Boundary Waters Outfitters - Ely MN (The Original)

Big northern pike continued to show up this last week! Here are a few catches from our guests. Water temperatures are warming up, fish are getting active, and the early season bite has been excellent so far!

Summer has officially arrived in the Northwoods! The temps are climbing into the 80s, the forest is turning green, and canoe season is in full swing.

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Big pike and campfire pancakes—hard to beat a Boundary Waters morning!

Fishing season is here. Give us a call to plan your BWCA adventure! 218-365-3466

Fishing opener is finally here 🔥

The ice is gone, canoes are ready, and another season in the Northwoods begins this Saturday. Whether you’re chasing walleye in the Boundary Waters or just excited to get back on the water, there’s no better time to be in Ely, Minnesota.

Give us a call to set up your BWCA fishing adventure this season!
📞 218-365-3466

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That recent warm-up has us thinking about open water, long days, and canoe season just around the corner.

Permits for the 2026 season are still available, but they’re going fast. Now’s the time to start planning your trip and lock in your dates!

Give us a call at 218-365-3466 to start planning your adventure!

We’re squeezing in a few more winter nights under the stars before spring comes.

March might just be our favorite time to winter camp — longer days, crisp air, and that feeling that spring is right around the corner.

When the water’s this still, you get two skies for the price of one!

Early launch. No wind. Just a canoe and a glass lake.

Doesn’t get much better than this.

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Starry nights and calm waters are just around the corner. Summer in the wilderness will be here before we know it, and there’s nothing quite like falling asleep under a sky full of stars and waking up to glassy water at your campsite.

Permits are limited and the best dates/entry points are filling quickly, so now is the time to start planning your Boundary Waters adventure. Let’s get your wilderness vacation on the calendar!

Call us today to start planning: 218-365-3466

The last five days of 40° weather gave us some excellent fishing for ourselves and our guests! Winter is back in full swing with today’s snow storm but we are getting excited for late season ice fishing and open water come May!