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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May
The game fishing season opened a few days ago, and it’s off to an excellent start.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April 2025
On the river, there are good numbers of small to medium size Walleyes as well as the occasional trophy mixed in.
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: Late January 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early August 2024
We hope everyone is having a great summer fishing season.
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.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late April
Here in Oneida and Vilas Counties, our game fishing season is closed until the first Saturday in May but there are plenty of Crappies, Perch, Panfish, and Bass to fish for.
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.
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 Lake of the Month: Sugarbush Chain
The small Sugar Bush Lake Chain is the answer to all your needs – right here in Vilas County.
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: Early January 2024
Fishing has been good. Walleye’s have been primarily in green weeds – wood and rocks are ok.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Early October
Fishing in Oneida and Vilas counties remains pretty strong.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September
Fall has arrived and for many fall is a favorite time of year.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August
The Northwoods of Wisconsin has been an outstanding place to be as summers in the Minocqua area are awesome.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early July
Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been fantastic. Many species are a bit scattered but with a little luck, you’re bound to find them.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late June
We hope everyone is having a great summer and a great fishing season. Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been pretty solid so far.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early June
We hope all of you are having a great start to the summer and catching a lot of fish.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late May
We have had a lot of reports from fishermen and our guide staff that fishing has been really good to start the season.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May
The fishing season is finally here. Whew, what a long winter.
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.
