noun
- A large freshwater fish of the pike family, found in North American lakes and rivers, prized by sport fishers.
Usage: Also spelled muskellunge or muskie (informal).; Native to the Great Lakes and other northern waters.
Examples
- The angler spent hours trying to catch a muskelunge in the lake.
- Muskelunge can grow to be over five feet long.
- He landed a record-breaking muskelunge after a two-hour fight.
- The river is known for its population of muskelunge.
- Fishing for muskelunge requires patience and skill.