Museum Information
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 sportfishing 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.
Executive Board of Directors
| Bill Gautsche. . . . . | President |
| Harold Tiffany | Vice President |
| Ted Dzialo . . . . . . . | Secretary |
| Tom Turngren. . . . | Treasurer |
| Scott Allen. . . . . . . | Director |
| Bill Beckwith. . . . . . | Director |
| John Dettloff . . . . . | Director |
| Dave Perkins . . . . | Director |
| Don Robinson . . . . | Director |
| Jim Scheer . . . . . . | Director |
| Wendy Williamson . | Director |
| Ben Wold . . . . . . . . . | Director |
Professional Staff
| Emmett Brown. . . | Executive Director |
| Kathy Polich. . . . . | Business Manager |
| Darlene Overman . | Secretary |
| Myrna Huber. . . . | Clerk |
| Emmett Brown . . . | Splash Editor |
| Tim Gavigan . . . . | Webmaster |
The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the education and conservation of fresh water sportfishing throughout the world. Our purpose is to collect, display and maintain the artifacts, heritage and history of fresh water sportfishing in our 7 acre museum complex for public viewing. Additionally , we recognize those men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to fresh water sportfishing through our Hall of Fame program. Finally, we are the qualifier and recognizer of fresh water's sportfishing world records.
Hall of Fame Drive
Hayward, Wisconsin 54843
Phone (715) 634-4440
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P.O. Box 690
10360 Hall of Fame Dr. Hayward, Wis 54843 Phone (715) 634-4440
