Tiger Musky regulations in New Jersey

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A tiger musky is a keeper today if it measures at least 40 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Tiger Musky size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
NJ fresh waters statewide	Open year-round	40 inch minimum	1 combined with muskellunge
Trophy Muskie Waters: Echo Lake Reservoir, Greenwood Lake, Lake Hopatcong, Monksville Reservoir	Open year-round	44 inch minimum	1 combined with muskellunge
Delaware River	Open year-round	40 inch minimum	1 (Muskellunge & Hybrids)

Notes

One fish per day, tiger musky and muskellunge combined.
Trout may not be used as bait in the Pequest River drainage.

Exact NJDEP Fish & Wildlife wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 40 inches (44 inches in Trophy Muskie Waters)
Limit: 1 combined with muskellunge
NJ fresh waters statewide — as printed: “NORTHERN PIKE, TIGER MUSKY, MUSKELLUNGE* | Statewide (exceptions below) | Tiger Musky & Muskellunge: 40 inches | 1 combined | Trophy Muskie Waters: Echo Lake Reservoir, Greenwood Lake, Lake Hopatcong & Monksville Reservoir | Tiger Musky & Muskellunge: 44 inches”

Source: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the tiger musky

Species of fish

The muskellunge, often shortened to muskie, musky, ski, or lunge, is a species of large freshwater predatory fish native to North America. It is the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Tiger Musky in New Jersey?

40 inch minimum in New Jersey state waters.

How many Tiger Musky can you keep per day in New Jersey?

1 combined with muskellunge.

When is Tiger Musky season in New Jersey?

Open year-round.

Is my Tiger Musky a keeper today?

A tiger musky is a keeper today if it measures at least 40 inches, with a daily limit of 1.