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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.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January 2025
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.
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.
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 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.
Bring The Kids To Milwaukee County Ponds To Learn To Ice Fish Feb. 17
Bring the kids out to one of five Milwaukee County parks for free ice fishing clinics on Saturday, Feb. 17
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.
Warmer Weather Hurts Snowmobiling But What About Ice Fishing?
Many of the lakes of Vilas and Oneida County have between 4-10″ of ice that is still great for ice fishing.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late December
Ice fishing has been very good with a lot of fish beging caught here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
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 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.
Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early February
We have had a few really cold days that slowed things down a bit but that cold blast is gone now and warmer winter temps are on the way.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late January
We hope you are having a great winter and are getting out to do some ice fishing.
Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Tom Doyle Lake
Tom Doyle Lake is nestled near a slew of big and small lakes that dot the wilderness just 20 minutes North of Rhinelander.
Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Moen Lake
This month’s lake, Moen Lake, resting just east of Rhinelander in Oneida County is a great place to hang your ice fishing hat without leaving all the creature comforts behind.
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.
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!
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.
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.