St. Louis River Fishing Report

TRIBUTE TO TERRY PETERSON 1943 – 2022

Terry Peterson, our dear friend and guiding partner for the last 30 years passed away on 2-13-22. Terry and his wife Diane along with their three children (Heidi, Matthew, Patrick) moved to Hayward, Wisconsin in 1977 when they bought Musky Tail Resort on Teal Lake. His first purchase of a guide license in 1978 began…

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Hayward, Wisconsin & Lake Superior Fishing Report 9-7-20

And just like that, it’s fall… With Labor Day in the rear view mirror, the change of seasons wasted no time arriving in northern Wisconsin. Cool evenings, rain, lots of wind, along with shortening days have dropped inland lake water temperatures into the 60’s, and we’ve definitely seen signs of fall fishing patterns coming together.…

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Hayward, WI & Lake Superior Fishing Report 8-24-20

Sorry for the silence. I haven’t been able to keep up with my fishing reports as usual this season. We’ve been on the water just about every day over the last two months. With the exception of a few slow days, the fishing has been really solid. Leaves are already starting to change colors, and…

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Lake Superior & Hayward Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-5-20

How is it already the 4th of July?… These first two months of the season have definitely been a cloud of dust, and I don’t know if I remember seeing our lakes as busy as they’ve been lately. The Canadian border closure has definitely sent a lot of displaced fisherman to northern Wisconsin, and it’s…

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Lake Superior & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-3-20

Fishing conditions are changing rapidly in northwest Wisconsin. The recent warm up has pushed water temperatures into the 60’s in many areas with lots of new weed growth, bug hatches, and early spring spawning hatches providing plenty of eating opportunities for fish. Being flexible and responding appropriately to these changes are the key to staying…

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Hayward, Wisconsin & Lake Superior Fishing Report 5-18-20

We’re back doing what we do, and so are the fish. May started out cold with north winds off Lake Superior that just wouldn’t go away, but the forecast looks good. Warm temperatures are on the way, and there’s just a ton of fishing opportunities right now. Inland lakes in the Hayward area are heating…

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