What lakes in Washington have Muskie?
Being a standout fishery among the seven tiger musky lakes in Washington – Merwin, Mayfield, Tapps and Evergreen to the west and Curlew, Silver and Newman in the northeast – is noteworthy in itself.
What fish are in Curlew Lake Washington?
Species you might catch
- Chiselmouth.
- Largemouth bass.
- Northern pikeminnow.
- Peamouth.
- Rainbow trout.
- Smallmouth bass.
- Tiger muskie.
- Yellow perch.
Where can I find tiger muskie in Washington state?
Lets get started:
- Evergreen Reservoir: At 247 acres, Evergreen is the smallest of the Musky lakes and may be the toughest lake to hook a Tiger.
- Silver Lake: Located in Spokane County, Silver lake is 486 acres.
- Newman Lake: Also located in Spokane county, Newman is the biggest of the east side lakes at 1200 acres.
Are there muskies in Washington state?
Tiger muskies are one of three members of the pike family living in Washington. Tiger muskies are classified as game fish while northern pike are classified as prohibited. Average is 18-20 inches at two years old, 25-30 inches at three years old. Mature adults are 34-48 inches and can grow to an excess of 30 pounds.
What’s the difference between northern pike and muskie?
Both pikes and muskies have pores on the underside of their lower jaws that allow them to detect vibrations in nearby water, but muskies always have more. If you flip your catch over (carefully!) and count five or fewer pores on each side of the jaw, it’s a pike. If there are six or more on either side, it’s a muskie.
Where can I fish in Curlew Lake?
Go fishing for rainbow trout at Curlew Lake! Trout can be found the length of Curlew lake, but are often found in the shallow waters near Curlew Lake State Park and in the deeper waters off the shore of Black Beach Resort.
What is the smallest state park in Washington?
Ranald MacDonald’s Grave State Park
Interpretive opportunities Nearby Ranald MacDonald’s Grave State Park, the smallest interpretive state park in Washington, is managed by Curlew Lake State Park. A 25-mile drive along the Kettle River will take visitors to the park, situated near the Canadian Border.
Do muskie bite humans?
Muskies, or muskellunge, are predatory ambush specialists whose diet is mostly smaller fish, even smaller muskies. However, a Wikipedia description of the species includes this passage: “Although very rare, muskellunge attacks on humans do occur on occasion.”
Why are muskie so hard to catch?
Muskies are known as the “fish of 10,000 casts” for a reason. An elusive predator with razor-sharp teeth and a picky pallet, specific gear is needed to fish for the muskellunge — they reach up to five feet long, and can put up a strong fight against the most seasoned of anglers, including Animal Planet’s Jeremy Wade.