highly prized by anglers for their size and the challenge they present.
Lures & Baits
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plugs
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spoons
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minnows
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook type: Bait Holder hook, Jighead, Circle hook, Worm hook
- Hook size: 2/0 - 7/0
How to Catch Muskellunge
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still fishing
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spinning
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drift fishing
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trolling
Where to Catch Muskellunge
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- East Tennessee
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Middle Tennessee
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Best Fishing Spots for Muskellunge
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Lake St. Clair (Metropark)
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Mille Lacs Lake (Garrison)
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Mille Lacs Lake
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White Bear Lake
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Lake Minnetonka, Woodland
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Sky Harbor Regional Airport
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Lake Geneva
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Oneida Lake
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Lake Erie (US, PA)
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Lake Erie - walnut
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Turvilles Bay
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Busse Lake
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Wiicawak Bay
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Murphy Creek (WI)
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P E Grubb Lake
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Lake Monona (fishing)
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Brookville Lake, IN
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Brittingham Bay