Outdoor Fun at Loon's Bay Cabin
Whether it be fishing, wildlife watching, canoeing, swimming, biking, hiking or just relaxing to the sights and sounds of the Northwoods, you can do it here.
The cabin is perfect for those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle and are looking for a more authentic "Up North" experience.
In winter we are right on Snowmobile trail #15 and also close to several excellent X-country ski trails. Ice fishing is also popular.
Wildcat and Big Kitten Lake are listed as Class "A" Musky waters. There are excellent oppurtunities for action with Muskies here. The Wildcat lake chain is a relatively shallow drainage lake. Water clarity is good with slight tannin stain color. There are abundant weed beds and good shoreline structure. With 5 islands the lake fishes larger than its 360 acres. Walleye are found here in good numbers as well. Smallmouth, largemouth, Crappie, and Bluegills are also common. Northern pike are present but not common. Ice fishing can be productive for Walleye and panfish.
Fishing
***Use of our "canadian lodge style" 16' Lund fishing boat and Osagian aluminum canoe is complimentary. Motor may be available for rent with advance notice or available for rent in town. Guests may bring their own boat or motor.
Wildlife and Bird Watching
The Wildcat chain of lakes is a haven for wildlife. Much of the lake is surrounded by the Northern Highland State Forest and much of the shoreline is undeveloped. There are five state owned islands on the lake. Loons, eagles, herons, hummingbirds, and pileated woodpeckers are common sightings. Deer can be seen right around the cabin or often come to drink at the lake at dusk. Beavers and Otters are also lake residents and are often seen.
October Musky
Swimming
Guests may swim off the pier. There is a sandy bottom and a gradual drop off to about 5 feet. The water is clear.
Biking and Hiking
The Crystal Lake Trail is a beautiful paved bike trail, perhaps the best in the state. It starts in Boulder Junction and goes all the way to Sayner. There are some nice trails in the area maintained for Mountain Biking also.
Snowmobiling
The cabin is located very close to the snowmobile trail. Trail #15 and # 6 can be easily accessed right from the cabin. There is ample parking for trailers.
You will find some of the most beautiful trails in the state just minutes from the cabin. Two of the best are the Escanaba-Pallette Lake Trail and Razorback Ridges.
A very short drive away from the cabin is the
with some nice trails through pristine Nature Conservancy land.
The cabin lies at the edge of the Northern Highland State Forest which has numerous hiking opportunities. A popular trail is the Fallison Lake trail a few miles south of Boulder Junction off of Hwy N.