One of our board members, John Forlenzo, is also a board member of the Lake Lillinonah Authority. LLA’s board is backing an effort to propose changes in the sport fishing regulations regarding the Tiger Musky. A petition is being circulated and you can sign it online at the link below. The petition will be present to CT DEEP early in the new year.
The Tiger Musky is a hybrid fish, crossed between a northern pike and a muskellunge. The have been stocked in one of Connecticut’s public lakes. This petition strongly suggests a specific catch and release or large fish creel limit to be added to Connecticut’s fisheries fish keeping guidelines. Currently tiger musky are planned to be included in the northern pike and its hybrids regulation. These sport fish cannot reproduce so the keeping of them will reduce a population that does not sustain itself.
Sign the petition here
Neil Baldino with a nice Tiger Musky
Why is this important?
These fish help control populations of pan fish that are destroying other fish’s reproduction. Fish such as the white perch eat bass fry and deplete the population. Tiger musky are apex predators integral to keeping a balance in their waterways. These fish cohabitate with pike populations and bring anglers to the area as a very desired sport fish.