Water Temp: The Key To Early Summer Muskies

There are a number of factors that come into play on any early season musky outing, but this one is arguably the most significant.

- Joe Bucher

If you employ conventional tactics, your results will likely be few and far between, but if you look for areas with warmer water you’re on the way to musky success.

Spring musky fishing requires more specialized gear and an approach that respects the uniqueness of the spring period. Specifically, the transitional/seasonal change from winter to spring with increasing amounts of daylight and warmer temperatures trigger an urge in muskies that goes far beyond filling their bellies. Instead, spring musky behavior is often focused on suitable spawning sites.