National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
Overview
The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is the international headquarters for education, recognition and promotion of fresh water sport fishing.Contact Information
10360 Hall of Fame DriveAbbotsford, Wisconsin 54843
United States
Diamond level member
Description
The highlight of the museum complex is a landmark "Shrine to Anglers" which is one-half city block long and four and one-half stories tall, of concrete, steel and fiberglass, hand-sculpted into the likeness of a leaping fish (a muskellunge). Its gaping, open jaw accommodates about 20 persons and reveals a wonderful panoramic view of Lake Hayward, the city of Hayward and, of course, our grounds. The "Big Musky" sits atop an 88,000 gallon pond. The adjacent four-building museum complex houses over 50,000 sport fishing historical and vintage artifacts ranging from lures, rods, reels and accessories. Additionally, there are over 300 mounted fish and about 1000 antique motors on display.