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 […]
Steve Nelson is awarded the 2024 Paul Gasbarino Distinguished Service Award
Long time member Steve Nelson was awarded the 2024 Paul Gasbarino Distinguished Service Award last night at the Kawartha Lakes meeting. This is a well deserve honor for M. Nelson who serve the club all these years: 1997-1999 National Secretary 2000-2003 National Secretary/Treasurer 2007-2020 National Secretary 2021-2022 President From your fellow members, congratulations Sir!
The Release Journal is back!
Muskies Canada is very proud to announce the return of the Release Journal! Over the years the Release Journal has evolved from a typed newsletter of a few pages to a professional quality magazine that has become the go-to for muskellunge fishing enthusiasts. Producing such a publication required a lot of effort from one or […]
What are the ecological impacts of winter water level drawdowns on muskellunge in Canada’s historic Rideau Canal? Exploring winter connectivity and habitat use to inform conservation strategies
Jordanna N. Bergman, PhD Candidate | Department of Biology, Carleton University The Rideau Canal Waterway, located in eastern Ontario, is a 202-kilometres continuous route that forms a hydrological connection between the Ottawa River, at Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, and Lake Ontario, at the city of Kingston. Constructed 1826 to 1832, the system was originally […]
Musky Monday Seminar Series!
I wanted to share this exciting news from John Anderson at the Ottawa River Musky Factory about this new Seminar series I am excited to be a part of: Announcing the Musky Monday Seminar Series for 2021 Beginning Tuesday January 5th (because France’s birthday is on Monday the 4th) and every Monday evening after […]