Found Lake Ontario Muskie

[HuntNY]

You might as well wash it down with a thermometer. Lol top of the food chain...

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[fisherman21]

Check out the size of the Muskie caught August 5th trolling for salmon out of fair haven! 55"

[JakeyBaby]

Wow! True GIANTS!

[zach]

Saw that on fb, doesn't look like the fish went back in the water does it? That could been one of our monsters that one of us coulda run into this fall.....

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[BP Swing]

Kinda rare for any Muskies to be this far east (Fair Haven). Doesnt happen too often except Niagara region. The middle section of the lake is pretty much void of Muskies. Anyone else heard of any from Oak Orchard to Fairhaven stretch ? Too bad this one was kept obviously on the dock, bet it was 20-25 yrs old.

[Ronix 51]

I think someone posted that that fish was not releasable due to issues with the gills being damaged

[BlueEye]

http://www.syracuse.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2016/08/lake_ontario_angler_lands_55-inch_muskie_fishing_near_oswego_shore.html#incart_river_home

[EsoxAC3]

The gills can get beat up when they are caught on spoons or smaller lures....Not sure if that was the case but sadly it happens.

Edited August 11, 2016 by EsoxAC3

[Smoke-N-Finn]

Ain't worth it for me, I would be allowed one per season and Salmon taste and fight a whole lot better anyway.

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[longtimefisherman]

I heard it was taken in 100 ft of water...it did not go back in. Claimed it was hurt to bad.

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[EsoxOnly]

Hard to believe it would be landed if it was gill hooked with salmon tackle. Possible but unlikely in my opinion. A true monster and nearly my age I'm sure. RIP

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[Smoke-N-Finn]

People keep 20# lakers all the time, don't see people Boo Hoo- ing . About that

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[EsoxAC3]

I dont believe the average angler knows how to properly handle a muskie..... Especially in these high water temps. The big girl didnt stand a chance.......Even if they wanted to release it.

[GAMBLER]

People keep 20# lakers all the time, don't see people Boo Hoo- ing . About that

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Lakers are stocked.  Muskies are a self sustaining population.  Big difference. 

[EsoxAC3]

There is a HUGE difference in population density between a laker and a Muskie!! What exactly is your point, sir?

Edited August 11, 2016 by EsoxAC3

[DavidDez]

55" Muski CAUGHT in Oswego Story here : http://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2016/08/lake_ontario_angler_lands_55-inch_muskie_fishing_near_oswego_shore.html

[Missdemeanor]

I saw the pics of where it was hooked.... very deep and the line was chaffed .... I talked with one of the guys on the boat who I know. Next to jumping in the water with the fish and giving her mouth to mouth these guys did what they could. Remember guys, they were salmon fishing.... no stiff rods, braided line , or twin tens o to help landing fish faster. It was a Stingray down the fish's throat on regular Salmon gear...

Yea it sucks that this big girl won't be around, but this catch is a fish of a lifetime.

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[Missdemeanor]

I must add that I musky fish on occasion.... I have a great deal of respect for these critters. As a rule, muskie fishermen use bigger baits.... twin ten inline spinner baits, big tubes like Red October's, or pounder Bulldogs. Big baits that would be difficult for a Ski to swallow. From the pics I saw, it looked like she came up behind it and inhaled it. Not surprising. From the hook position, I would almost guarantee a similar result even if you used a cradle.

Congrats to the anglers and I'm glad that a proper tribute mount (s)will be paid to such a majestic predator.

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[EsoxOnly]

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[EsoxOnly]

This explains how it made its way to the net on salmon tackle.

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[EsoxAC3]

It happens.... Its fishing. Beautiful muskie.

[lakebound88]

From the moment it came over the back of the boat, I knew she was hurt bad, there was nothing we could do. 40 down in ice cold water, over 100 ft. Fish of a lifetime for sure, pictures don't do it justice nor where the hook was, remember this was salmon tackle, that hooked was deep in the mouth and hooked into a gill and throat. It is a fish of a lifetime. The legacy will live on...

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[Organized Chaos]

**** happens, Great Fish.. Could have broke off at the boat and floated a few hours later. Great catch and congrats!!!

[EyesOfTheIronMan]

Let's also remember how many Muskies are currently swimming around the lake sporting this fishes DNA from all those years of spawning. That fish spawned A LOT of fish with good solid hereditary traits like herself ( I'm assuming it's a female).