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Muskies might be more abundant under new management plan – Pennsylvania

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 Jun 25th, 2019 by Keith Worrall  454

Modified Jun 25th, 2019 at 8:07 PM

As part of its muskellunge management plan, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is switching entirely to the stocking of yearling muskies to maintain quality fisheries. This is a departure from the stocking of fingerling-stage fish.

It’s believed the older fish will experience a much higher survival rate and will be stocked on an alternate year basis.

Locally we have several good musky waters, including portions of the Allegheny River and Lake Arthur, though incessant rainfall has precluded the river recently.

Here’s a look at each.

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