Fishing · Muskellunge
Muskellunge limits by state
Daily limits and minimum lengths for muskie and tiger muskie, including border waters and river exceptions. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-11-02GearMuskellunge: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches.Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams without a listed exception) | 3 | April 2026 through March 31, 2027 | 2026-11-02 |
| Minnesota | 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches.Inland waters, muskellunge | 7 | March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-11-02 |
| Ohio | 1 per day. No minimum length.Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie and its tributaries | 3 | March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-11-02 |
| Virginia | 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches.Statewide (waters with no listed exception) | 3 | January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 | 2026-11-02 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
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Muskellunge
Not added yet for muskellunge: Texas. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations.