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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early October 2024
October 11, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early October 2024

We hope you all are having a great fall.

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Sound, Vibration, and Muskies
September 23, 2024

Sound, Vibration, and Muskies

These ideas are closely related to the properties of sound since sound is produced by vibrations transmitted through a material.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late September 2024
September 20, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late September 2024

If you’re heading to the Northwoods for some fall fishing, please stop by the Musky Shop for everything you need. 

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Musky 101: New to Fall Musky Fishing in the Northwoods
September 16, 2024

Musky 101: New to Fall Musky Fishing in the Northwoods

For those new to musky fishing, the journey begins with understanding the basics and preparing adequately for the challenge ahead.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September 2024
September 06, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September 2024

Fishing the Northwoods is about to take a turn for everyone's favorite time as we slow-roll into fall.

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Cast Back with these Hot Baits for Late Summer
August 26, 2024

Cast Back with these Hot Baits for Late Summer

With September right around the corner, we’re set to enjoy the last month of full-on musky casting fever.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August 2024
August 23, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August 2024

We have been having some cool nights thus the water temps have dropped a bit where most lakes in Oneida and Vilas counties are in the low 70s.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early August 2024
August 09, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early August 2024

We hope everyone is having a great summer fishing season.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July 2024
July 26, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July 2024

Muskies are still scattered as some are shallow, some near the initial weed edge, and some out in the main lake basins following bait fish.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early July 2024
July 12, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early July 2024

Muskies have been scattered pretty much for the last few weeks and most likely will remain scattered until early fall.

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The Quest for the Elusive Musky: Strategies for Success
June 28, 2024

The Quest for the Elusive Musky: Strategies for Success

Firstly, it's important to recognize the different types of musky species and their habitats.

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Steve's Favorite 10 Lures for Beginner Musky Anglers
June 17, 2024

Steve's Favorite 10 Lures for Beginner Musky Anglers

With so many musky lure options this alone can be a daunting task for expert anglers much less someone just getting into the sport of musky fishing.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early June 2024
June 07, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early June 2024

Most everything has been shallow however most species are starting to scatter a bit.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late May
May 24, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late May

The season is off to a very good start here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May
May 10, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May

The game fishing season is off to a good start here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

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The Allure of Spring Lake Fishing
May 03, 2024

The Allure of Spring Lake Fishing

In the spring, the shallows of a lake are akin to nature’s nurseries.

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Quick Color Reference Guide for Musky Fishing
April 22, 2024

Quick Color Reference Guide for Musky Fishing

This chart will give you a good jumping off point on days where you don't know where to start.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Gilmore Lake
April 15, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Gilmore Lake

If you’re looking for a new lake to check out here in the Northwoods, look no further than Gilmore Lake.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April
April 05, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April

It's legal to fish for panfish and bass in Oneida and Vilas counties however you cannot keep bass until mid-June.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late March 2024
March 25, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late March 2024

We have open water on most of the lakes in Oneida and Vilas county which should be close to a record for ice out.

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Musky Fishing Guide
March 15, 2024

Why Book a Guide Trip with a Musky Fishing Guide: Unlocking the Secrets of the Elusive Muskellunge

Musky guides are seasoned professionals who intimately understand the behavior, habitat, and feeding patterns of these elusive fish.

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Crappie Ice Fishing
March 08, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March 2024

Our gamefish season has ended, so primarily you may target crappie, perch, and panfish in the Northwoods.

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Thai Fish Curry Recipe
March 04, 2024

Thai Fish Curry Recipe

Thai Fish Curry Recipe

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late February
February 23, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late February

If you are thinking about coming up, please stop by the Musky Shop.  We have a full selection of ice fishing equipment as well as a great selection of bait held in cold well water.

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