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Rozman
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Spawning question

Post by Rozman » Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:49 am

Do the muskies stocked in Silver and Newman Lakes spawn? I read an article that said planted skis do not spawn. Just curious if anyone has info on this. Thanks
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RE:Spawning question

Post by G-Man » Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:04 pm

Tiger Muskies stocked by the WDFW are supposed to be sterile. I don't think that the State has as yet planted non-sterile muskellunge for broodstock purposes. I'm sure a chapter 57 member can correct me if I'm wrong.

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RE:Spawning question

Post by Rich McVey » Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:28 pm

Muskys can breed
Pike can breed

TIGER MUSKY, a hybrid of the two, are steril.

So Ive been told.

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RE:Spawning question

Post by Anglinarcher » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:24 pm

RaMcVey wrote:Muskys can breed
Pike can breed

TIGER MUSKY, a hybrid of the two, are steril.

So Ive been told.
This is very correct. They do on occation stage for a pre-spawn act, but the CANNOT spawn, and they produce no eggs or milt.
Too much water, so many fish, too little time.

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