Muskellunge
OrderEsociformes
FamilyEsocidae
HabitatLakes
RangeN. North America
Max Length180 cm
Max Weight32 kg
DietCarnivore
About the Muskellunge
The apex predator of North American freshwater. Called the fish of 10,000 casts for their difficulty to catch. Can eat prey up to 30% of their body length. Stripe pattern varies by water clarity. Hybrid tiger muskie (with northern pike) are sterile and grow faster.