Is musky living or nonliving?

1. How long can a musky live?
2. What kind of fish is a muskie?
3. Do muskies eat dead fish?
4. Can a muskie reproduce?
5. How old is a musky?
6. Where can I find musky?
7. Are Muskie good eating?
8. Do Muskie eat ducks?

How long can a musky live?

Muskellunge can reach speeds of 30 miles per hour and live for as long as 30 years. The heaviest published weight for muskellunge is 31.8 kg (70 lbs.) SIZE: Muskellunge commonly obtain lengths of around 95 cm (37.4 inches).

What kind of fish is a muskie?

The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), often shortened to muskie, musky or lunge, is a species of large freshwater predatory fish native to North America. It is the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae.

Do muskies eat dead fish?

Subject: RE: musky on dead baits ? Think of it this way plastic lures are not alive and Muskies eat it all the time, key to dead sucker is to keep it moving even if just slightly, if it moves its food.

Can a muskie reproduce?

Reproduction. Cross-breeding of the true muskellunge and the northern pike occurs naturally in the wild where both parent species occur. The tiger muskie is sterile, which is not unusual for a hybrid fish.

How old is a musky?

A 20 lb musky can be between 8-12 years of age and the life expectancy being estimated at over 30 years. Often referred to as the fish of a thousand casts, the musky is often a fish of folklore and legend.

Where can I find musky?

Muskies spawn at around 55 degrees so ideal spawning sites are located in shallow, flat, marshy areas usually lees than 3 feet in depth. Protection from wind and colder main lake water temperatures make isolated bays, islands and small creek inlets all good spawning sites.

Are Muskie good eating?

In the end, muskie fish is indeed edible, but do remember about its high mercury levels and do not consume it more than once per month. Women who want to have children and children should avoid muskie fish altogether. Muskie can be a decent dish to have every once in a while, but definitely not as a primary fish dish.

Do Muskie eat ducks?

Muskies can consume waterfowl (adult & young) as part of their regular diet. Ducklings can be a common food source for muskies. Muskies will eat a duckling when the opportunity presents itself. ... Young ducklings, in fact, have been observed being snatched up by muskies, northern pike, bass, and even large catfish.