Muskie become more difficult to catch in the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Like many predatory fish, muskie are most active at dawn and dusk, and these times typically provide the most action, especially on warm, sunny days. Cool, overcast days are usually best for muskie fishing.

When should I start muskie fishing?

Early Fall – As the nights get shorter and colder, the muskies start moving out of their summer haunts towards shallower water. This time of year is great for bucktails and soft plastics at an average speed retrieve. A good place to start musky fishing this time of year is on the weed flats/edges.

Do musky bite in cold weather?

As January nears, water temps can dip into the upper 30's and low 40's on most southern muskie reservoirs and rivers. Muskies don't stop feeding, and the angler who prepares for cold water fishing can enjoy some hot action, and some of the heaviest fish of the year. It's all a mind game really.