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Huge Muskie

Caught by John Doe

September 24, 2025

Lake Catherine

Muskellunge

The Catch

Muskellunge

Location & Time

September 24, 2025

North bay near the weed line

Conditions

Sunny / Clear

Light Breeze

How It Was Caught

Casting

The Catch Story

Caught this huge Muskie on Lake Catherine near the north bay weed line. Hit a white spinnerbait on a steady retrieve about 8 feet deep. Put up an incredible fight — multiple jumps and a long run before I could boat it. Released her to fight another day!