muskellunge
noun
mus·kel·lunge ˈmə-skə-ˌlənj 
plural muskellunge
: a large North American pike (Esox masquinongy) that has dark markings, may weigh over 60 pounds (27 kilograms), and is a valuable sport fish
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The bronze-colored, toothy fish doesn't benefit from a catch-and-release tradition such as largemouth bass and muskellunge. 
Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 July 2022 The seasons for walleyes, northern pike and muskellunge typically close for at least a couple months in early spring to protect the fish during their typical spawning periods. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2022 In addition to walleyes, the lake features northern pike, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappies, bluegills and muskellunge. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2022 By the late 20th century catch-and-release was firmly embedded in the ethics of modern sport fishing, especially but not limited to those pursuing bass, muskellunge and trout. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2022 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 See More
Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 July 2022 The seasons for walleyes, northern pike and muskellunge typically close for at least a couple months in early spring to protect the fish during their typical spawning periods. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2022 In addition to walleyes, the lake features northern pike, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappies, bluegills and muskellunge. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2022 By the late 20th century catch-and-release was firmly embedded in the ethics of modern sport fishing, especially but not limited to those pursuing bass, muskellunge and trout. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2022 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 Nolan Sprengeler caught a 55-pound muskellunge on Nov. 22 during a fishing trip to Millie Lacs Lake, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
alteration of Canadian French maskinongé, from Ojibwa ma·skino·še·
First Known Use
1777, in the meaning defined above
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