Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is modifying its muskie stocking program at Lake Webster, due to a decline in muskie numbers at the northern Indiana lake. In May, DNR biologists released 1,500 muskies into Lake Webster that were 12-14 … Continued
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently completed stocking efforts for the 2014 season. A total of 36,228 muskellunge fingerlings were stocked into 21 water bodies located throughout the state. Michigan is home to two strains of naturally producing muskellunge, … Continued
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries biologists recently confirmed a 16-pound, 4-ounce tiger muskie caught on July 26 as a new Delaware state record for the species. Recreational angler James R. Stewart of Newark caught the fish in the … Continued
In April, 2011, a 12 year-old boy caught a 31.75 pound muskellunge (musky), setting a new Maryland State record for the species. On April 14, Kenneth Files of West Virginia and his father were fishing in the Potomac River, which … Continued
The muskellunge, or musky is the largest member of the pike family. These large predators have a torpedo shaped body with a mouth full of fang-like teeth. A pattern of dark vertical bars on a background ranging from light green … Continued