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Pickerels and Muskellunges · Freshwater · 2026 season
Tiger Muskellunge size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- No Limit
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the tiger muskellunge
Hybrid fish
The tiger muskellunge, commonly called tiger muskie, is a carnivorous fish, and is the usually sterile, hybrid offspring of the true muskellunge and the northern pike. It lives in fresh water and its range extends to Canada, the Northeast, and parts of the Midwest and Southern United States. It grows quickly; in one study, tiger muskie grew 1.5 times as fast as muskellunge. Like other hybrid species, tiger muskie are said to have "hybrid vigor", meaning they grow faster and stronger than the parent fish, and are also less susceptible to disease. Trophy specimens weigh about 14 kg (30 lb). Its main diet is fish and baby waterfowl. The tiger muskie and the muskie are called the fish of 10,000 casts due to the challenge involved in catching them.
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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, not Wikipedia.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Tiger Muskellunge in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Tiger Muskellunge can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Tiger Muskellunge season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Tiger Muskellunge a keeper today?
Tiger Muskellunge has no size limit today, with no daily limit.