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Pre-Spawn Chomp Originally published in the Muskies Canada Release Journal – March April 2008 From many angler observations, it appears female muskellunge will usually feed up in April before spawning activities start in early May. This behavior is witnessed by their presence at perch, crappie and other panfish runs and aggregations during the month of […]
Trophy-Sized Muskellunge Angled from Ontario Waters, 1917-2010
Kerr, S. J., A. Kirkpatrick, and T. J. Haxton. 2011. Characteristics of Trophy-Sized Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) Angled from Ontario Waters, 1917-2010. Fisheries Policy Section, Biodiversity Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 7 p. + appendices. Click here to view summaries from all archived OMNR publications. Executive Summary An effort was made to compile […]
Muskellunge of the Ottawa River
Kerr, S. J. 2010. Muskellunge of the Ottawa River. Biodiversity Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 21 p. + appendices Ecology of Ottawa River Muskellunge Muskellunge Habitat Generally, the habitat preferences of muskellunge may be described as heavily vegetated lakes; stumpy, weedy bays; and slow-flowing river systems (see Appendix 1). They have the […]
Guidelines for Competitive Fishing Events for Muskellunge in Ontario
August 2007. Guidelines for Competitive Fishing Events for Muskellunge in Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. Click here to view summaries from all archived OMNR publications. Introduction Competitive fishing is a growing industry in Ontario (Kerr and Kamke 2003, Kerr 2004). Bass (Micropterus spp.) are the most commonly targeted species at these events. […]
Catch and Release Angling: A Review with Guidelines for Proper Fish Handling Practices
Casselman, S. J. 2005. Catch-and-release angling: a review with guidelines for proper fish handling practices. Fish & Wildlife Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 26 p. Click here to view summaries from all archived OMNR publications. Executive Summary The use of catch-and-release practices by anglers is increasing. This increase is a result of […]
OMNR – Characteristics of Ontario Muskellunge Fisheries Based on Volunteer Angler Diary Information_2004
Kerr, S. J. 2004. Characteristics of Ontario muskellunge fisheries based on volunteer angler diary information. Fish and Wildlife Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 19 p. + appendices. Click here to view summaries from all archived OMNR publications. Abstract This report consolidates volunteer angler diary information, collected from a variety of sources over […]
Effective Release Techniques for Muskellunge – 1999
Click here to view summaries from all archived OMNR publications. 1999. Effective Release Techniques for Muskellunge – 1999. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) or muskie as it is commonly known, is a fast growing predator and highly prized torophy fish. The muskie is closely related to the northern pike […]
2016 Hugh C. Becker Muskie Symposium
50 Years of Co-operation March 13-15, Minneapolis, MN Registration is now open. Download the schedule of speakers (.xlsx File – 17 KB). Abstracts for all talks and poster sessions Keynote Speakers Trophy Muskellunge Populations and Fisheries Can Be Sustainable John M. Casselman*, Queen’s University, Department of Biology – Kingston ON Jonah L. Withers, Department of Forestry and […]
The Saint John River Muskellunge Tagging Project, 2006 – 2015
January 2016 – Steven Kerr and Brandon Jones Executive Summary This document has been prepared to summarize results of a muskellunge tagging project which has been conducted on the Saint John River, New Brunswick, from 2006 to 2015 (inclusive). During that period of time, 691 muskellunge have been angled, tagged and released by members of […]
Feeding Habits and Diet of the Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy): a Review of Potential Impacts on Resident Biota
January 2016 – Report prepared by Steven J. Kerr for Muskies Canada Inc. and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Executive Summary The Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) is known as a voracious apex predator. In instances where muskellunge are extending their range, either through intentional or inadvertent introduction and natural range extension, concerns have been […]