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Welcome to "Smokey's on Pewaukee Lake"... Musky Tackle, Rods/Reels/Lures, Boat Rental, Live Bait, Trailer Parking, Snacks/Beverages, & Patio/Deck - OPEN: April 25th thru Nov 16th for the 2026 Season!

Monday Musky Minute…don’t fish slow this week—trigger strikes. Water temps in low 70’s…fresh w**d growth booming…forecas...
06/08/2026

Monday Musky Minute…don’t fish slow this week—trigger strikes. Water temps in low 70’s…fresh w**d growth booming…forecast shows a lot of passing fronts…Multi Species FISH ON!

JUNE 12–14 NEW MOON 🌑…major/minors below…

Friday, June 12,
Major 8:20 AM - 10:20 AM
Minor 5:39 PM - 6:39 PM
Major Sunset

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Major 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Minor 5:50 PM - 7:50 PM

Sunday June 14, 2026
Major 10:07 AM - 12:07 PM
Minor 7:01 PM - 8:01 PM

👉 These times are based on moon overhead & underfoot.

💥🔥 Father’s Day gift ideas coming your way daily beginning this week. Stay tuned for ideas and specials. 🔥💥

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Need gear recommendations? Looking for fishing reports? Have a question about tackle, rods, reels, line, lures, or upcom...
06/04/2026

Need gear recommendations? Looking for fishing reports? Have a question about tackle, rods, reels, line, lures, or upcoming trips?

The fastest and best way to reach us is by phone at (262) 691-9659 during our OPEN hours, Tuesday through Sunday.

We do our best to respond to social media messages and emails, but our team can provide the quickest and most complete answers when you call or stop in the shop.

Thanks for being part of the Smokey’s Musky Shop family.

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Smokey’s Musky Shop
(262) 691-9659
Real People•Real Advice•Real Fishing…and a great place to hangout, 👍🏽.

How many of you are prepping for a fishing trip to Canada, “Up North”, MN, MI, or maybe one of the Great Lakes? Hey, s...
06/03/2026

How many of you are prepping for a fishing trip to Canada, “Up North”, MN, MI, or maybe one of the Great Lakes? Hey, stop by Smokey’s, tell us about your trip, we’ll help “set you up” (rod, reel, line, leaders, lures, rod-sock, etc) AND 💥🔥💥 WE WILL GIVE YOU A 10% “Going Fishing!” Discount 💥🔥💥

“TUESDAY TEN”…reasons anglers and vacationers hire a professional fishing guide service in Wisconsin — whether for muski...
06/02/2026

“TUESDAY TEN”…reasons anglers and vacationers hire a professional fishing guide service in Wisconsin — whether for muskies, walleyes, bass, panfish, trout, or multi-species trips.

1. Dramatically Better Odds of Catching Fish

Guides like Bitten For Reel (Aaron) and Tactical Angling (Erik) already know:
* Current fish locations
* Seasonal movements
* Productive depths
* Active presentations
* Daily feeding windows

Instead of spending half the day searching, you spend more time fishing effectively.

2. Learn Lakes Much Faster

Wisconsin has thousands of lakes, flowages, and rivers — all fish differently. A guide helps shorten the learning curve.

One guided trip can save years of trial and error.

3. Access to Top Equipment

Most quality guides provide:
* Premium rods/reels/lures
* Electronics, sonar, mapping
* Landing nets
* Safety equipment

That allows anglers to try high-end setups before investing themselves.

4. Safer Boating Experience

Wisconsin waters can contain:
* Rock bars
* Shallow reefs
* Timber
* Sudden weather changes
* Heavy recreational traffic

Experienced guides like Aaron and Erik know safe navigation routes and how to handle changing conditions.

5. Better Use of Limited Time

If you only fish a few weekends each year, spending valuable time experimenting can be frustrating. Hiring a guide maximizes:
* Vacation time
* Family trips
* Corporate outings
* Tournament preparation days

You get into productive water quickly.

6. Learn Techniques Correctly

A guide can teach:
* Figure-8 techniques for muskies
* Jigging cadence
* Trolling spreads
* Live bait rigging
* Seasonal lure selection
* Boat positioning
* Fish handling and release

That hands-on coaching often improves success long after the trip ends.

7. Local Seasonal Knowledge

Fish behavior in Wisconsin changes constantly with:
* Water temperature
* W**d growth
* Spawning periods
* Weather fronts
* Baitfish movement

Professional guides stay on the water frequently and adjust patterns in real time.

8. Great for Families & Beginners

Guides help reduce frustration for:
* Kids
* First-time anglers
* Vacationers
* Corporate groups

They often handle:
* Untangling lines
* Baiting hooks
* Netting fish
* Teaching basics

That keeps the experience enjoyable and memorable.

9. Increased Chance at a Trophy Fish

Wisconsin is famous for:
* Muskellunge
* Beautiful Walleye
* Trophy smallmouth bass
* Big northern pike

A guide increases the probability of encountering larger fish because they specifically target prime locations and timing windows.

10. It’s Simply More Relaxing

Many people underestimate this benefit. A guide handles:
* Navigation
* Weather monitoring
* Pattern adjustments
* Equipment setup
* Fish location decisions

Clients can simply enjoy being on the water.

⭐️ Bonus — For anglers targeting muskies specifically, guide services are especially valuable because musky fishing has an unusually steep learning curve compared to many other freshwater species. ⭐️

Call and/or stop by Smokey’s and we’ll do our best to be of assistance.

Monday Musky Minute… 🔥WEED BITE IS ON🔥Fish actively feeding…w**d growth happening…water temps 66-72. Thinking bucktails...
06/01/2026

Monday Musky Minute… 🔥WEED BITE IS ON🔥Fish actively feeding…w**d growth happening…water temps 66-72. Thinking bucktails (7/8), cranks and spinnerbaits over w**ds, and topwater in the AM’s. First week of June…looks like some nice “fronts to fish around” late in the week…this is fun fishing!

Share photos with us and we’ll “photo post you” in the shop! 👍🏽👍🏽

REMINDER: WI DNR “License Free” fishing weekend is 6/7…as in June 6/7.

Reminder: It’s a full Blue Moon weekend but we prefer Brewfinity…check it in our beverage fridge…or go ice cream…and rel...
05/30/2026

Reminder: It’s a full Blue Moon weekend but we prefer Brewfinity…check it in our beverage fridge…or go ice cream…and relax on the patio…

Anyone tossing topwater ? Maybe a glider ? Both are no doubt one of the top hits a caster can experience.Have those too...
05/30/2026

Anyone tossing topwater ? Maybe a glider ? Both are no doubt one of the top hits a caster can experience.

Have those tools and net handy !

It’s TGIF…and a beautiful Multi-Species time of year…and ❤️ the upcoming forecast. Get your FISH ON! Hey, we’re well ...
05/29/2026

It’s TGIF…and a beautiful Multi-Species time of year…and ❤️ the upcoming forecast. Get your FISH ON! Hey, we’re well stocked for Musky and Multi-Species at Smokey’s…stop in and stock up - rods, reels, combos, line, lures, leaders, live-bait, …be it for bluegill, bass, walleye, pike, musky!

FULL MOON…perfect majors & minors. Water Temps…69-74 depending on location.

And don’t forget ice cream…plus beverages & snacks inside and on the lakeside patio. Enjoy…whether going fishing, boating, or even biking, hiking, jogging, walking, strolling by.
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Address

N27W27250 Woodland Drive
Pewaukee, WI
53072

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12626919659

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