Muskie Catch and Release

Type: Nontidal
Region: Western
Location: Potomac River below dam #5

I caught and released this muskie near Dam #5 on the Potomac River on March 30, 2020. She was 47.75" long with a 22.25 " girth and her weight was between 33 and 34 lbs approximately. Our scales only went to 30 lbs and she easily bottomed them out. She was ready to spawn and full of eggs. She was released and swam away unharmed.

Michael received a FishMaryland certificate for this catch. Congratulations!

To see if your catch might be eligible for a certificate and to find out how to submit it for consideration visit dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/FishMaryland.aspx