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Monday, September 16th, 2024

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Monday, September 16th, 2024

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Minnesota DNR to launch changes to muskie-stocking regimen

Muskie fry that grow to 4 inches (above) at the DNR’s Waterville Fish Hatchery are moved to drainable ponds or natural rearing ponds to continue growing throughout summer. They’re stocked in Minnesota lakes in fall. (Photo courtesy of Minnesota DNR)

With more and more information lately to consider, the Minnesota DNR is rethinking its approach to muskie stocking across the state as a means to promote lower mortality rates and overall population improvement.
“(We’re) working toward a more efficient program and producing and stocking a product that is going to survive and recruit to the fishery and at the end of an angler’s hook, potentially,” said Leslie George, the DNR’s northeast regional fisheries manager.
Data to improve muskie fisheries across the state point to a distinct answer for the DNR.

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