Muskie – Learn The Facts That Can Help You Catch The Trophies
Muskie is the nick name giving to Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) which name comes from the Ojibwe word “maashkinoozhe” (ugly pike), although some citations refers the name is from the French “masque allong” (long mask) a modified Ojibwe etymology. Muskie is a relatively rare, large and elusive freshwater fish of North America, more often found in Minnesota.
This fish is the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae, with 3 recognized subspecies: Chautauqua Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy ohiensis) – Tiger Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy immaculatus) – Great Lakes Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy masquinongy)
All the subspecies are present in the areas where muskie live, including the Great Lakes (region north to Canada), Chautauqua Lake, Lake Ontario, the Ohio River system, the Saint Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, and in the Upper Mississippi, generally preferring cold, clear lakes and large rivers.
Subspecies have also name variations, such as Wisconsin Muskellunge, Barred Muskellunge, Allegheny River Pike, Jack, Pike, Ohio Muskellunge, Barred...
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