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Ice Fishing Safety Tips for Northward Travelers
Though we never want to be a downer at the Musky Shop, we do want to raise awareness for those planning to ice fish this season and promote safety for those traveling to the Northwoods to ice fish for the first time.
Musky Season Is Never Over for Avid Anglers
So now that the lakes are officially frozen and it’s time to seal up the family barge, what can avid musky anglers do to hold them over for the long winter season?
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 Northwoods Fishing Report: Late April
If you decide to try some late season ice fishing, please use extreme caution and take all of the necessary precautions.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late March
We are in the time of year here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin when the ice fishing season is winding down, and we are all patiently waiting for open water.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March
The game fish season in northern Wisconsin has come to an end.
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.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December
The open water fishing season has come to an end in Northern Wisconsin.
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!
North Woods Fishing Report: Late April (Spring)
Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is still through the ice unless you hit the Wisconsin river south of us.
Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April (Spring)
Winter seems to want to stick around longer than we all want but since that is the case one might as well still take advantage of some late season ice fishing. Ice conditions in the Northwoods are in the 30" range.
Northwood's Fishing Report: Late March
The gamefish season is closed so panfish is the targeted species until ice out.
Do you ever wonder what happens to the fish in a frozen lake?
It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The vicious cold has transformed the scattered blue lakes of the North Woods into white disks — barren wastelands of ice.
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.