The outfitters of the Ely area cherish the lakes and forests of the Boundary Waters, and are professional guides, biologists and historians who can make your Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada’s Quetico provincial Park experience one of your lives most rewarding. Even if you’ve never travelled by canoe, camped under the stars or explored America’s boreal forests, an outfitter can supply you, prepare you, teach you and completely outfit you with the equipment, maps, food and techniques you’ll need.
Working with an outfitter will add depth and dimension to your Boundary Waters experience, even for experienced paddlers. Our local outfitter's custom-designed trips that fit any ambition or ability.
From a short, relaxing trek with emphasis on leisurely fishing, to a challenging two-week adventure covering miles of territory, outfitters are there to lend their expertise and advice.
When you plan your trip through an outfitter, you also gain a sense of confidence and peace of mind that is invaluable.
FISHING
In spite of all the activities available to Ely are visitors, fishing will undoubtedly always be the no1 attraction. The Ely area is blessed with access to more than 5, 000 lakes, streams and rivers.
With the abundance of water and the lack of fishing pressure on many of the lakes, there are opportunities for some of the best fishing in North America. It’s only natural that Ely sits among lakes filled with walleye, northern pike, small and largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills and lake trout.
It’s hard to imagine a more ideal setting for fishing.
Owners of lodging facilities canoe outfitters, fishing guides and bait shops have a wealth of fishing information to share. Whether you’re fishing from a motorboat or a canoe, seek their advice and you’ll have the opportunity to experience some of the best fishing in North America.
RESORTS
Ely area resorters have a strong commitment to preserving the legacy of the family-owned resort.
Ely’s resorts are a key ingredient for what makes this area of Minnesota is famous for vacations at the lake, and our resorts are one of the reasons a vacation here will be one you and your family remember for a lifetime.
Many vacationers return to this area and their favourite resort year after year because of the friendly and courteous resorts families that Ely is famous for.
Quality service is what sets up apart from all the rest.
Continued at part 3
Working with an outfitter will add depth and dimension to your Boundary Waters experience, even for experienced paddlers. Our local outfitter's custom-designed trips that fit any ambition or ability.
From a short, relaxing trek with emphasis on leisurely fishing, to a challenging two-week adventure covering miles of territory, outfitters are there to lend their expertise and advice.
When you plan your trip through an outfitter, you also gain a sense of confidence and peace of mind that is invaluable.
FISHING
In spite of all the activities available to Ely are visitors, fishing will undoubtedly always be the no1 attraction. The Ely area is blessed with access to more than 5, 000 lakes, streams and rivers.
With the abundance of water and the lack of fishing pressure on many of the lakes, there are opportunities for some of the best fishing in North America. It’s only natural that Ely sits among lakes filled with walleye, northern pike, small and largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills and lake trout.
It’s hard to imagine a more ideal setting for fishing.
Owners of lodging facilities canoe outfitters, fishing guides and bait shops have a wealth of fishing information to share. Whether you’re fishing from a motorboat or a canoe, seek their advice and you’ll have the opportunity to experience some of the best fishing in North America.
RESORTS
Ely area resorters have a strong commitment to preserving the legacy of the family-owned resort.
Ely’s resorts are a key ingredient for what makes this area of Minnesota is famous for vacations at the lake, and our resorts are one of the reasons a vacation here will be one you and your family remember for a lifetime.
Many vacationers return to this area and their favourite resort year after year because of the friendly and courteous resorts families that Ely is famous for.
Quality service is what sets up apart from all the rest.
Continued at part 3