Husky the Muskie

Husky the Muskie is a large fiberglass and concrete fish sculpture located along the Lake of the Woods waterfront. The sculpture depicts a muskellunge painted in multiple colors and serves as a prominent waterfront landmark.

The original sculpture was built in 1967 as part of a Canadian Centennial project, created by Jules Horvath and Bob Selway from Deluxe Signs and Displays. A complete reconstruction occurred in 1995 by Ross Kehl to preserve its status as a local landmark.

The sculpture's name came from a public naming contest won by Bill Brabooke, who submitted the environmental message 'Prevent Water Pollution' alongside his entry. This origin gives the work a connection to community participation and local awareness about the lake's protection.

The sculpture sits at the intersection of Highway 17 and Veterans Drive with accessible parking nearby. Walking paths along the waterfront give visitors opportunities to view the work from different angles.

The sculpture required a complete rebuild in 1995 because the original fiberglass and concrete had begun to deteriorate from weather exposure. This restoration effort shows how waterfront landmarks need ongoing care to remain visibly important to a community.

GPS coordinates: 49.77015,-94.49725

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02