Muskellunge
The Muskellunge inhabits lakes, rivers, streams, impoundments and ponds. They are an ambush predator often found in vegetation or submerged trees and feed on fishes, insects, crustaceans, birds and small mammals. The species is managed in the following Eastern South Dakota Lakes: Lynn, Middle Lynn, Amsden, West 81, North Island, and Sinai Lakes. They can also be found in East 81 Lake, Little Brush WPA, East Oakwood and the lower Missouri River.
They are a slender torpedo shaped fish with a “duckbill” shaped snout filled with sharp teeth. They have scales only on the upper portion of the cheeks and have six or more sensory pores on the lower jaw. Their body has dark bars or spots on a light background and a pointed tail (caudal) fin.
Species:
Muskellunge
Daily Limit:
1 (minimum length 40”)
Possession Limit:
2
Proud Angler Qualifications:
20 lbs and 40 in (released fish only)