Steve Heiting's Northwoods Musky Report

Steve can’t hide the fact he thinks the pre-turnover period is the best of the year for musky fishing. In this week’s report, he quickly covers location and then reveals his favorite baits for catching muskies at this time, and why.

Many northwoods lakes contain a heavy algae bloom right now and Steve discusses how you can overcome it. He talks about how you can help muskies find your lures in the green water, as well as where you should fish. Steve wraps up this segment by reporting on the catch of his biggest musky of the year so far, and how practicing what he preaches paid off.

Cool nights, warm days, bright skies and little wind are typical for what many call the “dog days” of August. In this week’s Northwoods Musky Report, Steve reveals his game plan for such conditions and tells the story of how he and a client succeeded while following these tactics.

In this week’s segment, Steve reports from the National Championship Musky Open where big muskies — and lots of them — were caught by tournament anglers. Steve reveals the best patterns.

It’s the week of the National Championship Musky Open in Eagle River, and Steve previews the tournament, explains why you should join, and discusses current fishing conditions, hot lures, and why he thinks big muskies will be caught.

Steve begins this week’s Musky Report with updates on water temperatures in northwoods lakes as well as the musky stocking issue. He then previews a number of upcoming musky events.

The 2024 musky season has featured rain almost every day and lots of wind, and Steve has heard from a number of anglers who are struggling. In this week's Northwoods Musky Report, he delivers a pep talk with ideas to help you bust your musky slump.

Steve opens this week's Northwoods Musky Report with an on-the-water discussion with his son after they boated five muskies while avoiding the crowds during the July 4th holiday week. While muskies were biting for Steve on wilderness lakes, he notes that bigger fish are showing up for anglers fishing open water.