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The BWCA has world class fishing. With 1,000 lakes and very light fishing pressure, the fishing opportunities are virtually limitless!
What
species’ of fish will I catch? Smallmouth Bass – aka Smallies or
Bronzebacks Average
size: 15” – 18” and 2 - 3 pounds Size on
the better days: 19” - 22” and 5+ pounds Number of
fish caught /day: 15 – 25/day per person. Strategy:
my favorite way is using surface lures at dawn and dusk or you can
always use a
leech and bobber, both deadly tactics. Northern Pike – aka Northerns, Nortons or Snakes Average
size: 25” - 34” Size on
the better days: 40”+ Strategy:
These can be caught all day using just about anything.
My favorite strategy is to use a floating
Rapala or a Daredevil. The state record for Northern Pike was taken in
the
BWCA. 
Walleye – aka Wallies, Eyes
and
Marble Eyes Average
size: 14” - 20” perfect for eating. We will eat walleyes just about
everyday.
Strategy:
Trolling with Rapalas, Jigging and once again using a leech and slip
bobber is
always deadly. Schools of slab sized black crappies inhabit many area lakes and many anglers have begun to cash in on the BWCA abundant but less publicized panfish. Fish up to two pounds are taken in many of the area lakes, usually on small minnows, jig-and-minnow combinations or tiny jigs. Bluegill Close your eyes and imagine a bluegill that
you can’t get your hand around. Many area lakes offer the opportunity to turn
imagination into reality. They are aggressive feeders and will bite on both
artificial and live bait. Ultralite fishing rigs or fly rods with small jigs
are best for fishing panfish. State record: 2 pounds 13 ounces. The lakes of the BWCA contain many more species of fish. Some others commonly caught include Lake Trout, Sturgeon, Whitefish, and Crappies varying in size from 10” - 15”. We have also caught many stringers of 10” - 12” Bluegills.  Of course the average caught per
day is entirely up to the experience of the fisherperson. But wilderness Journey
will put you on the
fish. Due to lack
of ice and a
refrigeration system, we do encourage catch and release. We will eat
fish just
about everyday and a great replica of your trophy can be made from a
good photo
and a measurement. 
When is the best time of the year to
fish in the BWCA? What fishing permits to I need? Minnesota state law requires you to submit your social Security # to obtain a fishing license. Click Here for the MN license page. A Minnesota 7-day fishing license is $28.50 and $39.50 for an annual. We may be crossing into Candadian waters through some of our trips but you won't need an Ontiario license ($42.22). There is really no reason for us to fish Canadian waters the holes we find in the states will bring you great return. |
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Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they
are after. ~Henry David Thoreau |
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