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	Muskellunge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Muskellunge or muskie (Esox masquinongy) are large, relatively rare freshwater fish of North America.
		Muskellunge are found in the Great Lakes region north to Canada, the St.
		A subspecies of the Muskellunge found in the lakes of the Midwest, the Tiger Muskellunge is hybrid of the Great Lakes Muskellunge and the Northern Pike.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muskellunge (1033 words)

	MUSKELLUNGE
		Muskellunge have cream-colored or pearly-white bellies with small gray or brown spots; long, deeply forked, green to rust-colored caudal fins with sharply pointed tips; and green to rustcolored pointed pectoral (on the side behind the gills) and pelvic (on the belly) fins.
		Muskellunge spawn from mid-April to late May, when the water temperature rises to between 50 and 600 F. The males and females seek shallow bays with muck bottoms covered by dead vegetation, swimming side by side over several hundred yards of shoreline and shedding eggs and milt (sperm) simultaneously at irregular intervals.
		Muskellunge lurk near the drop-offs from rock or sand bars in the middle of lakes; along weed beds; in small weed-covered bays; and in shady waters close to shores that are fringed with overhanging trees.
	www.calntisa.com /fish/musky.htm (1867 words)

	Underwater World - Muskellunge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The muskellunge has been exclusively a game fish in Ontario since 1904 and in Quebec since 1936 due to the intensity of sport fishing for it and the decline in catches.
		A close relative of the northern pike, the muskellunge exhibits the same long body shape with dorsal and anal fins set back near the tail, the long, flat-topped snout with undershot jaw, and the large mouth armed with rows of strong, sharp teeth.
		Today, muskellunge are most often caught in the length range of 71 to 122 cm and weight range of 2.3 to 16.3 kg.
	www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca /zone/underwater_sous-marin/muske/musk_e.htm (430 words)

	The Pike of New York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Similar in appearance to northern pike, muskellunge differ by having scales only on the upper half of both the cheeks and gill covers, and 12 to 18 sensory pores on the undersurface of the lower jaw.
		Muskellunge are extremely rapid growers, reaching ten to 12 inches in length by the time they are eight month old.
		Tiger muskellunge are a hybrid cross between northern pike and muskellunge.
	www.dec.state.ny.us /website/dfwmr/fish/fishspecs/piketext.html (2519 words)

	NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Muskellunge
		The muskellunge is the largest member of the pike family, a highly prized sportfish and a true trophy.
		Muskellunge are generally a shallow-water fish, preferring areas of weeds, logs, and other cover in both lake and stream environments.
		Muskellunge can be caught throughout the year, even through the ice - in fact, the current state record was caught just that way.
	www.state.nj.us /dep/fgw/fish_muskie.htm (482 words)

	Muskellunge
		Muskellunge are found from Ontario's lower Great Lakes to the glacial lakes of the Canadian Shield and in many rivers and lakes in between.
		Muskellunge can be distinguished from northern pike by the vertical stripes on the musky and the small oblong spots that are orientated horizontally on the pike.
		The spawning of muskellunge begins shortly after the ice breaks up, usually in early April and May. Spawning grounds are the heavily vegetated floodplains of rivers and bays of larger lakes in about 15 - 20 inches of water.
	www3.sympatico.ca /danfaber/fishpages/musky.html (248 words)

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		Muskellunge inhabit the pools of medium to large streams and rivers in north east, south east and south-central
		Muskellunge live and spawn in lakes and rivers which have dense, aquatic or flooded terrestrial vegetation.
		Muskellunge are ambush predators which dart out of cover to capture their prey.
	aquanic.org /publicat/state/ky/cool2.htm (2883 words)

	WDNR - Musky (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The muskellunge, or musky, is one of Wisconsin's most important and unique trophies.
		Muskellunge Fact Sheet - information on musky identification, distribution and tips on fishing for musky.
		Wisconsin Muskellunge Rivers - a list of rivers with musky including river miles, access type, and musky classification and category.
	www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/water/fhp/fish/musky (228 words)

	Muskie Stockings In Ohio Lakes
		By the year 1900 muskellunge populations had declined significantly, especially in the Lake Erie drainage area, as a result of urbanization and the draining of the vast marshlands for agriculture.
		Today, native muskellunge are rare in the Lake Erie drainage basin with a few catches reported from tributary streams, the lake proper, and sightings in commercial seining operations in Sandusky Bay.
		Prime stream muskellunge habitat is generally considered to be long pools (at least 0.2 mile) with a minimum depth of at least 3-4 feet and an abundance of submerged woody structure.
	home.fuse.net /rockyfmh/muskiestockings.html (2449 words)

	EEK! - Critter Corner - The Muskellunge - Wisconsin's State Fish
		Meet the muskellunge -- a lean, mean fightin' machine that's the most sought-after trophy fish in Wisconsin; yet it still takes the average angler more than 50 hours to catch a legal muskellunge.
		Muskellunge vary greatly in color and markings, depending on the clarity and color of their home waters.
		Because having a muskellunge on the other end of the line is like having a tiger by the tail.
	www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/caer/ce/eek/critter/fish/musky.htm (717 words)

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		In addition, because muskellunge need 4-6 years to grow into the first phase (legal size), and approximately 10-15 years to true trophy class, this type of specialized fishery requires a long-term commitment by government and the public for it's success.
		This early spring stocking will give the young muskellunge the added benefit of a full summer season to acclimate to their new environment, and if successful it is anticipated that within 2-3 years, this waterbody will be harboring a significant population of muskellunge in excess of legal size.
		Muskellunge and similar like fish do vary a little from the formula, but the calculated weight will be accurate enough for most situations.
	www.mi22.com /CATCHANDRELEASE1.doc (4025 words)

	Wisconsin Symbols, State Fish: Muskellunge - SHG Resources
		Young muskellunge do not hesitate to attack other fish of nearly their own size, grabbing the prey by the head and swimming around with the tail sticking out of their mouth until they digest enough to swallow the rest of the unfortunate victim.
		Muskellunge prefer water in the 67-to 72-degree range and are hardly ever found in waters with a maximun temperature below 68 F. Muskellunge favor clear water and cannot adapt to water that stays turbid most of the time.
		Muskellunge cannot endure fast current, so they are seldom found in rivers with high gradient (drop), of more than 10 feet per mile.
	www.shgresources.com /wi/symbols/fish (926 words)

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		In addition, because muskellunge need 4-6 years to grow into the first phase, and approximately 10-15 years to true trophy class, this type of specialized fishery requires a long-term commitment by government and the public for it's survival.
		It was also agreed that the size limit for muskellunge in Echo Lake Reservoir should be consistent with other state waters (30 inches or greater), and that a daily bag limit of one muskellunge per day would be recommended to the DFGW and NWCDC regulating boards.
		A total of 300 muskellunge were transferred to aerated coolers and livewells in boats supplied by the Chapter #22 volunteers, and distributed one or two at a time throughout the entire lake.
	www.mi22.com /anth1.doc (3942 words)

	Muskellunge: A Record Class Resource
		Muskellunge are found primarily along the eastern shore of Georgian Bay and in several locations along the north shore of the North Channel, Lake Huron.
		In addition, the UGLMU is contributing to a recent MN initiative that is investigating the genetic diversity of muskellunge populations throughout the province.
		With the addition of appropriate regulations and continued efforts to identify and protect important habitat the future of muskellunge populations in eastern Georgian Bay and the North Channel of Lake Huron should be bright.
	www.trentu.ca /muskie/biology/biol15.htm (878 words)

	Water Quality and the Effects of Changes in Phosphorus Loading to Muskellunge Lake, Vilas County, Wisconsin
		The average nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio in Muskellunge Lake ranged from 15:1 to 20:1; therefore, phosphorus should usually be the nutrient limiting algal growth in the lake and the nutrient to focus on when considering management efforts to improve water quality.
		Short stratified periods occur in Muskellunge Lake because the lake is relatively shallow with respect to its surface area.
		Most of the phosphorus entering Muskellunge Lake comes from natural sources (ground water flowing through undeveloped areas to the north of Muskellunge Lake); however, septic systems were estimated to contribute about 16 percent of the total input.
	pubs.usgs.gov /wri/wri034011 (7279 words)

	Muskellunge Esox masquinongy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The muskellunge (muskie) is the largest member of the pike family.
		Muskellunge spawn in the spring following the northern pike spawning period.
		The norlunge (or tiger muskellunge) is a northern pike X muskellunge hybrid.
	fish.dnr.cornell.edu /nyfish/Esocidae/muskellunge.html (361 words)

	Muskellunge! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Muskellunge can be the most challenging, elusive and unpredictable of all freshwater game fish.
		Muskellunge primarily feed on other fish but have also been known to eat mammals, reptiles and birds.
		Muskellunge are a fierce predatory animal that can reach high rates of speed while ambushing their prey.
	www.muskyusa.com /page5.html (572 words)

	National Factsheets - Fish Fact Sheet - Muskellunge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In Canada, the muskellunge occurs in rivers and lakes from the Saint John River system in New Brunswick, through southern Quebec, the St. Lawrence and its north and south tributaries, throughout the lower Great Lakes and in Manitoba.
		The preferred habitat of the muskellunge is warm, heavily vegetated lakes, stumpy, weedy bays, and slow, heavily vegetated rivers.
		Typically, adult muskellunge move little, other than to dart swiftly after prey, and very large individuals are often found in less vegetated water to a depth of 15 metres (50 feet).
	www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca /canwaters-eauxcan/infocentre/guidelines-conseils/factsheets-feuillets/national/muskellunge_e.asp (516 words)

	"Iowa Fish & Fishing" - muskellunge
		The muskellunge differs from other pikes in having the upper half of the cheeks and opercles lightly scaled and the lower portion of these parts scaleless.
		The first food of young muskellunge is zooplankton, but after a few days of life fish are consumed.
		Muskellunge spawn in early spring, several weeks later than northern pike.
	www.iowadnr.com /fish/iafish/musky.html (645 words)

	Muskellunge Fishing in Ohio: (Muskie Management for high quality fisheries)
		The ODNR Division of Wildlife's muskellunge program is designed to maintain high-quality muskellunge fisheries at a limited number of lakes throughout Ohio.
		After 1930, muskellunge populations declined significantly especially in the Lake Erie drainage area as a result of urbanization, blocking of migration routes by dams, and draining of vast marshlands for agriculture.
		The club fosters and promotes sport fishing for muskellunge, and promotes the release of nontrophy (less than 30-inch) muskies, to promote good sportsmanship and brotherhood among men, women, and children, and to provide the Division of Wildlife with statewide information on muskellunge catch and harvest.
	www.dnr.state.oh.us /wildlife/Fishing/pub133/pub133.htm (1601 words)

	Muskellunge
		The muskellunge is the king of all freshwater fish growing in excess of 50 inches, they must be at least 36 inches to be considered a keeper in Lake Hopatcong.
		Lake Hopatcong's top predator is the muskellunge, or muskie for short; it is also the most elusive.
		Muskellunge reared at the hatchery in ponds are fed fathead minnows and reach 10 inches by Sept. 1.
	www.kneedeepclub.org /Species/muskie.html (1772 words)

	Muskellunge management: Minnesota DNR
		No matter how lovingly we treat the muskellunges, it is destined to remain uncommon and hard to catch.
		- 50 inches or greater is a trophy muskellunge.
		- 45-49 inches is a trophy male muskellunge.
	www.dnr.state.mn.us /fish/muskellunge/management.html (650 words)

	Thornapple Lake, Barry County, MI
		The muskellunge population in Thornapple Lake is presumed to be natural and of the Great Lakes "form" (Seelbach 1988).
		Twenty-five percent of the northern muskellunge exceeded 38 inches (legal size then), and 86% of the walleye were legal size (15 inches).
		The special northern pike and muskellunge season from the last Saturday in April to November 30th should remain in effect to protect muskies during the spawning season and to prevent overharvest during the ice fishery.
	www.dnr.state.mi.us /PUBLICATIONS/PDFS/ifr/ifrlibra/status/waterbody/00-14.htm (2530 words)

	Muskellunge
		RANGE AND HABITAT: The muskellunge is native to Ohio and is found in both major drainage basins of the state.
		Prime muskellunge habitat is found in heavily vegetated lakes with lots of tree stumps and bays.
		Prime stream muskellunge habitat is generally considered to be long pools (at least 0.2 miles in length) with a minimum depth of at least 3 to 4 feet and an abundance of submerged woody structure.
	www.dnr.state.oh.us /wildlife/Fishing/aquanotes-fishid/muskie.htm (372 words)

	The Kinkaid Area Critical Trends Assessment: Sidebar - The Fish of 10,000 Casts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Muskellunge are stocked in Kinkaid Lake and sometimes add 33 inches to their lengths in less than five years.
		Recently another sport fish-the muskellunge, the largest fish of the pike family-is eclipsing the bass as the object of anglers’ desire.
		The muskellunge was probably never common in Illinois and may have been present only in Lake Michigan.
	dnr.state.il.us /orep/c2000/assessments/kweb/fish.htm (430 words)

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		Muskellunge are often associated with aquatic vegetation or submerged structures (rock reefs, fallen trees).
		Muskellunge home ranges in West Okoboji Lake were broadly overlapping, and, occasionally, two or more fish were found in close proximity to each other.
		Muskellunge in a smaller bay had winter home ranges that were contained in the summer home ranges.
	www.glfc.org /fishmgmt/habitat/MUS.HTM (4454 words)

	WDFW Fact Sheet: Tiger muskellunge stocking at Green Lake
		Tiger muskellunge are a sterile hybrid of northern pike and muskellunge
		Tiger muskellunge grow rapidly, attaining a length of 20 inches in their first year and 30 inches in their second year.
		Tiger muskellunge prefer shallow, weedy habitats characterized by dense aquatic vegetation in summer and fall and tend to move into deeper water during winter months.
	wdfw.wa.gov /factshts/tigermusk.htm (634 words)

	TIBS - Muskellunge Sportfishery Restoration
		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 York and the Province of Ontario.
		The decline in the St. Lawrence River muskellunge population has been met with a community response that is leading to recovery of this remarkable resource.
		The recent Phase III update of the St. Lawrence River muskellunge management plan (Update of the Strategic Plan for Management of the St. Lawrence River Muskellunge Population and Sportfishery, Phase III: 2003-2010) as prescribed by the St. Lawrence River Esocid Working Group, guides the proposed work for muskellunge.
	www.esf.edu /tibs/Muskellunge.htm (406 words)

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