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Fishing Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Musky Rod Choice 101: Finding the Best Fit
Choosing a rod for you that will remain in production and classic, is always the best place to start.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February
Our winter has been about as mild as any of us here in Minocqua can remember. Last winter was really long and this winter was really mild.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January
Here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, our ice conditions are finally getting somewhat decent.
Subverting Disaster while Fishing in Freezing Temperatures
While musky fishing in January and February might seem like a foreign concept to some, it is a welcomed perk of living in the south. Admittedly the winters in the muskies' southern habitat range are generally mild, some years are simply brutal.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January 2024
Fishing has been good. Walleye’s have been primarily in green weeds – wood and rocks are ok.
Tennessee Musky Winter Musky Tactics
As temperatures continue to cool during January and February Tennessee muskies make moves towards deeper structure and cover.
Musky Season Is Never Over for Avid Anglers
So now that the lakes are officially frozen and it’s time to seal up the family barge, what can avid musky anglers do to hold them over for the long winter season?
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December
We are kind of in that in-between stage as the big lakes just froze up 4 days ago.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late November
We have had some great reports from customers and from our guide staff of some very nice muskies.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early November
There's nothing like catching a huge Musky in late fall and we hope many of you will find time to enjoy God's creation and catch some monster fish.
November Patterns Find Slow Muskies in Slow Water
November muskies can sometimes feel like the hardest to find and least likely to eat, but starting out each trip in the right direction might help you make shorter work of getting those buggers to eat.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Early October
Fishing in Oneida and Vilas counties remains pretty strong.