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Ohio Muskellunge Size and Quantity Limit

Ohio Muskellunge Size and Quantity Limit

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 8 months ago
Muskellunge or muskie are large, relatively rare freshwater fish of North America. They are the largest member of the pike family. Anglers seek mature muskies as coveted trophies or simply for a good fight. They are known by anglers for long, powerful runs, and stunning aerial acrobatics. At best a challenging fish to catch, the muskie has been called "the fish of 10,000 casts". Their low resilience and slow rate of reproduction have caused many governments to instate breeding programmes and harvest limits in an effort to maintain populations and provide anglers with a better chance at a trophy fish. The muskellunge is native to Ohio and is found in both major drainage basins of the state. Historically, it was abundant in the bays and tributaries of Lake Erie and in many streams in the Ohio River drainage. Currently, it is also found in several impoundments around the state but Ohio does not have a regulatory size limit and allows 2 fish to be kept daily. Prevent over harvest and help Ohio's muskies grow to be the mature trophy fish Ohio's musky anglers desire. Support a limit of 1 fish daily measuring 40 inches or more.

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November 14, 2006

I have been spending my weekends out on the water and seeing far too many small fish being removed from our local lakes by people who do not understand the damage they are doing to our population. The lack of clear regulations is hurting the future of this species and I am currently working to get a sit-down session with the wildlife division to present our case.

November 14, 2006

Seeing this level of backing for our muskies confirms that I am not the only one worried about these fish disappearing from our waters. This progress proves that we have a real shot at protecting these trophies for the future.

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November 14, 2006

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Kevin Castro
19 years ago Featured

keep the harvest limit low so the fishery stays healthy. dont want them to end up like the walleye numbers back in the day.

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Jeff Rao
19 years ago Featured

need to protect our muskies honestly they are hard enough to catch as it is without people cleaning out the lake.

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Mike Mehta
19 years ago Featured

its about time ohio gets with the program. catch and release is how we keep the sport alive. 2 fish is just way to many.

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Dave Osborne
19 years ago Featured

FINALLY. been saying this for years. no reason to keep two big muskies.

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Sarah Aguilar
19 years ago Featured

My husband spends every weekend out on the lake. If we want these trophy fish around for the kids we need better rules. 40 inches sounds fair.

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Brian Sinclair
19 years ago Featured

40 inches is a perfect minimum. let them grow big instead of taking the breeders out.

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HI
2 years ago

We would like to thank you yet again for the lovely ideas you offered Jesse when preparing her own post-graduate research and, most importantly, pertaining to providing all of the ideas in a single blog post. In case we had been aware of your blog a year ago, we'd have been rescued from the useless measures we were taking. Thanks to you. adults toys

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