North America's Finest Fishing
The
freshwater lakes of BWCAW and Quetico afford some of the best fishing
North America has to offer. Anglers in pursuit of walleye, northern
pike, small and largemouth bass, and lake trout consider this border
lake area to be the finest trophy fishing found anywhere. A recent
explosion of smallmouth bass make the larger border lakes home to state
record trophies.
Recommended Fishing Tackle
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Light to medium weight Rod and Reel with 6-8 lb. test line.
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Daredevils,
weed runners, Rapalas, spinners, and jig heads are standard. You may
throw in a leader, extra hooks, split shot, and some twister tails.
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The best bait is a lead head (1/8 - 1/4 oz.) tipped with a leech. Twister tails work okay when leeches run out.
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Be optimistic -- bring a stringer. Only keep what you can consume and please don't count on fish for every meal.
Parties are responsible for their own fishing gear, applicable licenses (see below), tackle, and bait.
LaCroix Outfitters strongly recommends the practice of catch and release in an effort to maintain a healthy fishery in the border country.
2008 Minnesota & Ontario Fishing License Rates
MINNESOTA - FISHING LICENSES
Resident Individual -- $18.00
Resident Husband and Wife -- $26.00
Non-Resident 3 Day -- $25.00
Non-Resident 7 Day -- $29.50
Non-Resident Seasonal -- $40.50
Husband and Wife 14 Day -- $41.50
Fishing Opener - May 10th |
ONTARIO - FISHING LICENCES
Yearly Individual -- $66.00 Cdn
8-Day Individual -- $42.00 Cdn
8-Day Conservation -- $25.00 Cdn
Yearly Conservation -- $41.00 Cdn
(Conservation limits are lower)
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Fishing Licenses
Check
out the Minnesota DNR website for information regarding fishing
licenses and current regualtion. Order on-line to eliminate a
last minute situations. A license is required for all persons 16
and older while fishing in Minnesota. Non-Minnesota-residents,
please check out the 7-day and 72 hour license options pending the
length of your trip.
Ontario Fishing License
Check
Ontario's fishing regulatioins and license requirements. You can
purchase your Ontario fishing license at the Quetico Park Ranger
Station at the same time you stop to pay for Quetico Park camping fees.
Lake Finder
Get the latest information on the lakes you'll be fishing and traveling through by checking out the Minnesota DNR Lake Finder
page. Simply type in the lake name. All lakes in this part
of the Boundary Waters are in St. Louis County. Enjoy.
