Muskie
Esox masquinongy
- 1lakes
- 99logged catches
- 33 kg heaviest logged
Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), often abbreviated “muskie”, is a solitary and somewhat uncommon pike valued as a fighting game fish that is native to North America. They usually have a light silver or greenish body with dark vertical stripes. The species prefers clear waters and usually lurks in aquatic vegetation. Muskies sometimes reach up to 1.8 m (6 ft) and almost 32 kg (70 lb). Most of their diets consist of fish, but can also include crayfish, frogs, ducklings, snakes, mice, other small mammals, and small birds.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Minnows 
Shiners Lures
Golem Lure 2 m, #8/0 
Major Popper 70 g, #7/0 
Shad 10 cm Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Saint-Croix Lake — 99 catches , best 33 kg
- Golem Lure 2 m, #8/0 Spinning 6×
- Major Popper 70 g, #7/0 Spinning 6×
- Large Minnows Hook #8/0 Float 80 m 4×
- Large Minnows Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 4×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Muskie? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Muskie would be to use Large Minnows on a size #7/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Shads. The most successful lure is Pike Golem Lure 2 m, #8/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Spinner 21 g, #6/0 
Spinner 21 g, #6/0 
Crankbait 2.5 m, #5/0 
Crankbait 2.5 m, #5/0 
Crankbait 2.5 m, #6/0 
Medium Spoon 56 g, #6/0 
Spinnerbait 28 g, #4/0 Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.