Tiger Muskellunge in Ohio
Where tiger muskellunge live in Ohio, with the rules.
- see bookletlimit
- 31.64 lbrecord
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tiger muskellunge across Ohio, summed up
For the 2026-27 year, Ohio prints tiger muskellunge rules in no separate table.
Matt Amedeo set the Ohio mark of 31.64 lb at Turkeyfoot Lake in 2006. Across 1981 to 1985, the stocking records add up to 91,395.
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| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and reel | 31.64 lb | 47" | Matt Amedeo | Turkeyfoot Lake | 2006 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026; ODNR biologists confirm the species of a new record.
Where ODNR stocked tiger muskellunge, 1981 to 1985
Stocking by decade reads 1970s 400,102 and 1980s 146,342.
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); the public file stops at May 2022, so later years are not shown.
Ohio water that holds tiger muskellunge
Reservoirs with tiger muskellunge
- Salt Fork Lake3,060 acres
- Piedmont Lake2,377 acres
- Charles Mill Lake1,348 acres
- Deer Creek Lake1,301 acres
- Lake Loramie870 acres
- Acton Lake592 acres
- Guilford Lake361 acres
- Jackson Lake252 acres
- Highlandtown Lake188 acres
- North Lake164 acres
- Stonelick Lake161 acres
- Kokosing Lake154 acres
- Madison Lake98 acres
Creeks with tiger muskellunge
- Deer CreekFayette County
ODNR hot-spot maps, ODNR stocking records, the 2026 trout releases, the steelhead and walleye-run programs and state records; largest waters first.
Species grouped with tiger muskellunge in Ohio
Lakes, rivers and shore close to Tiger Muskellunge, pictured
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The usual tiger muskellunge questions for Ohio waters
Which Ohio rule sets the tiger muskellunge limit?
The booklet leaves it without a limit row.
When was the tiger muskellunge record set in Ohio?
31.64 lb from Turkeyfoot Lake, caught by Matt Amedeo in 2006.
Which Buckeye water has tiger muskellunge?
14 water pages here list it, led by Salt Fork Lake, Piedmont Lake and Charles Mill Lake.
Does ODNR stock tiger muskellunge?
Yes; the public ODNR records show 91,395 stocked from 1981 to 1985, most in West Branch Reservoir. The file ends in May 2022.
What are the Lake Erie rules for tiger muskellunge?
There is no Lake Erie row for it.
Does Ohio close the tiger muskellunge season?
The booklet lists no season.
What Ohio license should a tiger muskellunge angler buy?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Is there an Ohio River row for tiger muskellunge?
No Ohio River row names it; the statewide rule applies on Ohio water.
Chase tiger muskellunge in Ohio this year
Each water listed above has ramps, limits and stocking on its own page.