Tiger Muskellunge regulations in New York

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A tiger muskellunge is a keeper today if it measures at least 30 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Tiger Muskellunge size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
New York inland waters (statewide; regional special regs differ)	May 1 – March 15	30 inch minimum	1 per person per day

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: May 1 - Mar 15
Size: 30"
Limit: 1
Inland waters — as printed: “Tiger Muskellunge | May 1 - Mar 15 | 30" | 1”

Source: NYSDEC, captured 2026-10-04 (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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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Tiger Muskellunge in New York?

30 inch minimum in New York state waters.

How many Tiger Muskellunge can you keep per day in New York?

1 per person per day.

When is Tiger Muskellunge season in New York?

May 1 – March 15.

Is my Tiger Muskellunge a keeper today?

A tiger muskellunge is a keeper today if it measures at least 30 inches, with a daily limit of 1.