Tweet Anglers seeking the ultimate trophy fish don’t have to wait much longer. The fishing season for muskellunge, New York’s largest freshwater sportfish, opens on May 30 across much of the state. In New York’s Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, … Continue reading →
Tweet Daniel auer of Valentine holds a master angler muskie from Merritt. Merritt Reservoir has long been one of Nebraska’s top fishing destinations. Merritt is an irrigation reservoir, but unlike some others, it fills every year because of the ample … Continue reading →
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Tweet DNR certifies new catch-and-release state record muskie An angler on Lake Vermilion caught and released Minnesota’s new state record muskellunge, a 57 1/4 inch fish that he called a “true giant.” The DNR certified the state catch-and-release record fish … Continue reading →
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Tweet in Most State Waters Fishing season for muskellunge, also known as “muskie” or “musky”, starts in inland waters Saturday, May 25 and in Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. … Continue reading →
Tweet Tiger Muskellunge Photograph A couple of tiger muskies were reported caught recently in Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7, one at Gartside Dam near Sidney and one at Tongue River Reservoir. These are the only waters in the region … Continue reading →
TweetMay 8, 2018 PIERRE, S.D. – As of April 30, the harvest restrictions for muskellunge and tiger muskies has changed from a statewide 40 inch minimum length limit and a daily limit of one fish to catch and release only … Continue reading →
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Tweet Hatchery Superintendent August 28, 2018Every year staff from the Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery visit select northern New Jersey waters to obtain mature Northern Pike, Walleye and Muskellunge to serve as “broodstock” for the state’s coolwater stocking programs. These broodstock fish are … Continue reading →
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TweetSleep in, and don’t skip the figure 8! LA CROSSE, Wis. — Jordan Weeks has been fishing muskellunge in Wisconsin for a quarter-century and working in fisheries management for the state since 1999. Based in La Crosse, he shares his … Continue reading →
Tweet Event Description: As the spring fishing season approaches, the DNR encourages Hoosier anglers to give Indiana muskie fishing a try. “Indiana has some of the best muskie fishing in the Midwest,” said Jed Pearson, a DNR fisheries biologist who … Continue reading →
Tweet DWR adopts a new management plan for Scofield Reservoir SCOFIELD — After an extensive public input process, the Division of Wildlife Resources has adopted a new management plan for the fishery at Scofield Reservoir. The plan, which was presented … Continue reading →
Tweet Event Description: Like Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” there’s no place like home for muskies in Lake Webster.DNR biologists say muskies, a large predatory fish, show some affinity to general areas at the 774-acre lake. Their assessment is … Continue reading →
TweetFishing for muskellunge opened June 3 in Minnesota – a state well known as a muskie fishing destination. Ever wanted to learn more about muskies in Minnesota? Chris Kavanaugh, northeast region fisheries manager, discussed some muskie basics. … Continue reading →
Tweet For the second year in a row, DNR fisheries biologists will tag and release 1,500 one-year old muskies into Lake Webster to boost the lake’s sagging muskie population.The stocking will happen this month. The fish normally would have been … Continue reading →
TweetHere are the basics Anglers can begin fishing for muskellunge on Saturday, June 3, in Minnesota – a state well known as a muskie fishing destination, according to the Department of Natural Resources. While committed muskie anglers might cast large … Continue reading →
Tweet Biologists Predict Good Fishing on Chautauqua Lake The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that DEC is opening the statewide fishing season for muskellunge on May 27 in most locations. However, the … Continue reading →
