Escanaba Lake

   Escanaba Lake lies just south of Boulder Junction as part of the Escanaba Lake Research Area, known for its special regulations and long-running fishery studies. It has a mostly forested shoreline with limited development and a controlled access system, giving it a more managed, wild-feeling character than many area lakes. The combination of research focus, unique rules, and wooded surroundings makes Escanaba feel more like a destination for anglers and naturalists than a typical cabin lake, though nearby roads keep it reachable from town. It's part of a DNR research area with unique regulations, ringed mostly by forest rather than homes. It's more of a destination for anglers and naturalists than a traditional cabin lake, but nearby owners often treat it as a special side-trip fishery. Buyers who pay attention to Escanaba usually do so because they value its research history and fish quality, even if they own on a different nearby lake.