Ely, Minnesota · Gateway to the Boundary Waters
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Book your trip

Two minutes now, a full livewell later.

Tell us about your crew and your dates. We reply within one business day. Prefer to talk? Call or text 218-591-7216.

Your day on the water.

  1. 6:00 AM

    Meet at the dock

    Coffee in hand, we load up, go over the plan, and push off while the lake is still glass.

  2. 6:30 AM

    Run to the first spot

    The boat ride alone is worth the trip. Eagles, loons, and 40,000 acres waking up.

  3. 7:00 AM

    Lines in

    Rods rigged, bait ready, electronics marking fish. Your only job is to reel.

  4. 12:00 PM

    Shore lunch

    The day's catch, fried fresh on a wilderness shoreline with beans and potatoes. Add it for $50.

  5. 1:00 PM

    Chase the afternoon bite

    We move with the fish: new spots, new techniques, maybe a new species.

  6. 2:00 PM

    Fillets at the dock

    We clean your catch and send you home with dinner and the photos to prove it.

Times are typical for a full-day summer trip. Winter and muskie days run their own schedule, and we plan yours together before launch.

Availability July and August weekends book first. Text 218-591-7216 for current open dates.

Booking request

You bring a valid Minnesota fishing license. We bring everything else.

The bite is on. Your spot in the boat is waiting.