Characterization of muskellunge breeding habitats and fishery at Lac Traverse (Sainte-Thècle, Quebec)
Authors : 1. Vanessa Duclos, Biologist, Bureau d’écologie appliquée2. Karine Gagnon, Applied Ecology Technician, Bureau d’écologie appliquée3. Stéphanie Langevin, Biologist, Bureau d’écologie appliquée4. Clothilde Saint-Marc, M.Sc. Biogeosciences5. Marc Pépino, Biologist, ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs In 2024, a project to characterize the spawning habitats […]
Nicolas Perrier has received the Paul Gasbarino Distinguished Service Award for 2026
Nicolas Perrier has received the Paul Gasbarino Distinguished Service Award for 2026. It is well deserved for cultivating and fostering relationships and partnerships who define who we are today. Nicolas blazed a path we walk today in many ways. Muskies Canada is full of special people who do extraordinary things for our beloved watershed and […]
Brent Bochek is the 2026 recipient of the Jim Herod Award
Congratulations to Brent Bochek, the 2026 recipient of the Jim Herod Award. It is to recognize outstanding achievements in outreach, education and awareness through community involvement. Brent is known as the “take a kid fishing” guy, and told us tonight he has done 200+ seminars, and every one has the call to be a better […]
Muskie Odyssey – An Overview
A recap of the great Muskies Odyssey that was held in Peterborough on March 29 2026 https://youtu.be/_luO4AHKWQM?si=tUJ4BxySQmRIEGeV
Ugly Pike Podcast: Muskie Odyssey Edition
Chris and Frank from the Ugly Pike Podcast sit with Muskies Canada Inc President Joe Found to talk about the new and exciting format to this year’s Muskie Odyssey as it merges with the powerhouse CanCast show in Peterborough, Ontario. Listen now
Fishing Reels Do’s & Don’ts: Drag Settings
This article was originally published in the Release Journal of Winter 2025 (Vol.48 Issue 4) The drag system in your muskie reel is essential, offering protection for your reel and tackle components. It essentially acts like a pressure release valve. The factory drag rating for your reel has been determined by the components that make […]
And the 2025 Paul Gasbarino Distinguished Service Award goes to…
It’s a tremendous honor for me to be presenting the Paul Gasbarino Distinguished Service Award. To me, Paul Gasparino was much more than just a Muskies Canada member, he was also a friend. Not only did he spend 9 years as our National President, but he is also one of the founding members of Muskies […]