St. Lawrence River
The St. Lawrence River runs from the Atlantic into the Great Lakes and is considered one of the best places in the world to hook a trophy-sized muskie. In January and February, it's covered with ice. It is not uncommon for fishermen to come away with fish more than 40 pounds and 50 inches plus. Because of the river's size, some places are naturally better to fish than others. Some holes to check out are Alexandria Bay and American Island in Morristown. Using minnows as bait is also highly recommended.
newyorkgameandfish.com/fishing/muskies-pike-fishing/NY_0807_01/
Chautauqua Lake
Chuatauqua Lake is located in southwestern New York in Chautauqua County. During the winter, Long Point, Dewittville and Ashville Bay are recommended for muskie fishing. This 17-mile lake as been known to produce a fair amount of quality muskie every year and is one of the more important muskie fisheries in New York. Stocking and conservation efforts have ensured a consistent amount of quality muskies every year--in fact, 75 percent of the muskies caught in Chautauqua Lake are due to stocking. A typical catch is between 40 and 45 inches, but 50-inchers are not unheard of.
newyorkgameandfish.com/fishing/muskies-pike-fishing/NY_0805_02/
Otisco Lake
Otisco Lake is can be found in the southwest of New York near Syracuse. An angler fishing these waters recently broke the ice fishing tiger muskie world record with a 46-inch, 27-lb., 5-oz. catch on Feb. 14, 2009. The lake is stocked with fish from the South Otselic Hatchery, one of the best in the state. The average tiger muskie caught here ranges between 20 and 35 inches.
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Article Written By Jake Reed
Jake Reed began his freelance writing career in 2002. His work has been published in the "Seoul Times," "Star News," the "Diplomacy Journal" and on various websites. Reed holds a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from the University of California at San Diego.
