Ely, Minnesota · Gateway to the Boundary Waters
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Basswood Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
May to September

Boundary Waters.

Fresh walleye shore lunch frying over a fire on a wilderness shoreline
Shore lunch on a Boundary Waters shoreline.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness holds over 1,000 lakes that most anglers only dream about. No boat ramps, no crowds, and fish that rarely see a lure.

We paddle or motor in depending on the entry point and your comfort level. Walleye, smallmouth, pike, and lake trout live here in numbers, and a wilderness shore lunch of fresh catch is the classic way to break up the day.

Permits, route planning, and gear are handled for you. You show up with a license, rain gear, and a sense of adventure.

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