Want to learn more about the flora, fauna and history of the BWCA?

Discover the special habitats that make the Northwood's so unique; floating bogs, old growth pines, boreal spruce stands. Explore our country with specialists in bird songs and bird I.D., forest ecology and flowering plants. Great photography opportunities await
Consider a Guided Eco-Tourism Day Trip or even a Boundary Waters All-Inclusive Outfitted and Guided Canoe Trip.

A Guided Eco-Tourism Day Tripwill put you on the water for 8 hours with your guide to check out all the different birds, trees and animals of northern Minnesota and the BWCA.


The 6 day/5 night All-Inclusive Outfitted & Guided Canoe Trip includes everything you will need to have an enjoyable & memorable BWCA experience: top-of-the-line lightweight camping gear & canoe packs, kevlar canoes, tasty & delicious meals and professional & knowledgeable guide. Your canoe guide will help you navigate your way through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, take you to the best campsites, help you set up camp, cook some delicious meals over the fire, and point out interesting things along the way including flora, fauna, BWCA history and for the anglers, put you on the fish!

Another 6" of snow...

This morning we awoke to another 6" of fresh snow and eventually it warmed up to 20 degrees ABOVE zero (finally!) - yes, it felt like a heatwave to us after all those MINUS 30's days we just had.

Jim and Gavin went ice fishing today and came home with a few trout caught in Miners Lake. Nothing like a fresh fish sandwich in January!









As far as business, Bear Paw Cabin (otherwise known as 'Cabin #1') is slotted for it's remodel this winter/spring. It's the last of the lakeside cabins to be remodeled. New windows, doors, kitchen cabinets - the whole works! We will keep you posted with pictures as it unfolds. Bear Paw Cabin is perfect for both couples and families. It has a private dock for docking either your boat or one of our new 16' boat/25hp motor rentals. Not in the mood for fishing - grab a adirondack chair and a book and head out to the dock for some 'rays of sunshine' instead. Don't forget there is also a fire ring for roasting marshmallows or you can skip the fire and just sit outside at night admiring the stars and northern lights (if you are up late enough). Give us a call and we can check availability ~ 800-777-7091

100 hours of temperatures below ZERO - let's think about spring fishing!

Believe it or not, the Ely School District only closed school one day this week, that day we woke up to 44 degrees below zero. The rest of the week was between 20-40 degrees below zero. On Tuesday when the high looks to be around 28 degrees ABOVE zero, it will seem almost 'balmy' after this past week's weather.

Since the beginning of our winter we've had plenty of snow & cold weather. But Ely has plenty of places to go and things to do, whether you are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or ice fishing.

Trout fishing opener is tomorrow and maybe if Jim & Gavin get lucky, I will be posting some winter lake trout pictures!

Anyone want to fast-forward past winter and start thinking about spring fishing on 'soft' water? Here are a few pictures of the fish caught in the month of May 2008.

Nice stringer of fish on a guided fishing trip on opener May 2008. Ice out was 2 days before fishing opener last year on a lot of Ely, MN lakes (about a month behind previous years).

Brian caught this 30" northern pike on a guided spring opener fishing trip with Jim.










Lee caught this nice smallmouth on a fly-rod on a guided fishing trip with Jim - May 18, 2008








Nice 30" walleye caught on a guide fishing trip with Jim - May 16, 2008







Jill caught this chunky smallmouth on a guided fishing trip with Jim on May 16, 2008




Zach with a 39" northern caught on Farm Lake - May 29, 2008

Jeremy with a 45" northern caught on Farm Lake - May 29, 2008

Mike caught this 41" northern pike in Farm Lake on May 26, 2009








Ron caught this nice smallmouth on a guided fly-fishing trip May 2008.

Whether it's staying in a lakeside cabin and finding fish on our local lakes or going out with a guide for a fun-filled day of fishing on another Ely area lake ~ there are still dates & permits available! Call 800-777-7091 to book your Spring 2009 fishing trip today!