Boundary Waters Fishing Guides

Guided Fishing BWCA Day Trip

Trip Includes: Guide, Boat (or canoe), Gas, Bait & Complimentary fish cleaning/packaging

FULL DAY – 8 hours: Rate (1-2 people): $450.00 per trip
Additional people – $100.00 per person

HALF DAY – 4 hours: Rate (1-2 people): $350.00 per trip
Additional people – $50.00 per person*Permit fee of $10 may apply

Want a second guide for the following boat? Call for info!

DOES NOT include BWCA permit, motorized portage fee, MN fishing license, Forest Service Tax or guide gratuity.

Deposits, Cancellations, etc:
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required to hold a reservation. We will email an invoice in Quickbooks, which then you click through and pay with a bank transfer with in 3 days.

Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation of reservation, deposit fees are nonrefundable.

Final Payment: Payment in full is required prior to start of guided trip. We accept MasterCard, Visa, personal checks, money orders, travelers checks and cash. ***Please note that if a credit card is used at the time of paying the balance, a 3% credit card fee will be added to the total

Guided Fishing on BWCA Lakes Includes:

Your Guide will be supplying in addition to the boat or canoe:

Bait
Tackle
Gas
Life Jacket
Permit (depending on trip requested)
Rods and Reels (advanced notice requested)

Here are some essentials that you should bring with you for a more enjoyable day trip:

Rod and Reel – if you have a favorite you would like to bring, otherwise call and request to use our top quality gear
Good Raingear
Warm Layers
Sunglasses
Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Fishing Licenses
Beverages & Snacks

What time do you start & where do you meet the guide?

After reserving a trip, we will discuss with you the start time and to either meet at the resort or an Ely lake. Full or half day morning trips generally start at 6:30-7:30am. Full days are 8 hours on the water, half days are 4 hours.