Guided Basswood Day Trip - Record size Fish!

When husband and wife, Chad & Jill set out fishing with professional guide Jim Blauch on the Basswood Chain of Lakes, they didn't know they would be catching record size fish! They did have to help push/pull the boat over a couple of portages to get to Jim's favorite 'honey holes' within the BWCA (Boundary Waters Canoe Area - 25hp motor restricted area), but they felt at the end of the day...all the hard work was well worth it!

Chad's walleye measured 30".

Jill's smallmouth measured 21 1/2".

Both fish were the largest species of fish both of them had ever caught!

More 'fun in the sun' at Moose Track Adventures

With weather in the 80's continuing, the kids here this week spent lots of time cooling off in the water and trying to stay cool.

Fly-Fishing Lessons for the Beginner

Jim Blauch, a Federation of Flyfishers Certified Casting Instructor at Moose Track Adventures in Ely, MN has developed a fly fishing program for those seeking an introduction into the art of fly fishing or those looking to improve and fine tune their casting skills. From knots to casting to technique, his personalized guidance will enable each angler to gain the skills necessary to begin enjoying the unique rewards of fly fishing.



Sunny blue skies made a perfect setting for beginning fly-fishing lessons for this group of 3 women.







They spent the first part of their day on land learning the basics in casting, then went to a local lake to put it all together while fishing out of a boat.






You don't need to have any equipment to get started, loaner equipment can be provided upon request.

All-Inclusive Outfitted & Guided Canoe Trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area

A Moose Track Adventures All-Inclusive Outfitted and Guided Trip brought this family from Wisconsin to experience the Boundary Waters. During the 6 day/5 night trip, they had fun soaking in the sun, cooling off in the water, exploring for blueberries and bones and learning about the history of the area. The combination of perfect weather and awesome fishing made for fun times and great memories.

Taking in the scenery & sun.








'Treasures' found during exploration.








Jim Blauch - a professional guide with years of experience guiding in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, also had a chance to pull in this nice size lake trout that fed everyone for dinner one evening.












Fresh lake trout over a fire.









Wild blueberries were still found in the woods and were a great addition to morning pancakes.









Sky turning yellow and orange at sunset.









Last Day - on the way back to 'civilization'!

Basswood Lake Guided Day Fishing Trip

'Sunny and no wind' ended up being the ticket for Sunday's guided day trip for Diane and her husband on the Basswood Chain of Lakes with guide Josh Bullivant. Her big catch for the day was a 20" smallmouth. Also, not only did they have a delicious shore lunch by noon, but brought home a stringer of walleyes to take back home to Ohio with them.

17 1/2" Smallmouth on Farm Lake

Chuck arrived on Monday afternoon and by Tuesday he brought in a 17 1/2" smallmouth caught on Farm Lake. He has the rest of the week to explore White Iron, Garden, Farm & South Farm Lakes (about 11,000 acres of water accessible from our docks) for walleyes, northern pike and crappies.

Wednesday Float Plane Rides at Moose Track Adventures

'Simply Beautiful' air tour with Van Air - Take a 20 minute air tour of the surrounding lakes and region departing from our main dock around 1pm on Wednesdays. (Advance notice by Tuesday evening for scheduling purposes requested). This is a popular choice for those who wish to experience the unique "eagle-eye" view of Minnesota's Lake Country. Price - $45 per person. 10 yrs or under $35 ea when accompanied by an adult.
'Voyageur's Route' - BWCAW / QUETICO - Take a one hour flight following much of the route of early fur-trading Voyageur's. Trace the historic route as it flows from Basswood Lake near Ely, up through Crooked and Iron Lakes, past Curtain and Rebecca Falls to Lac La Croix - home of the Ojibwa People. See the untouched wilderness and take in the true meaning of "10,000 Lakes". This flight often encounters larger wildlife such as moose, deer, bear, and wolf. Price per flight: $ 295 total cost, Cessna 180, (max of 3 passengers*)$ 325 total cost, Cessna 206, (max of 5 passengers*) This flight is most spectacular in early morning and evening. (*weight restriction may apply)