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Ultimate Guide to Ice Fishing for Crappie
Ice fishing for crappie offers thrilling action, especially when targeting suspended schools in deeper water during mid-winter.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May 2025
The game fishing season opened a few days ago, and it’s off to an excellent start.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April 2025
On the river, there are good numbers of small to medium size Walleyes as well as the occasional trophy mixed in.
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 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 Fishing Report: Early January 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January 2025
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early August 2024
We hope everyone is having a great summer fishing season.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July 2024
Muskies are still scattered as some are shallow, some near the initial weed edge, and some out in the main lake basins following bait fish.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late June 2024
Here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, we have been experiencing a lot of rain this summer.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late April
Here in Oneida and Vilas Counties, our game fishing season is closed until the first Saturday in May but there are plenty of Crappies, Perch, Panfish, and Bass to fish for.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April
It's legal to fish for panfish and bass in Oneida and Vilas counties however you cannot keep bass until mid-June.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late March 2024
We have open water on most of the lakes in Oneida and Vilas county which should be close to a record for ice out.
Ice Fishing for Crappie: Tips and Techniques
Whether you’re a seasoned ice angler or a curious beginner, here are some key tips and techniques to enhance your crappie ice fishing experience:
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 Northwood's Fishing Report: Early October
Fishing in Oneida and Vilas counties remains pretty strong.