Bear Paw Cabin - the final lakeside cabin remodel

Cabin #1 or what is now known as 'Bear Paw Cabin' was the first cabin built at the resort in 1968. The original owners actually lived in this cabin while the main lodge/house was being built in 1969.

The original inside had wood paneling typical of the early 70's era. During our cabin remodels we use pine tongue & groove wood throughout the entire cabin - walls/ceiling and new pine 6 panel doors. To keep it light and bright inside the cabin, we use a natural stain with a gloss on the wood as one of the final steps in the cabin remodel.

Here is one of our remodelers. He is 'helping' dad out and saving his money for a new Star Wars lego set.

During this phase, we hired an electrician to change out the 'fuse box' to a 'circuit breaker box' just like in the other cabin remodels.

All the paneling and ceiling tiles come down and then Jim changes out all the electrical receptacles and switches (the original ones are black/brown) to 'almond' to go with the new lighter wood that will be used throughout the cabin.

We will keep you posted on the progress. It's 25 degrees and snowing today.

Jim and Gavin did go trout fishing on Saturday and caught this nice one which we had for dinner last night.

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!