What is the largest muskie on record?
60 1/4 inches
The current all-tackle world-record muskie measured 60 1/4 inches and weighed 67 pounds, 8 ounces, a fish caught by Cal Johnson in 1949 at Lake Court Oreilles near Hayward, Wisc. Minnesota’s state record measured 56 7/8 inches.
How old is a 50 inch muskie?
On average, musky are about 11 inches long after their first year of life, reach 34” in year 7, reach 40” in year 9, and reach 50 inches by age 17. As you can see most growing happens withing the first five years of their life.
Where are the biggest muskies?
The world record muskie is currently living in Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake—or so biologists think. In a recent press release, the Minnesota DNR announced that earlier this year they landed the largest muskie they’ve ever seen. It happened while biologists were electrofishing for walleye.
What is the largest muskie caught in Pennsylvania?
Joe Martinelli Jr., of Pittsburgh, had the longest muskellunge at 53.5 inches. He caught the lunker July 4 on Tionesta Lake using a baker bait. It weighed 40 pounds 14 ounces.
How big was the biggest muskie ever caught?
The IGFA all-tackle world record muskie was caught by Cal Johnson on July 24, 1949 at Lake Court Oreilles near Hayward, Wis. The fish weighed 67 pounds, 8 ounces.
Where can I find all IGFA world records?
You can search all IGFA World Records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in All-TackleLine Class, All-Tackle Length for male, female and junior anglers. You can also download the application to submit a potential record, learn about scale certification, pretest your fishing line, and more.
Are there any world records for game fish?
The IGFA maintains the World Records for all species of game fish. You can search all IGFA World Records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in All-TackleLine Class, All-Tackle Length for male, female and junior anglers.
How to calculate the weight of a Muskie?
There are also several equations used by muskie anglers to estimate the weight of a fish based on its length and girth. The simplest is girth x girth x (length/800), with all measurements taken in inches. A similar equation is done by first subtracting 0.75 inch from the girth before calculating the estimated weight.
