Musky Shop Blog

November 14, 2025

Chill Vibes Only: How to Build Your First Ice Fishing Shanty Like a Pro

This guide breaks down the essentials to include when constructing your icy haven, ensuring it’s functional, safe, and ready for those long winter days on the ice.

March 28, 2025

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late March 2025

We hope you’re enjoying great fishing weather, whether it’s late ice fishing or open water fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

March 15, 2025

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March 2025

Ice conditions are still excellent, with most lakes having approximately 28" or more ice.

February 21, 2025

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late February 2025

We hope all of you are having a great winter so far. As we near the end of February, some of you are already open-water fishing in places throughout the country.

February 07, 2025

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February 2025

February 04, 2025

Crusted Butter-Seared Walleye with Asparagus

January 24, 2025

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January 2025

January 20, 2025

Ice Fishing Safety: Essential Measures and Gear for a Secure Experience

January 13, 2025

Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Plum Lake

For January, I’d like to feature Plum Lake, just a skip North of Sayner.

December 27, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late December 2024

December 20, 2024

Winter Ice Fishing: Line Integrity

For ice fishing aficionados, we can step into the trappings of shanties, tip-ups, tip-downs, ice rods, ice reels, cold weather suits, and gear.

December 16, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Diamond Lake

December 13, 2024

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December 2024

We try our best to monitor ice conditions in the Minocqua area, but due to local weather, it is still pretty early in the ice fishing season.

October 04, 2024

Fishing: A Family Affair to Cherish

Fishing is more than just a pastime; it's an experience that brings families closer together, creating memories that last a lifetime.

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.

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.