Woman fishing off a dock in Boulder Junction Wisconsin with fall colors in the background

Find Vilas County’s best fall fishing in Boulder Junction

August 14, 2025

Grab your fishing gear and head to the Northwoods: Boulder Junction, located in the heart of Vilas County in northern Wisconsin, is a can’t-miss destination for fall fishing. Want to know why? Read on.

1. We’re home to lots of lakes

There are nearly 200 lakes of every size within 10 miles of downtown Boulder Junction, meaning that there are lots of places to cast your line. And take note, musky hunters: 50 of those 200 lakes are Class-A musky lakes.

2. …and that means lots of fish

Boulder Junction’s lakes are home to a wide variety of fish species, including:

  • Musky (we are the Musky Capital of the World®, after all)
  • Bass (largemouth and smallmouth)
  • Brook trout and lake trout
  • Northern pike
  • Perch
  • Walleye
  • Crappie

Learn more about the kinds of fish you can catch in Boulder Junction here.

3. There aren’t traffic jams on the water in the fall

Boulder Junction’s lakes can get busy in the summer, with families from across the Midwest enjoying opportunities for swimming, boating, and other aquatic pursuits in northern Wisconsin. In the fall, our waterways quiet down, offering lots of room for anglers to get out and explore.

4. We’ve got guides galore

Whether you’re hitting the Northwoods’ fish-filled waters for the first time or are just looking for a little bit of local expertise, you’ll be in good hands with one of our knowledgeable, experienced fishing guides. This angling experts have fished our local waters for years and know just where to take you to find the best fishing.

Want to learn about fishing in Boulder Junction and Wisconsin’s Northwoods any time of year? Visit our Fishing page for more information.