Artificial propagation of esocids has been practices since the late1800s and hybrid muskellunge were first cultured in the 1930s. Intensive culture of hybrid muskellunge developed when it was discovered that they could be maintained on artificial diets. Present spawning, incubation and hatching techniques are essentially refinements of those developed for muskellunge. Development of new feeds and feeding techniques was a major factor in achieving the current state of the art for culture of this fish. Cooperative efforts and interstate workshops have been instrumental in achieving widespread success with hybrid culture. Current research is directed at refinements to culture techniques and improvements to facility design, equipment and feeds.
Catch and Release Muskie Fishing – Let Them Go – Let Them Grow