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Wisconsin's official state fish. The musky is king here — Hayward is the musky capital of the world, home to the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Chippewa Flowage, Lac Courte Oreilles, Eagle River Chain, and hundreds of northwoods lakes hold trophy fish.
Wisconsin’s official state fish. The musky is king here — Hayward is the musky capital of the world, home to the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Chippewa Flowage, Lac Courte Oreilles, Eagle River Chain, and hundreds of northwoods lakes hold trophy fish.
Catch-and-release is strongly encouraged. Some waters have higher size limits (45 or 50 inches). Always use large, heavy-duty nets and handle with care.
Find lakes, guides, and bait shops for your next muskellunge fishing trip in Wisconsin.
Explore Lakes Find a Guide Bait & TackleRegulations shown are statewide defaults. Some waters have special regulations — always check the current Wisconsin DNR regulations before fishing. A Wisconsin fishing license is required for ages 16+.