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What is the MN state record muskie?

55 pounds, 14.8 ounces
Nolan Sprengeler caught a record-breaking muskie at Lake Mille Lacs Monday night. The muskie tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14.8 ounces.

What is the state record weight for a muskie in Minnesota?

54-pound
The official state record for the heaviest muskie — a 54-pound fish caught on Lake Winnibigoshish — has stood since 1957. PLYMOUTH, Minn. — The 64-year reign of one of Minnesota’s most storied fishing records appears to have come to an end on a chilly night this week.

What is the largest muskie on record?

67 POUNDS, 8 OUNCES
67 POUNDS, 8 OUNCES MUSKIE The world record was taken from Lake Court Oreilles in Hayward, Wisconsin, on July 24, 1949 by Cal Johnson.

How big do muskies get in MN?

The muskellunge is perhaps Minnesota’s most difficult fish to catch but oh what a fish it is. Known as the “fish of 10,000 casts,” Minnesota’s muskellunge can grow to 50 pounds or larger. An apex predator, the muskellunge is storied for its surprising strikes at the side of the boat and powerful line pulling runs.

What’s the biggest sunfish ever caught in Minnesota?

2 pounds and 13 ounces
The state record bluegill was 2 pounds and 13 ounces, caught in 1984 in Hubbard County. See the MN DNR state record fish site for more fish records.

What’s the biggest crappie caught in Minnesota?

Biggest Fish Caught in Minnesota by Species

Common nameLbs.When Caught
Catfish, Flathead *701970
Crappie, Black51940
Crappie, White37/28/2002
Drum, Freshwater (Sheepshead)3510/5/1999

What is the best muskie lake in Minnesota?

Big Detroit Lake is right in the heart of downtown Detroit Lakes and provides excellent muskie fishing, while the fishing at Leech Lake near Walker is the stuff of legend. Finally, Lake Vermilion in northeast Minnesota has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the state’s top muskie waters.

Can you keep muskies in Minnesota?

Starting in 2015, a pure-strain muskellunge will have to be 54 inches long to be kept statewide on inland waters, with a few exceptions. That’s a rare fish, and the new minimum will effectively make Minnesota a catch-and-release state.

What is the biggest crappie ever caught in Minnesota?

Biggest Fish Caught in Minnesota by Species

Common nameLbs.Length
Carpsucker, River421?
Catfish, Channel3844
Catfish, Flathead *70Unknown
Crappie, Black521