Where Does Tiger Muskellunge Live?

Tiger Muskellunge lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Tiger Muskellunge

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths (1-10 meters), but will move to deeper water during hot summer months.

Environment

Prefers clear, cool to warm waters of lakes, reservoirs, and slow-moving rivers. Often associated with submerged vegetation, fallen timber, rock piles, and other ambush cover. Requires ample space for hunting.

Geographic range

Primarily found in North America, stocked in various states and provinces within the natural ranges of its parent species (Northern Pike and Muskellunge). This includes parts of the Great Lakes region, Midwest, Northeast, and some western states where it has been introduced.

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