Tiger Muskellunge

DE Tiger Muskellunge Fishing Guide

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Tiger Muskellunge are long, slender fish with a large duckbill shaped mouth full of needle sharp teeth. It looks much like a Muskellunge but on its sides are broken and often out of line dark bars (stripes).

Habitat & Range

The Tiger Muskellunge can be found from deep open water to shallow weeds and fallen trees. The fish are carnivores to the extreme and, because of their size, will eat most anything that is smaller than they are, including small birds and mammals.

Where to Fishing

Brandywine Creek and Christina River

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Because of the large size of its prey, big jerk baits, large spinners, and topwater lures are often the top choices. Large Golden Shiners or small Common Carp are favorite live baits for Tiger Muskellunge .

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