Northern Wisconsin Fishing

Fishing Reports, Guides & Other Information
Tiger Musky caught in northern Wisconsin

Beautiful Tiger Musky
Courtesy of Cynthia Christman

Kids Love It! With over 2500 lakes, the Northwoods of Wisconsin offers a fishing adventure for all. Musky, walleye, trout, panfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass are all common in Wisconsin's waters.

Northern Wisconsin offers some of the best fishing in the country. Check out the following resources to make your next fishing vacation in the Northwoods the best one yet.

Largemouth Bass Caught in Kentuck Lake

Nice Largemouth
- Kentuck Lake

Northern Wisconsin Fishing Information

Fishing Reports by Region

Fishing Guides

Ken Jackson Fishing Guide

Ken Jackson Fishing
Featured Fishing Guide of the Month

Ken has been fishing his whole life in Wisconsin and been guiding for over 30 years. Based out of his resort in St. Germain, Ken fishes primarily Vilas and Oneida counties from opening day in May until the final bell of muskie season in November. This includes the areas of St. Germain, Arbor Vitae, Eagle River, Boulder Junction, Lake Tomahawk, Sugar Camp, Manitowish Waters, and Conover.

Boulder Junction Area

Capt. Matt Raley - (715)-347-4868

Duane Horstman - (715) 385-0081

Harry Reid - (715) 385-2404

Jed Jolin - (715) 385-3330

Jeff Winters - (715) 385-9313

Eagle River Area

Eagle River Guides Association

Al Gall - (715) 545-2127

Colin Crawford’s Guide Service - (715) 891-2715

Tom Dietz - (715) 479-7832

Eagle River Outfitters - (877) 479-6108

Guides Choice Pro Shop - (866) 367-2248

Phelps Guides Association - (715) 545-8347

"Ranger" Rick Krueger - (715) 479-5568

Rechlitz Hi Pines Guides Service - (715) 479-6113

Todd Powell - (715) 479-2422

Yukon Jack Guide Service - (715) 479-3219

Lac du Flambeau Area

 Ben Chosa - (715) 588-7056

Doug Smith - (715) 356-1198

George Metrich - (715) 277-2593

John F. Kafura - (715) 588-9220

Lyle Chapman - (715) 588-3534

Michael Bowen - (715) 356-7588

Phil Gasper - (715) 476-3570

Rick Domini - (715) 367-4938

Scott Kaminski - (715) 358-3606

D.J. Poupart - (715) 588-1872

D.J. Poupart Sr. - (715) 288-7057

John Snow - (715) 588-3859

Jeff Bauman - (715) 588-3213

Minocqua - Arbor Vitae - Woodruff Area - Lake Tomahawk

Anglin' Adventures Fishing Guide Service - (920) 479-8872

Brad Breuer Guide Service - (715) 389-1014

Darrell Mittlesteadt’s Fishing Guide - (715) 356-1760

Freeman’s Fishing Adventure - (715) 525-1165

Jim’s Northwoods Guide Service - (715) 356-4223

Guide's Landing, Kurt Justice - (715) 358-3806

Lake Minocqua Guide Service - (715) 356-3288

North Waters Guide Service - (715) 358-7076

Northwoods Guide Service - (715) 748-0913

RazorYak Kayak Fishing Adventures - (715) 614-0052

Rick Writz Guide Service - (715) 277-4445

Rod Bearer Guide Service - (715) 453-4243

Tommy’s Fishing Adventures - (715) 356-4648

Rhinelander Area

Charlie Ross - (715) 362-1066

Don Groskopf - (715) 369-1095

St. Germain Area

Chuck Altmore’s Guide Service - (715) 477-0120

Dick Bouchonville Fishing Guide - (715) 542-4212

Muskie Catchers Lure Mfg & Guides - (414) 536-0889

Michael Pergolski - (715) 542-3648

Northwest Wisconsin

Jarrid Houston of Houston’s Fish Guide Service - (218) 393-4962

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