How Big Do Muskie Get?

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The mighty musky can reach a maximum length of 60 to 65 inches and a weight of up to 70lb.

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The average size of this apex predator is somewhere between 30 and 40 inches and 10 and 20lb.

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Most predator anglers would agree that a trophy muskie is a fish of at least 50 inches.

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The current All-Tackle world record musky is a huge fish of 67lb 8oz. It was caught back in 1949.

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The musky is a fairly fast-growing fish, as fingerlings can reach sizes of 8 to 12 inches after only a few months.

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Muskies have an average life span of 15 to 20 years and can reach a maximum age of around 30 years. 

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