What Do Muskie Eat?
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Juveline musky mainly feed on zooplankton, smaller insects, and small fish, such as minnows and shad.
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Adult musky primarily eat both shads, suckers, and ciscoes.
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They also like to eat the following fish species:
Bullhead
Herring
Yellow perch
Bass
Crappie
Bluegill
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And they won't shy away from the occasional walleye or northern pike, if they can manage to swallow them!
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Cannibalism among juvenile and adult muskie is fairly common in many waters.
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Muskies also feed on other animals such as mice, frogs, crayfish, smaller turtles, and waterfowl.
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Some of the very best muskie baits are classics like the Double Cowgirl, the Musky Dawg, or the Whopper Plopper.
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Find out even more about the diet and bait preferences of muskie via the link below!
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