Fishing the North Country Map & Guide Books by Ken Jackson and Russ Warye

Unlock the hidden potential of Northern Wisconsin's premier waters with the "Fishing the North Country" guidebook series. Co-authored by legendary angling experts Ken Jackson and Russ Warye, these highly detailed regional books are widely considered the ultimate playbook for local and visiting anglers alike. Whether you are targeting trophy musky, tracking schools of deep-water walleye, or looking to fill a livewell with jumbo panfish, these comprehensive guides remove the guesswork and put you directly on the bite.

Every edition features hyper-accurate lake maps, pinpoint access locations, and precise structural breakdowns. Instead of spending hours searching blind, you can instantly identify key fish-holding habitats like hidden weed lines, sunken fish cribs, sharp drop-offs, and subtle underwater humps. Packed with seasoned local knowledge and seasonal presentations, this series gives you a distinct advantage on the water across every month of the fishing season.

We stock three essential regional versions from this highly sought-after series:

• Cisco Chain, Land O'Lakes, Phelps & Conover Edition: This book delivers a deep dive into the legendary boundary waters of the Cisco Chain, Lac Vieux Desert, Twins, Big Sand, Buckatabons, Black Oak, and surrounding honey holes.

• Eagle River & Three Lakes Region Edition: This guide offers exhaustive coverage of the entire world-famous Eagle River Chain, plus local favorites like Butternut, Franklin, Kentuck, and Sevenmile Lake.

• St. Germain, Sayner, Star Lake Edition: This edition provides a masterclass on the highly productive Rainbow Flowage, Big and Little St. Germain, and the heavily structured Sugar Camp Chain.

Key Features & Benefits

• Expertly Researched Blueprints: Crafted by veteran anglers Ken Jackson and Russ Warye to deliver authentic, time-tested local strategies and presentations.

• Precision Lake Intelligence: Features detailed structural mapping that highlights crucial underwater features like drop-offs, weed lines, and man-made fish cribs.

• Public Access Points: Clearly marks boat launches, shore-fishing access, and navigation hazards to keep your boat safe and your transitions seamless.

• Multi-Species Tactics: Specifically tailored to help you locate and catch Northern Wisconsin's big three: Musky, Walleye, and Panfish.

Technical Specifications

PRO TIP: Do not just look at the maps in these books for depth; use the text breakdowns to understand seasonal movement. In late spring and early summer, use the guide to locate the newly growing weed lines mentioned in the text. As the summer heat peaks, pivot your focus entirely toward the sunken cribs and sharp deep-water drop-offs highlighted in the maps where walleye and muskies seek thermal refuge and school up tightly.