Muskie 80 feet deep

[scottage_cheese]

I went out of Penetang Harbour trolling for trout and salmon. I was in 140' of water south of Giants Tomb and was marking fish and bait from 50' down to 100'. I set a chrome j plug 80' down and trolled through a bait ball with a large fish arch. The rod released from the downrigger but there didn't seem to be any action on it. For the first 20 feet it felt like I was pulling up the 10lbs rigger ball then I felt a kick and the fish took some line. The fish surged a few times as I brought it to the surface. I was expecting to see a trout on the end of my line but I was supprised to see a 15-20lbs muskie. I got the hook out and released it and it swam away strong. Has anyone else caught a muskie this deep?

Scott

 

[miles]

That is rather deep, from what I understand bigger pike and muskie sometimes suspend in some water 40 to 60 but I would think it would be later in the season but I am no expert. There was a bait ball so I guess they will go where the food is even in extreme cases like this.

 

[iamnickevans]

This will happen the odd time especially in the area you are fishing. After the spawn fish will suspend over deep water but I must admit 80' is the deepest I've heard.