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Is Muskellunge kosher?

Yes — Muskellunge is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Muskellunge has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy)

Image: Photo by Engbretson, Eric / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · licensed Public domain · source

Scientific name
Esox masquinongy
Also known as
Muskie, Musky, Lunge
Habitat
Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, northern lakes
Kosher status
Kosher

About Muskellunge

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Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19)

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