There may only be several big fish in a smaller body of water or stretch of river, while on waters like Lake St. As such, the population density is seldom high. This large, toothy predator is at the top of the food chain wherever it is found in the Great Lakes State. Clair and Thornapple Lake, all of which have large muskie populations,' said Christian LaSage, a fisheries biologist in the DNR's Aquatic Species Unit. 'We have several lakes that provide good opportunities for muskellunge angling, including but not limited to Lake Hudson, Lake St. Numerous big muskies are entered every year in the Master Angler Awards. The Department of Natural Resources has managed muskie fisheries for several years through stocking, habitat development and enforcement of the fishing regulations designed to keep the fishery alive and well.

Lakes and rivers throughout our state offer excellent prospects for hooking up with a muskie this year, with 50-inch fish possible on some waters.

Muskie fishing in Michigan is coming of age.

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