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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November
November 04, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November

With November's arrival, an above average stretch of weather continues to heavily influence fishing in the Northwoods.

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Pike Records from Around the World
October 28, 2022

Pike Records from Around the World

Interesting look at pike records from around the world

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Muskies Under Pressure: Unraveling Pre and Post Frontal Conditions
October 24, 2022

Muskies Under Pressure: Unraveling Pre and Post Frontal Conditions

The best time to catch a trophy musky (if you are following your local weather patterns) is prior to a cold frontal condition.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late October
October 21, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late October

Fall is an awesome time of the year; we hope you find time to get out and enjoy God's creation and catch a bunch of fish.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Harris Lake
October 17, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Harris Lake

Harris Lake is a bowl lake with very moderate musky pressure.

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Gateway Lodge Mercer Muskie Madness
October 14, 2022

Gateway Lodge Mercer Muskie Madness

This weekend Gateway Lodge & Resort hosts the Mercer Muskie Madness Tournament.

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Brazilian Style Fish Stew (served over rice)
October 10, 2022

Brazilian Style Fish Stew (served over rice)

This is a spicy and creamy stew, perfect for a cold fall evening.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early October
October 07, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early October

Fall Musky fishing has been quite good as has Crappie fishing, Walleye fishing, and Bass fishing.

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Finding the October Pattern During Fall Transition
October 03, 2022

Finding the October Pattern During Fall Transition

Finding the pattern in October can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack!

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Don't Miss a Great Mid-Fall Presention: Glide Baits
September 30, 2022

Don't Miss a Great Mid-Fall Presention: Glide Baits

If you’ve gone back and forth on what to lures to pack for a day out during the midpoint of fall, don’t leave behind your gliders.

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Northwoods Lakes and Piers for the Shoreline Fisherman and Family
September 26, 2022

Northwoods Lakes and Piers for the Shoreline Fisherman and Family

This is a great time for non-boaters to explore musky fishing with family and friends from docks and banks across the state.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late September
September 23, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late September

Fishing report for late September!

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Crispy Leftover Fish Cakes
September 19, 2022

Crispy Leftover Fish Cakes

Making delicious fish cakes with leftovers!

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Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley
September 16, 2022

Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley

As a professional fisherman Matt and his tournament partner Nate Osfar are one of the best if not the best Musky Tournament teams to ever compete in Musky Tournaments.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Mildred Lake
September 12, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Mildred Lake

Talk about a lake that welcomes you with pristine, quiet, and relaxing vibes, look no further than Mildred Lake.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September
September 09, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September

With summer ending we are entering into fall and fall type movements of fish.

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2022 World Musky Hunt: Lake Tomahawk
September 05, 2022

2022 World Musky Hunt: Lake Tomahawk

The World Musky Hunt was held recently in Lake Tomahawk WI. Musky fishing was really quite good for the tournament with the largest Musky caught and released was 52.5"
The World Musky Hunt has been an ongoing Musky tournament for many years and the Musky Shop has had the pleasure to sponsor a team of contestants the last 2 years. Our first sponsored team were Police Officers and our second sponsored team was a team of United States Veterans. It truly was our honor to sponsor such outstanding people. 
The World Musky Hunt is an awesome Musky tournament and if you're ever considering fishing a fun local tournament to either enter or sponsor your own team. 

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MKLPA Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser
September 02, 2022

MKLPA Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser

If you are looking for some fun this weekend for Labor Day, look no further than the annual Minocqua - Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association's Annual Pig Roast

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September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky
August 29, 2022

September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky

Topwater in Wisconsin is amazing to witness if you get your boat out and explore the shallow weeds.

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The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?
August 26, 2022

The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?

For professional anglers that use sonar daily to keep clients coming and boating fish against the odds, isn’t unfair, it’s modernization.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake
August 22, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake

Papoose Lake is a 422-acre lake with a max depth of 65 feet

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August
August 19, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August

Hi everyone, fishing in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin has been very good.

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Lake Tomahawk: Autumn on Main St.
August 15, 2022

Lake Tomahawk: Autumn on Main St.

For those heading to the North Wood's this September, consider planning your trip around Lake Tomahawks's "Autumn on Main Street".

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Honey Walleye
August 12, 2022

Honey Walleye

Enjoy a Ritz crusted Walleye Recipe. Yum!

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