With the Summer already more than halfway past, it’s a good time to look back at the wonderful adventures we’ve had thus far, and to start planning for our end of the season trips. August is by far my favorite month out of the Summer, with the anticipation of fall colors, we squeeze in family barbecues, spontaneous trips to our favorite lakes, and even appreciate our iced tea on the front porch a little more. This weekend is bringing about all kinds of excitement to the community with the Kayak Festival – friends are preparing for the Betty’s Pies 5 mile Paddle, restaurants are preparing all kinds of tasty fresh specials, [Read More]

Here’s list of Lakes sent to me by USFS: Lakes Open Shagawa Burntside White Iron Fall at least to Pipestone Moose-standing at the landing looking in both directions-no ice Lake One-looking in both directions-no ice Ojibway-no ice Low, High, Dry, Bass, the Circle Route- Birch Johnson

Evening Paddle

We apologize for the lack of Blog info…as you see we have been updating web site. We will start daily updates and info on blog very soon! Stay Tuned! Michael

CanoeCopia was a blast! Spring is around the corner and the paddling will begin!

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!! January 25th at 9am central time the BWCAW permitting process begins. This link will take you to the on-line registration center: REMEMBER it’s first come first serve. You can then still pick the permit up at The Canoeist AFTER you reserve it. http://www.recreation.gov/unifSearchResults.do?topTabIndex=Search Reservations for all entry points can be made on a first-come, first-served basis starting 9:00 am central, the last Wednesday of January (January 25). Reservations can be made here online or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Q. What are the various fees that are associated with reserved permits? A. A $6.00 non-refundable [Read More]

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The Canoeist continues to get good fishing reports from Ely, Gunflint, Sawbill and Two Harbors, Duluth area lakes. Lake trout are abundant, rainbows, brook trout, and walleyes & crappies. Ice conditions are very good! 10-14 inches with ice being made everyday because of the cold temps. Temps have really fallen! But thanks to SnowTrekker tents & stoves, winter camping can be fun & enjoyable. Snow conditions haven’t changed much: Gunflint 8-12, Sawbill 4-8, Ely 3-6, North Shore very little.