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.

TheCanoeist has had several reports from groups in BWCA that are catching fish! With the warm temps and sunshine groups are telling me they have had AWESOME fishing and GREAT camping! Trails into lakes have some snow and rocks are exposed, so it’s a little tricky navigating with your sled of gear. Ice conditions are good. Here are a couple of pics shared by people renting SnowTrekker tents from us and fishing BWCA.