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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late April
April 21, 2023

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.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March
March 10, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March

The game fish season in northern Wisconsin has come to an end.

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Musky Fishing on the James River
March 06, 2023

Musky Fishing on the James River

To satisfy that curiosity it’s only natural that we focus our lens on the great state of Virginia and give the James River a bit of praise for its muskellunge management.

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Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late February
February 24, 2023

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.

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The Over-Planner’s Guide to Canadian Fishing Trips
January 30, 2023

The Over-Planner’s Guide to Canadian Fishing Trips

Canadian holidays are fantastic for those traveling from the Northern States to enjoy as it is a quick jaunt over the boarder to many lakes with muskies ripe for the taking, but I’ll share a few pointers to keep the newly traveled fisherman a float.

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Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late January
January 27, 2023

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.

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9 Best Muskellunge Fishing Lakes in Ohio
January 23, 2023

9 Best Muskellunge Fishing Lakes in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been stocking muskies diligently in several of the state’s man-made reservoirs for decades, and the results speak for themselves.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January
January 13, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January

Fishing Report for Early January

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Southern Musky Fishing | Cold Water Musky Tactics
January 06, 2023

Southern Musky Fishing | Cold Water Musky Tactics

As temperatures continue to cool during January and February Southern muskies make moves towards deeper structure and cover.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Moen Lake
December 26, 2022

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.

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Ice Up: Adding to your Ice Fishing Tackle Box
December 12, 2022

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.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December
December 09, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December

The open water fishing season has come to an end in Northern Wisconsin.

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Tips and Safety Checks for Ice Fishing in Wisconsin
December 05, 2022

Tips and Safety Checks for Ice Fishing in Wisconsin

Tips to help you prepare and stay safe while ice fishing this season

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late November
November 18, 2022

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.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November
November 04, 2022

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.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late October
October 21, 2022

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.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Harris Lake
October 17, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Harris Lake

Harris Lake is a bowl lake with very moderate musky pressure.

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Northwoods Lakes and Piers for the Shoreline Fisherman and Family
September 26, 2022

Northwoods Lakes and Piers for the Shoreline Fisherman and Family

This is a great time for non-boaters to explore musky fishing with family and friends from docks and banks across the state.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late September
September 23, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late September

Fishing report for late September!

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Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley
September 16, 2022

Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley

As a professional fisherman Matt and his tournament partner Nate Osfar are one of the best if not the best Musky Tournament teams to ever compete in Musky Tournaments.

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September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky
August 29, 2022

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.

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The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?
August 26, 2022

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.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake
August 22, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake

Papoose Lake is a 422-acre lake with a max depth of 65 feet

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August
August 19, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August

Hi everyone, fishing in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin has been very good.

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