Ely, Minnesota · Gateway to the Boundary Waters
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Sunrise over the docks on Lake Vermilion
May to November

Lake Vermilion.

Angler with a big Lake Vermilion walleye at the side of the boat
A Lake Vermilion walleye, boat-side.

Lake Vermilion covers 40,000 acres with 365 islands and 1,200 miles of shoreline. It holds some of the best walleye and muskie water in Minnesota, and we fish it nearly every day of the open-water season.

We track the seasonal patterns: spring walleye on the shallow sand, summer fish on the deep structure, and fall muskie feeding hard before ice-up. Your trip starts where the fish are, and we adjust through the day as the bite moves.

Trips run from a fully rigged guide boat with modern electronics. Bring your license and your crew. We handle the rest, including cleaning your catch at the dock.

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