Forward thinking DNR’s, like that in Minnesota, have worked hard to re-establish the larger strain of Musky in the waters of the state and the results of that effort are increasingly evident each Musky season. As can be seen from the table below of average Musky growth, good fishery management is a long term investment that requires a long term commitment. Average Length (inches) of Muskellunge by Age and Sex Age (years) Immature Male Female 1 12 - - 2 17 - - 3 24 - - 4 26 - - 5 - 29 30 6 - 31 33 7 - 32 35 8 - 34 37 9 - 35 39 10 - 36 42 11 - 37 45 The table demonstrates that it takes 11 years on average for a fish to get to 45 inches. The table below lists 763 actual catches and indicates that at 45 inches a Musky is likely to be between 23 and 26 pounds.
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