WDNR - Muskellunge Illustration Virgil Beck. Its presence in central and southern Wisconsin is the result of widespread stocking of fry and fingerlings. There is no parental care. Adult spawners return to the same spawning ground in consecutive years. It is a solitary fish and lurks in weed beds or other protective cover.
Anglers usually have the best luck fishing during the daytime.
Large plugs, spoons, and bucktails are the best artificial baits. A live fish bait 10-12 inches long is also good.