You're fishing in some of the most storied water in the Midwest. Vilas County holds more than 1,300 lakes, and the nearby Eagle River–Three Lakes Chain is recognized as one of Wisconsin's premier musky fisheries.
Our two cabins sit on two very different kinds of water — one quiet and no-wake, one a boatable chain — so the right one depends on how you like to fish.
The O.G.
Lake Arbutus
58-acre · spring-fed · private no-wake lake
- Catch: panfish & largemouth bass
- Quiet, family-friendly water with no public launch — no jet skis or speedboats
- Fish from the sandy beach, the dock, or the boats we provide: two kayaks, a paddle boat, and a rowboat
The Grandy Dandy
Sugar Camp Chain
Boatable · full-recreation chain of lakes
- Catch: panfish, walleye, northern pike, musky, largemouth & smallmouth bass
- Private dock out back; public boat launch nearby off County Highway D
- Two kayaks and two stand-up paddleboards provided to explore the channel and nearby lakes
Before you cast
Licenses & seasons
A Wisconsin fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older, residents and non-residents alike. You can buy one online or locally through the Wisconsin DNR. Open and closed seasons vary by species and by water — especially for musky and walleye — so check the current DNR regulations before your trip. If you're after musky, please handle these fish with care and practice catch-and-release to keep the fishery strong.
Heading out by boat on the chain? Watch for the posted, strictly-enforced no-wake zones in the channels between lakes.
Good to know