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Fishing Hall of Fame

Hayward, WI
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Ranked #3 of 5 attractions in Hayward
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Description: Visitors to this unique attraction stand in a giant fiberglass musky that's half a block long and five stories high.
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Greensburg
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

The museum and displays are something to see and bring you back to the old days of fishing and the large mounted fish on the walls. It is a must if your in the area. For adults and children. More

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Who wouldn't want their picture taken in the jaws of a giant muskie? We loved the history at the museum, the old motors, the fish mounts, the lures, etc. We fish in Hayward every summer and enjoyed our first visit to the hall of fame. The boys and men are hoping to have an entrant someday! More

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Iron River, Wisconsin
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

I have visited this museum once. Always the unique exterior - giant fish - which some people have been married in as the lore goes. If you would like to see fishing lures and motors and see stuffed animals of the area you would like it. More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

This is not a spectacular museum, but it is fun to look at the pictures, to walk into the giant muskie, and you can take some fun pictures next to the big outdoor fish mounts. It is also entertaining to see all the crazy fishing lures that people rigged up! If you are into fishing, it should be something on... More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

I went with my family(all of us adults) The guys enjoyed it much more than the non fishing wives. It's not something any of us feel the need to do again. More

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

i can actually walk inside fish and view the surrounding countryside. Nothwoods is a region overlooked too much. More

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Twin Cities, Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Where would you every see a giant fish looming above the horizon? At the Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, WI. This museum has a tremendous collection of trophy fresh water fish, vintage outboard motors and fishing tackle. Record holders have recognition plaques here. If your a fishing enthusiast, don't miss this. Kids love to climb up and stand in... More

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Wisconsin
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

It is kitchy to say the least. there is this huge struture of a fish several stories high. and youclimb up and stand in the mouth of the fish overlooking this town famous for the largest musky catch in the world. On the way up is a museum so to speak of many varieties of fishing lures, boat motors and... More

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Watertown, WI
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2011

Being an Avid fisherman and a Wisconsinite, I wanted to stop by the Hall of fame during our trip up north. It was neat to see the old lures, mounts and boat motors, but I was kind of expecting to see a live tank as well. It was ok, but left me a little disappointed. But I can now say... More

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Buffalo, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2011

This is an amazing place for people how are avid about fishing or like a bit or irony by the way of fiberglass fish. My brother-in-law was fascinated and could have spent days here. I was bored to death until my sister decided we should make a game of it and find the ugliest fish in the place. Catfish was... More

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