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Muskellunge

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Caption: Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy): Muskellunge are native to medium to large streams in the Ohio and Kanawha river drainages and have been stocked by the Division of Natural Resources elsewhere. Their preferred habitat consists of submerged logs and rocks and around riffle areas of streams.

Credit: Duane Raver

Courtesy Of: WV Division of Natural Resources

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