Musky Fishing in WNY

The Brookdog Perspective on Muskellunge Fishing in the Buffalo-Niagara Region

Muskies exhibit all of the characteristics you’ve probably heard about – they get huge, have sharp teeth, are photogenic, and are difficult to catch. Muskellunge (or musky) are THE apex predators with gills in the region. Which makes musky fishing in Buffalo so much fun!

Because they are at the top of the food chain, they eat when they feel like it, making them hard to target on the best days. However, when you hook one, hold on – it’s like playing tug of war with a pit bull. With violent head shakes and the occasional acrobatics, no other fish displays such intense anger toward its captor like the musky.

The Fun of Fishing for Muskellunge

All of these characteristics are more than enough to attract an angler who is up for a challenge. The ability to cast big lures or flies and stay focused through what could be many fish-less hours is crucial. Muskellunge are one of our main targets because they are native to the Buffalo Niagara Region region, a gorgeous fish and found in beautiful locations throughout WNY and Northern PA.

This has not been a secret among conventional tackle anglers for decades but has recently gained traction among fly anglers in the region. Numerous fish over 50” are brought to hand every year, and some experts believe the next world record will come from this region.

Fall fishing is the best time to target musky.

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