Shabbona Lake, near DeKalb, is a hot spot for many different species of fish. Its muskie population is as good as it gets for lakes in Illinois.

New York state musky season is open. Chautauqua Lake is a musky-focus hotspot, and early summer musky fishing can be jaw-dropping fun. The Western New York Musky Showdown Tournament at Chautauqua Lake ...

Chicago outdoors: Des Plaines muskie, indigo bunting, velvet buck, Will Co. purchase & raspberries A poem on raspberries, a Paul Vriend photo of an indigo bunting at Rosehill Cemetery, a velvet ...

Greta Weix says she's an avid angler, but this was her first time targetting the elusive lake lunker.

Anderson: On anniversary of Leech Lake’s ‘Muskie Rampage,’ mystery remains — and a study begins Muskies implanted with transmitters will send signals on whereabouts, habits.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next 18 Sports Big Fish Summer photo. Presented by Valley Wholesale Bait & Tackle, we honor an incredible trophy catch. Congrats to Andrew Hoh, who ...

Their reference chart shows a 53-inch musky typically weighing between 48 and 55 pounds. Some anglers have reported 53-inch muskies weighing more than 50 pounds, with a 53-inch, 51-pound, 2-ounce ...

The best muskie reels should be durable, have a smooth drag, and offer great ergonomics. Here are the best reels you can buy this year.

Newman Lake bass are in the lily pads and will hit a topwater frog, as will the tiger muskie. Hauser Lake is giving up some big bluegills in the shallows.

A great summer scent conjures the carefree (think beach days, breezes and evenings outdoors). Here are the best summer fragrances for men, handpicked by beauty experts.

MUSCATINE — When the Muscatine and Bettendorf boys basketball teams faced off on Jan. 6, the Bulldog defense pestered Muskie star Joe Wieskamp into a forgettable 3-for-13 performance.