The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), often shortened to muskie, musky, ski, or lunge, is a species of large freshwater predatory fish native to North America. It is the largest member of the pike family, …

Muskellunge, also known as musky or muskie, are considered a cool water species and known as the “fish of 10,000 casts” as they are very wary and elusive to recreational anglers. They are considered …

A member of the pike family, the Muskellunge has an olive-to dark-gray back with a silvery side. Its sides usually have vertical bars or blotches, and its fins have spots or streaks.

Dec 1, 2025 · In this article, we are going to go in-depth on what a muskellunge is, how to find them, how to fish for them, and much more. While a muskie and northern pike are similar, they are not the …

May 27, 2024 · The muskellunge, commonly referred to as the muskie, is a large, predatory species found in freshwater lakes and rivers across North America. It is distinguished by its impressive …

One of the largest and most elusive fish that swims in Minnesota, this apex aquatic predator is known as the "fish of 10,000 casts." Muskies may indeed be elusive. But it is their low numbers in a lake – not …

Oct 6, 2025 · Muskellunge, (species Esox masquinongy), solitary and somewhat uncommon pike valued as a fighting game fish and, to a lesser extent, as a food fish. It inhabits weedy rivers and lakes of the …

Muskellunge have six or more pores on the underside of their jaws and the upper half of their cheeks are scaled, while northern pike have five or fewer pores and entirely scaled cheeks.

For information on bag limits, legal size and seasons for muskellunge, you can download a copy of Wisconsin’s fishing regulations (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/regulations_index.html) or pick up a …

Muskellunge have been raised for stocking in New York since the late 1800s, and this continues today at the Chautauqua State Fish Hatchery. Each spring, hatchery staff collect and fertilize eggs from wild …