In Pursuit Fishing Charters / 1000 Islands Fishing Guide
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The majority of muskies boated are caught by professional guide boats with experienced captain.
A world record Muskellunge - 69 pounds, 15 ounces - was set here on The St. Lawrence River.
Current size limit is set at 48 inches.
The Muskie population is a signature species for the St. Lawrence River and people in this area
really identify with the fish. Since 1985 when the fish population was in decline, Save the River,
Clayton and the College of Environmental Science and Forestry Foundation, Syracuse have
worked together to restore the muskellunge population in the St. Lawrence River and Lake
Ontario by monitoring spawning grounds and giving copies of a muskie portrait to anglers who
catch and release a fish above 48 inches. Before the lucky angler received a print, he or she
must complete a questionnaire giving details about where the large fish was caught, what the
temperature was and other details that help biologists studying Muskie. According to some local
experts, giving anglers a print to hang on their walls instead of the preserved remains of a
trophy-size muskellunge, has helped create a healthier population of the carnivorous fish. Since
1991, the average length of Muskies has increased by 3 inches, indicating that the fish are living
longer and therefore breeding more. Most of the credit for this goes to the participants, the
guides and the anglers who have embraced the new ethics.
Muskie fishing is the best in the fall. Captain Rick outfits the charter boat to troll for Muskie in
October, November and into December.
| WE SPECIALIZE IN MUSKIE |
The method generally used is to troll with down
riggers and outriggers. For many fishermen the
hours spent in search of the elusive Muskie has
little or no appeal. You must invest a lot of time
and have plenty of patience. It's called 'Muskie
Madness'. However, the reward can be great.
Many catches in the 50 inch + range have been
taken in the last couple of seasons.
riggers and outriggers. For many fishermen the
hours spent in search of the elusive Muskie has
little or no appeal. You must invest a lot of time
and have plenty of patience. It's called 'Muskie
Madness'. However, the reward can be great.
Many catches in the 50 inch + range have been
taken in the last couple of seasons.
