Musky Shop Blog
Fishing Guide
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!
Checklist for Storing your Boat after Open Water Ends
A solid "checklist" for storing your boat for a successful winterization.
Cold Weather, Cold Fronts, and Deep-Water Muskies
After the fall turnover, when the turmoil of turnover lake soup settles, you might be asking yourself where have all the muskies gone.
Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late November
The open water portion of the fishing season here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is nearing the end.
Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Long Lake
Long Lake near Phelps is sandwiched between North Twin and Big Sand Lake near the Wisconsin and Michigan border.
Trolling Must Haves for Fall Fishing Success
Here is a great list of things you need to get you going and what these tools accomplish.
Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November
With November's arrival, an above average stretch of weather continues to heavily influence fishing in the Northwoods.
Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late October
Fall is an awesome time of the year; we hope you find time to get out and enjoy God's creation and catch a bunch of fish.
Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Mildred Lake
Talk about a lake that welcomes you with pristine, quiet, and relaxing vibes, look no further than Mildred Lake.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September
With summer ending we are entering into fall and fall type movements of fish.
September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky
Topwater in Wisconsin is amazing to witness if you get your boat out and explore the shallow weeds.
The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?
For professional anglers that use sonar daily to keep clients coming and boating fish against the odds, isn’t unfair, it’s modernization.
Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake
Papoose Lake is a 422-acre lake with a max depth of 65 feet
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August
Hi everyone, fishing in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin has been very good.
Wisconsin’s Musky Whisperer spills his secret: Thinking like a scientist
Weeks discovered that after muskies spawned in specific locations, they would take off, swimming all over the lake chains.
Northwoods Accomodations and Destinations
The Northwoods has a lot to offer in terms of relaxing outdoor activities for tourists and locals a like, but what drives a lot of our local economy are the many lodges and locals that employ our local townspeople.
Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July
All of us at the Musky Shop have still been catching muskies and other species but it has been a much tougher bite the last few days.
Musky Shop NorthWood's Lake of the Month: Upper & Lower Buckatabon
This month we take a different route to highlight a lake with a history of family friendly fun, Upper and Lower Buckatabon Lake.
Take a Page Out of These Favorite Fishing Titles
It’s in the support of those who still enjoy a good read that we list off 7 favorite musky titles that should never leave your cabin.
2022 Inductees into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees for 2022
Three Keys to Early Season Musky Fishing
Early season musky fishing is something that all us, who are musky nuts, can’t wait to start doing, yet few us are truly successful at catching fish during this period of time.
Sharpen Your Skills in Timber
When targeting muskies in the South, the importance of timber can not be overstated.