Boulder Lake (Vilas County)
Boulder Lake is a 516-acre lake in Vilas County with a maximum depth of 23 feet. WDNR lists walleye as abundant, musky and panfish as common, and bass and northern pike as present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common by WDNR
Crappie
Panfish listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Boulder Lake public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 2 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | None (only 1 fish over 14 in) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026 | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass June 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026; catch and release only | 18 in | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Eagle Sports CenterNearbyEagle River, WI(715) 479-8804Directions ↗
- R & M Musky ShopNearby5196 State Highway 70 W, Eagle River, WI 54521(715) 477-0019Directions ↗
- Hooked & TaggedNearbyEagle River, WI(715) 337-2277Directions ↗
Local tips
- Walleye are abundant: fish points and weed edges at dusk
- Musky follow weed edges and shallow structure
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.