Steve Heiting's Northwoods Musky Report

Steve goes on a hunt for open water in anticipation of northern Wisconsin's fishing opener. Since musky season in the north doesn't open until May 27, Steve then discusses a great tip to get more action from your early season musky baits.

In his final Northwoods Musky Report for the year, Steve reports on the catching of two big muskies, including one which could be the largest in his boat for the season. He also explains turnover, a factor which confuses many anglers.

Steve reports live from the water following a three-musky day that was a perfect example of what pre-turnover pattern fishing is all about. 

A minnowbait is one of the most effective lures for weed-tight muskies. Steve explains how he flutters and steers his minnowbaits through thick weeds — a technique which can yield some of the most savage strikes of the season.

Fall is coming, yet current conditions haven't changed much. With bucktails currently being highly effective, Steve provides advice for their use, and explains how he triggered a big fish that required a figure-8 effort that went beyond anything he's ever done.

It's September, and fall musky fishing is fast approaching. In this episode, Steve explains how to base your presentation and locational approach according to water temperature.

In this week's Northwoods Musky Report, Steve interviews the boat winner from the National Championship Musky Open, and then reveals what was caught as well as the best pattern found by the nearly 1,200 anglers who fished the event.

Steve predicts a good musky bite as he previews the National Championship Musky Open, and provides an update on the conditions you can expect to see in northern Wisconsin.

Steve suggests targeting muskies in the weeds now in the northwoods, and offers tips from his recent successful trip to Canadian waters. Finally, it's time to sign up for the National Championship Musky Open, and Steve explains why you need to support the state's Musky Clubs Alliance.

Based on 30-plus years of teaching musky fishing schools, Steve discusses three common-yet-correctable mistakes he sees many anglers make. 

Steve starts with a live report after two muskies were caught, and then explains the tactics that worked in the cold front conditions faced that day.

Water temperatures are creeping up, and Steve begins by reminding anglers to minimize musky stress to ensure their release. Then he discusses why crankbaits have been so effective this season, and how he fishes them.

The largest musky to date for the season hits the net in Steve's boat, and he describes the clues he saw as the feeding window developed. Current conditions are also discussed.

Fast-moving weather systems, lots of wind, and cool nights have resulted in a frustrating musky bite for many anglers fishing the northwoods. In this week's episode, Steve provides tips to turn your season around.

The northwoods musky "bite" is becoming more consistent in time for the July 4 holiday. Mid-lake humps and breaklines are producing the most consistent action.

The largest musky for the year so far in Steve's boat, the largest hooked so far, and the largest seen from his boat have all occurred in the past few days. Steve reports on what's providing the big fish action. 

Cold nights are producing short feeding windows. Steve Heiting begins with a live report, and then returns to the studio to discuss what to watch for to catch muskies when those windows occur.

Weather and water are warming up, and summer musky patterns are getting underway — including the topwater bite!

Steve discusses a soggy Northwoods musky opener in a live report, and then explains the patterns that were most productive during the first few days of the musky season.

Wisconsin's northern zone musky season opens Saturday, May 28, and Steve discusses current conditions and reveals his musky game plan for the weekend.

The northwoods musky season is looming and Steve previews the May 28th opener. He also reports  the results of the Indiana Muskie Classic.

You can't beat a fishing trip to the northwoods, but when musky season is still closed you can travel to fish in southern locales. In this week's episode, Steve discusses his upcoming trip to Indiana and how learning tactics that were refined elsewhere can make you a better angler back home.

In his first segment for 2022, Steve discusses the upcoming fishing opener and how it relates to the recent vote to change the northern zone musky opening date, gives a lake ice status update, explains how you can catch spawning walleyes (many musky anglers will be fishing for them this week), provides the details of a great early season musky pattern, and announces his new YouTube channel as well...

In his final report of the 2021 season, Steve explains current fishing patterns, reports on the Wounded Warriors event in Eagle River, provides tournament results, and discusses what he learned during the 2021 season. 

In this week's episode, Steve reports on recent action and big fish, and discusses the Wounded Warriors In Action Muskie Chal-Lunge in Eagle River.