Musky America Magazine July 2025 Edition

of an obstruction just out of current while inactive fish will hold deeper in the pool (area C). During normal water levels Muskies will use mid-river structures, like boulders (area A), as well as shoreline areas. When the water level rises and current increases, however, Muskies tend to use shoreline areas more often because there is less current than in mid-stream. Shallow bays, like the one marked area B, will also hold Muskies, especially on a stormy overcast day, or in early morning and late evening hours. Don’t overlook cuts or small coves in the shoreline (area G). These areas often hold Muskies in periods of high water, too.

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