Wisconsin Links:
Find a musky water
- Wisconsin muskellunge waters (Pub No. FH 515) – information on musky life history, research, management and classification of musky waters, including a list of lakes and rivers that contain muskellunge and the type of access available.
- Trophy fishing opportunities – based on water productivity and growth potential of the fish and facilitated by higher minimum length regulations, anglers fishing these waters will have a better chance of catching a “trophy” musky.
Fishing for musky
- Where and when to fish
- Releasing musky
- Musky fact sheet
- Identification of muskellunge, northern pike and their hybrids (Pub No. FH 503)
Management
- Wisconsin muskellunge management team
- Muskellunge management update, 2012 (Pub No. FH 508)
Publications
- Musky fishing gaining in popularity with Wisconsni anglers, DNR Weekly News 10/16/2012
- Long live the kings from Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine.
- Keeping the fight in the king of fishes from Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine (8/06) (genetics information on the musky)
- Musky related news releases – latest musky-related information
Regulations
- For musky fishing season dates, see Muskellunge seasons
- For “Trophy” Musky Waters, see Trophy regulations
- For a complete listing of musky fishing regulations, see the Guide to Wisconsin hook and line fishing regulations.