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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), a native to the northeast and one of the largest freshwater predatory fish, is both an important ecological and economic resource to the State of New …

Muskellunge are the top predator in any body of water where they occur, and they will eat larger prey than most other freshwater fish. Adult muskellunge will eat fish from one-fourth to one …

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 …