Area Information

Back in the 1930s, a Chicago-based sportswriter who regularly vacationed in the Boulder Junction area, coined the phrase "Musky Capital of the World" to describe his favorite fishing destination.  Local resorts picked up on the idea and over the course of the next 11 or 12 years, used the term intermittently on their promotional literature.

In 1942, the newly-formed Chamber of Commerce began using the title on all of its brochures and other printed matter and it has done so ever since.

June 8, 1971, the United States Patent Office awarded Boulder Junction the U.S. Trademark for the MUSKY CAPITOL OF THE WORLD.  This trademark was awarded by virtue of the fact that more muskies are caught on our lakes every year than any other similarly-sized area in the world.  Boulder Chamber of Commerce 1-800-GOMUSKY

Boulder Junction has many unique shops along with several restaurants, sporting goods stores, grocery and gas stations and weekend services at three churches. Horse back riding through the forest within minutes from our resort. (715)-385-9389 or (715)-892-1438 call for reservations.

Golf, hiking, biking, canoeing, tennis, nature trails, and wild berry picking are all nearby.

Bingo, museums, amusement parks, fish hatcheries, cranberry bogs and horseback riding are less than ½ hour away.

Because our excellent fishing doesn't end with summer.  The Northwoods' fall colors offer a spectacular view for the fall fisherman.  And it gets better for ice fishing (equipment available) when the shoreline is blanketed with snow and resident Bald Eagles of Fishtrap Lake soar overhead.

Bow and gun hunters will find deer, black bear and many other game species in the surrounding state forest.

Cross-country skiers are delighted with the area's several tracked and groomed trails as well as the opportunity to explore wilderness areas.  For the Alpine skier, some of the Midwest's best skiing is less than an hour away.

The Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club invites you to enjoy our 125 miles of scenic Northwoods trails, groomed daily, located in the heart of the Northern Highland State Forest.  We are centrally located for easy access to other trail systems providing hundreds of miles for your snowmobiling pleasure. Snowmobile rentals available at BOULDER MARINE Center www.bouldermarinecenter.com (715)-385-2177

 Guide Service

Take advantage of the many guide services available in our area, and you'll learn to fish, hunt, or simply go exploring with people who really know and love the area.  Fishing excursions, motor tours, back-country canoe trips, snowmobile tours, and even shopping adventures can all be arranged.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information.  1-800-GOMUSKY.

Erv's Guide Service

$50 - $100 Discount if you have reserved accomodations with
Kerecman's Fishtrap Resort on Fishtrap Lake or at Birchwood Cove Resort on High Lake. 

Erv Keller (715) 385-2265 OR (262) 639-8491

Regular rates:

Full day (8 hrs)  $325.00 plus bait  ($100 discount)

5 hours $250.00 plus bait  ($50 discount)

Half day (4 hrs) $225.00 plus bait  ($50 discount)

Up to 2 people for Musky fishing

Up to 3 people for Walleye fishing

$50 extra for follow boat

Catch & Release

The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize all anglers who practice catch and live release of all fish, as well as those who choose to keep their trophy fish.  Through the efforts of anglers, our lakes will continue to produce trophy fish and will allow future generations to experience the thrill of hooking a "Big One".  The Chamber and the Boulder Junction Guides are dedicated to the protection and growth of our great fishing resources.

Fishing Bait, Licenses and supplies are available at Northern Highland Sports (715)-385-2134 located in Boulder Jct, just 3 miles from our resort.