Typically, muskellunge fishing doesn’t “heat up” until middle or late summer, which is when water temperatures are warmer and this species is more active. Autumn is also prime fishing time. That’s when muskellunge tend to feed on larger prey in advance of the long winter and next spring’s spawning season. Many of the largest muskellunge are caught in October and November. Fishing in late autumn on big water can be darn cold and dangerous but many devout muskellunge anglers look forward to this time of year.

Like many predator species, muskellunge tend to be most active near dawn and dusk so these are good times to fish. Cool overcast days are often better for muskellunge fishing than hot sunny days. Still, do know that muskellunge, like all fish, are cold blooded, which means their body temperature is a direct reflection of their environment. As such, during early summer and late fall muskellunge may be at their most active during the warmest periods of the day.

Where to fish

Muskellunge are often found along weed edges, rocky shoals and points that drop off into deeper water. They can also be found in shallow or semi-shallow weedy bays that provide cover for them as they lie-in-wait to ambush a smaller fish. The water that surrounds an island can be a good place to fish. So too are sunken reefs or humps or shallow sand flats.

Muskellunge do not inhabit all Minnesota lakes and rivers so check LakeFinder to find a muskellunge fishing lake near you.

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