When Do Muskie Spawn?
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Depending on their range, muskie generally spawn between late March and mid-June.
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They will spawn in water temperatures between 45 and 60F in lake or river areas that are both shallow and weedy.
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Muskie tend to spawn at night or during the early hours of the morning.
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They will seek out near-shore areas with a maximum depth of 2-3 feet to spawn in.
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So look for shallow, weedy bays to find the muskie during the spawn!
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The pre-spawn period is generally considered one of the hottest times of year to target muskie!
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Go for baits such as:
Wobbling topwater baits
Big, flashy, double-bladed spinnerbaits
Life-like soft or swimbaits
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