Muskellunge Fishing in New York
Top 1 lakes ranked by stocking volume
New York stocks muskellunge in 1 known waters, ranging from small impoundments to multi-thousand-acre reservoirs. The lakes below are sorted by recent stocking volume — quantity isn't everything, but it's a strong proxy for how much effort the state agency is putting into a given fishery.
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About Muskellunge
The muskie is the fish of 10,000 casts. Big lakes in the Upper Midwest hold the legendary trophies. Heavy gear (8'+ rod, 80lb braid, fluorocarbon leader) is mandatory.
Best seasons: fall. Active water-temp range: 60–72°F.
Productive techniques
- big bucktails
- jerkbaits (Suick, Bobbie)
- topwater walking baits
- live suckers in cold water
Top Muskellunge lakes in New York
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | Total stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chautauqua Lake | Chautauqua | 13,156 | 2,791 |
Gear for Muskellunge
Tackle that consistently produces. Amazon Associate links — we earn from qualifying purchases.
- rod: Heavy 8'6" musky rod
- reel: Heavy baitcasting reel
- lure: Bucktails
- lure: Jerkbaits
- leader: 100lb fluorocarbon leader
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