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Ice Fishing Report
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March 2025
Ice conditions are still excellent, with most lakes having approximately 28" or more ice.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February 2025
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: 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.
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.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May
The fishing season is finally here. Whew, what a long winter.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late April
If you decide to try some late season ice fishing, please use extreme caution and take all of the necessary precautions.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March
The game fish season in northern Wisconsin has come to an end.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late February
The Wisconsin game fish season is winding down as it ends March 5th 2023. Ice fishing has been quite good despite the swings in the weather.
Ice Up: Adding to your Ice Fishing Tackle Box
As ice up is inching in, it might be time to add a few things to your box to make sure you are ready for the season.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December
The open water fishing season has come to an end in Northern Wisconsin.
Tips and Safety Checks for Ice Fishing in Wisconsin
Tips to help you prepare and stay safe while ice fishing this season
For Newcomers to Ice Fishing: Basics of Using a Tip Up
Helpful video for those who would like to try ice fishing with tip ups!
North Woods Fishing Report: Late April (Spring)
Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is still through the ice unless you hit the Wisconsin river south of us.
Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April (Spring)
Winter seems to want to stick around longer than we all want but since that is the case one might as well still take advantage of some late season ice fishing. Ice conditions in the Northwoods are in the 30" range.
Northwood's Fishing Report: Late March
The gamefish season is closed so panfish is the targeted species until ice out.
Do you ever wonder what happens to the fish in a frozen lake?
It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The vicious cold has transformed the scattered blue lakes of the North Woods into white disks — barren wastelands of ice.
History for the Avid Angler: ESOX Facts and Interesting Information
Just to keep it fresh on the Musky Shop blog, why not scour the internet for the most interesting tidbits we could find on Esox.
Northwood's Fishing Report: Late February
Ice fishing in the Northwoods continues to be very productive. Many of guys are fishing for panfish and gamefish.
Ice Fisherman Lands Rare Golden Crappie
Minnesota fisherman, Rick Konakowitz, recently landed a rare "golden" crappie while fishing on Clear Lake.
ICAST 2022: Registration Begins
What many don't know is that ICAST also features various local governments for towns and cities to feature their lakes and rivers, guides and captains so that you may acquire new business, and educational booths designed to feature the science or knowledge behind fishing.
Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February
Ice fishing in the Northwoods continues to be good for many species. The Crappie bite has been good. The Willow Flowage has some large Crappies and fishermen targeting them have been doing pretty well.