Great selection of baits and well rounded options for Bass and Musky as well amazing costumer…read moreservice extremely polite and very respectful also very knowledgeable.

Ever since Pastika's closed, this is where I get bait and tackle in Hayward. Friendly employees,…read morelotsa stock of tackle, maps, etc. I have not tried the bottle shoppe which is entered by another door. My bait bought here has never disappointed.

Such a cool museum full of historical fishing pieces. The huge musky fish is hard to miss, the…read morearchitecture is super cool and fun to climb up the stairs to the mouth of the fish. It was pretty cold so pack a coat if you visit in the winter or fall. There's separate buildings with all the records and thousands of different lure types. They also have vintage poles, motors, photos, records and so much more. Our favorite part was seeing all the mounts on the wall. Record fish, interesting colored fresh water fish and even several types of fish from other countries mounted as well. Much bigger than we initially expected. Well worth the money and the lady working the front desk was really friendly.

Stopped here on a rainy day just to see the giant musky with my son. Walked the museum and there's…read morean impressive amount of old fishing items and decor!

Best all around fishing guide! Walleye, Muskie, Bass, and panfish. You name it he will show you how…read moreto do it.

I booked Tom Boley last summer for a half day guide with my son. I called the week before to…read moreconfirm and all was good. I wanted to make sure he was meeting us at the resort so I called 2 days before our trip to confirm that but he never answered. I left a voice mail but it wasn't returned. I tried again the next day and the day of the planned trip, nothing. I asked the resort owner and he said that Tom should pick us up at the resort, as they normally do. Well, needless to say, he never showed. This guy is a joke and I'd never try to hire him again. I talked about the problem at 2 different resorts, just this weekend (May 2016), and they both said they don't recommend him anymore because not showing up seems to be his thing, they've had heard the same complaint from a bunch of people. I don't know how this guy stays in business but he's extremely unprofessional and a real jerk for not even calling to say he couldn't make it. If you need a guide, try Dan Seibert, Deano, Ty Sennett or a couple others but pass on Tom Boley.

Best bait shop, we never go anywhere else! Mike always has all the fishing baits, tackle, rods,…read moreetc. that we need. He also provides great service and excellent Chippewa Flowage knowledge/advice. Plus he has the coldest beer!

This is a great place to stop in for bait, fishing gear and a fishing license. You can always…read morecount on a friendly smile and helpful advice here.

My brother and sister-in-law have been going to Lakeview for the past several years and this year…read morewe joined them. I give high marks to Brock and Michelle, the owners, for always being on-hand and available should you need anything! I think we ran into Brock every day we were there. The cabin, pontoon, and grounds were very clean. There was a nice picnic area where we could all meet up for dinner, drinks and a bonfire. We had a great time and will be back next year.

From the owner: Lakeview Resort is a fishing and recreation resort located in Chetek, WI…read more Since its opening in 1972, Lakeview Resort has shared with its guests a love for the outdoors, many family memories and an obsession with fishing on the Chetek Chain of Lakes. Our mission has been to exceed the expectations of our customers by providing exceptional hospitallity in an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. If you enjoy pan-fishing, the Chetek Chain of Lakes can't be beat. Walleye, Northern Pike, and Bass are also plentiful in the lake system. Resort is well kept. and owners are present.

Great place with updated, super clean cottages and well maintained grounds. Plenty of activities…read morefor everyone including volleyball, pickle ball, a playground, kayaks, wake boards and a rec room. You can rent pontoons and fishing boats directly from the resort and prices are comparable to other local suppliers. The fact that they're onsite and convenient just adds to the value. You can even buy live bait onsite if you need it. We enjoyed seeing some of the wildlife in the area as well. Pheasants stroll the grounds and eagles are common along the southwest side of the lake. The flower garden is beautiful and has a path going through it so you can get a better view. Prices for cottage rental were either comparable or better than the other resorts nearby. And the staff is really friendly and helpful. An all around great experience and we already plan on coming back next year.

This is a family run resort with a great vibe. We've visited with the 2nd generation for a couple…read moreyears and they're great. The 3rd generation is setting up themselves to succeed already, they know the business from various angles. Their tag "perpetually new" is true, they update the cabins, boats, and grounds regularly. It's more expensive than other places perhaps, but worth every single penny. And it's worth getting on the waiting list for these cabins. We've been to many WI resorts in many decades and this is the one we can't wait to re-visit.

My family and I were looking for a fishing guide for a day while camping on the Minong Flowage. I…read morecalled a local bait shop ahead of time, they recommended a guy that was out of state but recommended Johnny at Fish Crazed Guiding. Well, I got on the phone with Johnny and right away I could tell he was the perfect fit. My goal was for me and the kids to learn as much as we could in one day on the water, and Johnny was so ready to teach that he just launched into answering a bunch of my questions right there on the phone. We've gotten really into fishing the last couple years but are new to the midwest and have been struggling to catch consistently, especially at the end of summer to early fall. I told Johnny we weren't after trophy fish, but we wanted to catch stuff and we wanted to learn as much as we could. Well, Johnny was excited to teach, but still towed the line and said, "Oh we'll learn plenty, but we'll also catch fish, and big ones." So then we got to setting up a trip, and I asked if he would be willing to come to the Minong or to a lake nearby, both to lessen the driving for us but also so we could see how he goes about finding fish on a new lake. This is where Johnny really stretched to meet us. He said he would accept it as a professional challenge. During the week before our trip, Johnny texted with me about his lake scouting progress and sent us some pics of big bass caught in one of the lakes. When we finally met at the boat launch of a lake he had never been to, he was raring to go catch some fish! He re-iterated that, no matter what happened, no one ever got skunked on his boat. So we set about mapping the lake, looking for structure, weeds, the right depth. He talked me through how to read a fish finder and where the fish are, and answered questions about his tackle and presentations. He kept it simple, straightforward, and was willing to share all of it! He is a fisherman through and through, and when me and my kids turned out to be pretty determined in the face of the weather (a windy, cold mid-October day), he really doubled down on making sure we got as much out of the day as we could. That day I learned how to find fish and use electronics, what baits to throw at what depths, how to scout out a lake, a bit about boats, and, did I mention? We caught a lot of fish! About 30-40, all told, a dozen worth keeping for pictures, big pike and smallmouth bass, and one hearty bluegill on a crankbait. He was patient with the kids, which is nice, 'cause they weren't always patient with him, they seemed to think they knew where to go and what to do next, ha. He was not only patient with me and all my questions, but seemed eager to answer every one. By the end of the trip, we had learned a ton, caught a bunch of fish, spent a day on the water in weather we wouldn't usually be out in, and loved every moment of it. And no one got skunked on his boat. The real clincher is the confidence he left us with. We got back to camp, and my 9-year-old son just couldn't stop, he started fishing right off the campsite beach using his new tactics and the chatterbait Johnny had given him, and he caught the biggest smallmouth of the whole day! Then the next morning him and his cousin were out in a canoe together fishing in our little inlet, and he hooked a northern pike, his 7-year-old cousin at the front of the canoe netted it, and the boys brought it in for a picture, got the hook out, and released it... ALL BY THEMSELVES. Thanks, Johnny, for the leg up in the world of fishing.

From the owner: I’m Jonny Gettle of Fish Crazed Guiding a fishing guide in Hayward,Wi that loves catching fish! I…read moredon’t get skunked and generally neither do my clients! I only use artificial baits until musky season with suckers! I don’t troll and don’t allow alcohol in my boat! None! I catch lots of Panfish, including Crappies, both flavors of bass, and both flavors of Essox at high levels! I’m a run and gun type fisherman and don’t play around and take fishing very seriously but still allow myself to have lots of fun while doing so!

This guy knows his stuff! He can put you on pretty much any species you're after from Smallies to…read moreMuskies! He's incredibly knowledgeable and he's an amazing person! If you want to catch fish Louie is your guy! You'll also have amazing conversations as well as learning a ton!

From the owner: Licensed and fully insured charter fishing captain. I am here to provide the ultimate fishing…read moreexperience, with people of all skill levels.

Make a day of it! Summer time especially. Located in the north woods of Wisconsin, this quaint town…read moresits on the shores of Lake Nebagamon which is a pretty sizable body of water. The public beach is just the right size and several restaurant/stores are within walking distance. I hear the fishing is quite nice too. Hidden treasure!