BOULDERJCT.ORG 2 1-800-GO-MUSKY WELCOME to Boulder Junction Boulder Junction is a year round vacation destination. If you love swimming and boating, June, July and August are ideal times to visit. Warm temperatures and sunny skies make for perfect summer days on the water. Fall leaves are a big draw—peak colors usually arrive in Boulder Junction from Table of Contents late-September to early October. Crisp air and color everywhere make this one of the most spectacular seasons in the Northwoods. Fishing. Pages 4-7 The snow season typically runs from December-March and is a winter enthusiasts Paddling. Page 8 dream. Breathtaking beauty surrounds after a fresh snowfall when area trails are Biking . Pages 9-11 groomed for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Parks & Recreation. Page 12-14 Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing. Page 15 Spring arrives in late April, and the forests come to life throughout May and early Dual Sports . Page 15 June, so it’s an excellent time to enjoy early wildflowers and view migratory birds. Snowmobiling. Pages 16-17 During any time of the year, be sure to look up at night. The open sky and lack of Accommodations. Pages 18-23, 51 light pollution is a perfect mix for stargazing. On rare occasions, you may catch the Campgrounds . Pages 24-25 magic of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, as seen on the cover of this guide. Area Map . Pages 26-27 Summer Camps . Page 28-29 Make your vacation Boulder—let us help you book your vacation today. Visit Dining . Pages 30-32 boulderjct.org before you arrive or give us call at the Boulder Junction Chamber of Attractions . Pages 31 Commerce. 1-800-GO-MUSKY. While you are here, be sure to stop by our little log Arts & Culture . Page 34-35 cabin on Hwy M for personal service from our smiling staff. We are open and here Shopping . Pages 36-37 for you year-round. Services . Pages 2, 38-43 Friends of the Chamber . Page 44 Community. Pages 33, 45 Events Calendar . Pages 46-50 Theresa Smith • Executive Director Cover photo by Ryan Stephens, ryanstephensphoto.net The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the promotion of chamber member businesses & services to create a healthy prosperous community for all to enjoy. The information and ads included in this publication are the responsibility of the business owner or organization and the Boulder Junction Chamber accepts no responsibility for the content of these ads. ©2020 No part of this book may be reproduced without permission of the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce. Designed and printed by Hahn Printing, Inc. BOULDERJCT.ORG 3 Muskellunge “Boulder Junction’s prized trademark.” A lean, hard Cast away in the Musky muscled fighter that reaches a maximum length of over 5 feet and a weight of almost 70 pounds. Capital of the World®. Northern Pike Bring a cooler and plenty of bait—we’ll provide Pike attain lengths of as much as 50 inches and the trophy fish. When you cast your line in the the record Wisconsin fish weighed 38 pounds. Musky Capital of the World®, you’re sure to Walleye catch walleye, bass, panfish, pike and (of The largest member of the perch family grows to course) Boulder Junction’s famous musky. lengths over 30 inches and the record Wisconsin fish weighs 18 pounds and was caught in High Lake. Explore the lake information on page 6 for more information on some of the best fishing Largemouth Bass lakes in Boulder Junction. This largemouth grows to a weight of 11 pounds and a length of about 24 inches. New to fishing? Check out our Fishing 101 Smallmouth Bass articles and videos, filled with tips and tricks An average smallmouth weighs between 1 and for first-time anglers, at boulderct.org 2 pounds and will measure about 12 inches and is considered the scrappiest fish of all. Brook Trout This brightly colored fish is native to Wisconsin’s streams and feeds on stream insect larvae, but will readily take baits such as worms, minnows and chub tails. Yellow Perch They move about in schools, often numbering in the hundreds. The perch is primarily a bottom feeder with a slow deliberate bite. Black Crappie An excellent game fish when taken on light tackle, the crappie may grow to a length of 18 inches. Bluegill Labeled a “panfish,” the bluegill is almost as deep as it is long. Length sometimes reaches 10 to 12 inches and weights go up to 2 pounds. 4 1-800-GO-MUSKY FISHING GUIDES of BOULDER JUNCTION ERRINGTON’S GUIDE SERVICE Panfish to Musky ERV KELLER GUIDE SERVICE Musky-Bass-Walleye Full-time guide for all species. Over 25 years of guide service & fished over 260 30 years’ experience. Tuffy boat with latest lakes. Great with kids & families. Full or 1/2 day with electronics. Fishing tackle and cleaning included. optional shore lunch. Tackle & fish cleaning included. Full or ½ days. Children welcome. 815-298-1358 715-385-2265 email: [email protected] cell: 715-605-2349 website: erringtonresort.com website: boulderjct.org/ervkeller MARTY CLAUSON FISHING ADVENTURES BOB’S MANITOWISH GUIDE SERVICE Fishing for Walleye, Large & Smallmouth Bass, Musky and Panfish. Fishing guide “Get Hooked on Fishing” service for over Fishing fun for all ages and for all types of 30 years! Full or Northwoods fish. All equipment, fish cleaning and ½ days. bait provided. Full or ½ days. Over 35 years of experience. Specialize in family fishing. 715-385-2711 608-369-0075 cell: 715-892-2366 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] website: fishingboulderjunction.com website: boulderjct.org/bobbertch BOULDERJCT.ORG 5 194 Lakes. Boulder Junction is home to 194 lakes within 9 miles of town, with spectacular fishing and endless miles of waterways for exploring. These are some of the more Lake AREA (ACRES) MAX (FT) DEPTH MEAN (FT) DEPTH MUSKY NORTHERN PIKE WALLEYE LM BASS SM BASS PANFISH TROUT LANDING BOAT popular lakes for fishing in our area. Allequash Lake* 426 24 10 CCCCPA PR BOAT LANDING: SPECIES OF FISH: Big Lake 835 61 CPCPCC PR CI Carry In A Abundant Big Muskellunge Lake 930 70 26 CPCCPC PR Key GR Gravel Ramp C Common PR Paved Ramp P Present Boulder Lake 524 23 12 CPAPPC PR UR Unimproved Ramp * Shore fishing Clear Lake 555 45 16 CCCPPC PR Day Lake 117 48 PC UR Escanaba Lake 293 26 14 CPAC C PR Fishtrap Lake* 329 41 CPCCPC CI High Lake 734 31 CPCPPC GR Island Lake 1023 35 13 CCCPPC PR Jag Lake* 158 14 PCPPCPR Jute Lake 199 23 16 PPCCPR Little Crooked Lake 153 20 CPCP C PR Little John Lake* 166 19 CPCCP APR Lost Canoe Lake 249 41 PCCCPC CI Mann Lake 261 18 5C CGR Nebish Lake 98 52 18 ACGR Nichols Lake* 40 16 PPCI Nixon Lake* 110 5CPPPPCI Oswego Lake 66 17 PPPUR Pallette Lake 173 65 33 PCCCI Trout Lake 3816 117 49 CCCPCCCPR Upper Gresham* 366 32 13 CPCCA PR White Sand Lake 1229 63 24 CPCPPP GR Whitney Lake 102 8PCPGR Wildcat Lake 305 38 12 CCPCCPR 6 1-800-GO-MUSKY Fishing Guides BILL SHERER’S NORTHERN ADVENTURES LAST RESORT GUIDE SERVICE FLY FISHING GUIDE SERVICE 8772 Kurtzweil Road, Sayner, WI 54560 5570 County Road M, Boulder Junction, WI 54512 (715) 605-2404 lastresortguideservice.com (715) 385-0171 wetieit.com Fishing musky, walleye, bass in Vilas, Oneida & Iron counties. 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