
Three solid patterns to use for ‘hot’ August muskies
Catching muskies in August can be difficult. Years ago anglers believed their lack of action was a result of the fish losing their teeth. We now know muskies carry a full set of dentures all

Catching muskies in August can be difficult. Years ago anglers believed their lack of action was a result of the fish losing their teeth. We now know muskies carry a full set of dentures all

When Wisconsin DNR fisheries teams conduct comprehensive surveys on some of the state’s bigger waters the teams produce way more information than we can fit into our lake reports. Such is the case with Lake

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB), at its June 25 meeting, approved changes in several fishing regulations, including opening the inland trout fishing season in April, one month earlier than the May fishing opener.

Without a doubt, muskie anglers are among the most conservation-minded of all fishermen. Release is a priority and doing what’s best for the fishery is always considered.
But that doesn’t mean they always agree.

More young muskies will be stocked in Wisconsin lakes during 2025 than initially planned thanks to a $75,000 donation to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from the Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s

Although it was a little belated, an Erie County, Pa., man boated the birthday gift of his dreams when he caught a monster muskie on Lake Erie May 25.
Scott Bielanin, of Harborcreek, caught

People can now share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge through Monday, June 30.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources extended the deadline for comments on the

Perhaps the biggest question a muskie angler faces each morning is which lake he should fish. Certainly he should consider the lakes that have been producing for him lately, as well as where he historically

OK, so “muskies” and “easy” is probably a stretch. Muskies are rarely easy. But even if they’re difficult, there’s no need to make them complicated, especially early in the season.
Oh, but early season
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