[3] It is located on a six-acre (2.4 ha) plot of land in Hayward near Wisconsin Highway 27,[1] and it occupies 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) in seven buildings.

[1] The lower jaw of the fish is an observation deck that has on occasion been used for weddings.

[4] The Hall of Fame also maintains records for the largest fresh water fish in the United States and the world.

[1] There have been 65 individuals inducted under the Enshrinement Program for their national and world impact on fresh water fishing, 78 as Legendary Anglers for their impact on at least a regional level, 15 for their work in the field as fishing guides, and 24 organizations for their contributions to the sport.

[1] Notable inductees include Juliana Berners, Ole Evinrude, Virgil Ward, Izaak Walton, and baseball player Ted Williams, who was known for his fishing skill.