Ive caught a 24" PICKEREL before. Out of paradox lake (roughly 4 miles long). If your trying to catch muskies the right time is winter. Some dude pulled a 56" musky out of lake george last year. My pops caught a 45" northern as well. I hate fishing for the most part. I really only enjoy trolling. Rainbow and Lake trout > all plus you can do other things on the boat if you have the correct setup. Nice fish though.