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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.
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 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: Early February 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January 2025
Ice Fishing Safety: Essential Measures and Gear for a Secure Experience
Ice Fishing Safety: Essential Measures and Gear for a Secure Experience
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Plum Lake
For January, I’d like to feature Plum Lake, just a skip North of Sayner.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late December 2024
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late December 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.
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Diamond Lake
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Diamond Lake
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 Lake of the Month: Boom Lake
It’s time again for another Lake of the Month here in Northern Wisconsin and any “to fish” list wouldn’t be complete during ice season without a line for Boom Lake in Rhinelander.