ODNR Division of Wildlife - Fishing - Fishing Forecast - Muskellunge

Muskellunge Fishing Forecast

The muskellunge fishing forecast ranks the best lakes in the state to catch a muskellunge during the previous five years. The fields in the Muskellunge Fishing Forecast are based upon fish recorded in the Musky Angler Log, which is a self-reporting system used to record muskellunge catches in Ohio. Other lakes and rivers contain muskellunge, but the numbers of musky caught are relatively low compared to the lakes listed below.

Top Ranked Muskellunge Lakes within the Past Five Years

**Muskellunge over 35 Inches**
Rank	Lake
1	Leesville Lake
2	West Branch Lake
3	Caesar Creek Lake
4	Alum Creek Lake
5	Piedmont Lake
6	Clear Fork Lake

**Muskellunge over 42 Inches**
Rank	Lake
1	Leesville Lake
2	West Branch Lake
3	Caesar Creek Lake
4	Alum Creek Lake
5	Piedmont Lake
6	Clear Fork Lake