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Boulder Junction

Fish the Muskie filled lakes in Boulder Junction

Boulder Junction boasts that it’s the Muskie capital of the world and based on the stories and the photo’s posted in bars and restaurants nobody has ever disputed that claim.

At the top of Wisconsin in beautiful Vilas County. Boulder Junction is a quintessential Northwoods town. Family vacation memories are made here. With more than 1,000 area lakes, you can fish, boat, paddle, swim, and water-ski the summer away. Boulder Junction prides itself as the Musky Capital of the World. Visitors enjoy a 100-year tradition of hospitality evident in the area’s shops, restaurants, and lodging. Biking on the Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail is near heaven – over 45 miles of paved trail through the pristine Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest.

Boulder Junction is just down the road and a few minutes away from the Island Bay Lodge and a must see destination if you’re in the north woods. Biking, fishing and dining all await you in Boulder Junction.

About the lodge

The Island Bay Lodge was built in 1950 and was used as a fishing lodge with the capability to sleep 21 guests. But recently the lodge has been restored and remodeled to a luxurious standard as well as landscaped to perfection.

When you and your guests stay at the lodge you will enjoy the space and the look and feel of “up north”. The kitchen has high end appliances and the living room and lower level all have new furniture and accessories. There’s even a pool table in the recreation room. Book now for a memorable vacation.

: 920-460-6698

Weather at the Lodge

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Manitowish Waters, US
3:26 pm, Jun 15, 2025
temperature icon 64°F
overcast clouds
Humidity 68 %
Pressure 1019 mb
Wind 5 mph
Wind Gust Wind Gust: 0 mph
Clouds Clouds: 100%
Visibility Visibility: 0 km
Sunrise Sunrise: 5:07 am
Sunset Sunset: 8:52 pm
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Local Attractions

  • + North Woods Zip Line
  • + Greer’s Pier & Marina
  • + Boat Rentals
  • + Trout Lake Golf Course
  • + Manitowish Waters Bike Trail
  • + Boulder Junction
  • + North Lakeland Discovery Center

Area Restaurants

  • +Manny’s Parkside Restaurant
  • + Little Bohemia Restaurant
  • + Blue Bayou Inn
  • + Aberdeen Restaurant
  • + Smokey’s Fine Dining
  • + Parkside Tavern
  • + Rustic Roadhaus
  • + White Oak Grill

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  • + North Woods Zip Line
  • + Greer’s Pier & Marina
  • + Boat Rentals
  • + Trout Lake Golf Course
  • + Manitowish Waters Bike Trail
  • + Boulder Junction
  • + North Lakeland Discovery Center
  • +Manny’s Parkside Restaurant
  • + Little Bohemia Restaurant
  • + Blue Bayou Inn
  • + Aberdeen Restaurant
  • + Smokey’s Fine Dining
  • + Parkside Tavern
  • + Rustic Roadhaus
  • + White Oak Grill