Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late March 2025
Greetings Everyone,
We hope you’re enjoying great fishing weather, whether it’s late ice fishing or open water fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Fishing conditions here have been excellent, though we’re nearing the end of the ice fishing season. Read on for the latest updates on ice conditions, crappie fishing, walleye hotspots, and upcoming events!
Late Ice Fishing Update: Minocqua Area Lakes
In the Minocqua area, lakes still hold approximately 12 inches of ice as of this week. However, lake edges can be suspect depending on the day, so please use extreme caution when heading out for late ice fishing. Safety is key this time of year!
Crappie Fishing Hotspots and Tips
For those who love late ice fishing, crappie fishing has been strong. Anglers are catching good numbers of crappies in deep weeds at depths of 18-20 feet. Top baits include:
- Soft plastics
- Crappie minnows
- XL Fatheads
- Wax worms
- Red-white spikes
These are all performing well. On the Rainbow Flowage and Willow Flowage, focus on the river channels for the best crappie and panfish action. Both tip-downs and jigging are excellent techniques to target crappies and panfish during late ice conditions.
Open Water Walleye Fishing: Tomahawk, WI
For open water anglers, the river near Tomahawk, WI, has been a hot spot for walleye fishing. Jigging with XL Fatheads is the top method, yielding good numbers and a few big walleyes mixed in. It’s a great time to hit the water before the official season kicks off!
Mark Your Calendars: Northern WI Walleye Opener
The Northern Wisconsin Walleye Opener is set for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. This is always a fun weekend in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and we’d love for you to join us. Plan your trip now and let us know if we can assist with your fishing needs—it’s our pleasure to help.
Upcoming Event: Annual Summer Bash
Don’t forget to save the date for our Musky Shop Summer Bash on Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Expect vendors, big discounts, door prizes, and more. It’s an incredibly fun day, and we hope you’ll join us in Minocqua for this exciting event!
Contact Us for Fishing Assistance
Whether you’re ice fishing or preparing for open water season, feel free to stop by or reach out. We’re here to serve you and make your fishing experience in the Northwoods unforgettable.
Tight Lines This Spring!
As we transition from ice to open water, we wish you success on the lakes and rivers. Share your fishing stories with us, and let’s make 2025 a memorable year on the water in Northern Wisconsin.
Good Fishing and God Bless,
Jim Stewart