Musky Shop Blog

We hope all of you are finding time to go fishing and are catching some nice fish, especially muskies!

We hope you all are off to a great start to the fishing season.

If you’re planning a trip to the Minocqua area or Vilas County this May, here’s what’s happening on the water and what you need to have in your boat.

The start of the fishing season is right around the corner, and man, are we all ready for it.

Rest Lake sits right in the heart of the Manitowish Waters Chain, offering a scenic getaway with excellent boating and angling opportunities.

At Musky Shop Guide Service, we’re passionate about creating memorable days on the water for every kind of angler

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April 2026

Winter is gradually leaving the Northwoods of Wisconsin, bringing some very nice spring-like weather.

Ice fishing conditions remain strong in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February 2026

Ice fishing in the Minocqua, Wisconsin area has been exceptional so far this season.

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January 2026

Ice fishing for crappie offers thrilling action, especially when targeting suspended schools in deeper water during mid-winter.

These lakes not only promise great fishing but also memorable winter escapades amid nature's frozen beauty.

Ice fishing season is officially underway in the Northwoods of Wisconsin!

Here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, fall has been spectacular.

Roasted Garlic Pheasant

In colder climates like those in Wisconsin’s Oneida and Vilas counties, this shift from summer to fall transforms not just the landscape but the underwater world.

As early fall arrives, we hope you’re finding time to fish and perhaps planning a trip to the Minocqua, Wisconsin area.

Wishing everyone a fantastic summer filled with great fishing, especially for those chasing Muskies!

We hope everyone is having a great fishing season so far!

Choosing rivers over crowded lakes can lead to a more productive and peaceful fishing experience.

Winter is finally behind us, and it's time to hit the waters for some fishing in the Minocqua area.

On the river, there are good numbers of small to medium size Walleyes as well as the occasional trophy mixed in.