Ely, Minnesota Guided Day Fishing Trips
Greetings from Moose Track Adventures Lodge, Outfitter, and Guide Service in Ely, Minnesota.
Ely Minnesota FishingAnyone who has ever been fishing, even once, knows exactly why it’s called ‘fishing’ and not ‘catching’. The sport of fishing doesn’t always include getting a fish in the boat and although no one can realistically promise you a trophy fish, we can dramatically raise the odds. The Boundary Waters is our backyard and we know the local lakes better than most. We are well versed in the history, native animals, and of course, the best kept secrets of Ely and Boundary Waters fishing. When you choose our Guided Fishing Services in Ely, you’ll catch a lot more than Bass, Walleye, Pike, Trout or the Crappies you seek; you’ll be immersed in the history, captivated by the land and inspired by the tales our seasoned and licensed Ely Fishing Guides have to offer. Come to Moose Track Adventures for the amazing guided fishing and you won’t be disappointed. In fact, you’ll be back.
TO BOOK YOUR FISHING TRIP, CALL (218) 235-9049 OR USE THE FORM BELOW.
Trip Includes: Guide, Motor Boat or Canoe
FULL DAY – 8 hours : Rate (1-2 people): $550.00 per trip
Additional people – $100.00 per person
HALF DAY – 4 hours: Rate (1-2 people): $400.00 per trip
Additional people – $75.00 per person
DOES NOT include BWCA permit, MN fishing license, Forest Service Tax or guide gratuity.
Guided Fishing Trips Include:
Your Guide will be supplying in addition to the motor boat or canoe:
Life Jacket
Spin fishing rods/reels (with advanced notice)
Live bait/tackle
Here are some essentials that you should bring with you for a more enjoyable day trip:
Good Raingear
Warm Layers
Sunglasses
Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
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.
Our Selection of Boundary Waters Guided Fishing Trips:
- BWCAW Basswood Lake Guide Fishing Trip – If you’re looking for a day trip on the famous Northern Minnesota Basswood Lake and want to heighten your chances of producing fish, our guides can do just that. Be sure you have a permit well before your arrival date by calling us – we can make this process seamless for you. The Basswood Guided Tour also includes us supplying the bait, boat, gas, life vests and even the rods if you request them in advance.
- BWCAW Remote Lake Guide – Do you have more of a remote lake destination in the Boundary Waters area in mind? We can help you plan, arrive, and even bait for your ideal Boundary Waters Fishing Trip experience. The more time you have, the more remote you can get. Regardless if you have a lake picked out or would like our personal opinion in choosing a lake – Moose Track Adventures has some of the best fishing guides in Ely.
- Ely Area Lake Guided Trips – Are you looking to catch a Black Crappie, feel the fight of a Sucker, test your strategy on Trout, or devour some of the tastiest Walleye around? Or perhaps you’re checking all of the 21 native fish species off your list? Either way, we can offer our expert assistance to be sure you get what you want out of your Boundary Waters Trip in Ely.
- White Iron Chain of Lakes Fishing Guide – The White Iron Chain of Lakes near Ely Minnesota is made up of four interconnected lakes: White Iron Lake, Farm Lake, Garden Lake, and South Farm Lake. All but one of these lakes have no motor restrictions, with the exception of South Farm Lake – which has a 25HP motor limit and requires a permit. Our White Iron Chain of Lakes Fishing Guide option will greatly enhance and allow for a stress and guess-free time on these great fishing lakes in Northern Minnesota.
BWCA Guided Fishing Trips with Experienced Guides
Whether you are planning a trip for next year or you’re just not having any luck on your current trip up to Ely. If you want a skilled local guide to help you change the odds and add some excitement, Moose Track Adventures will do everything we can to accommodate your requests. One of our five seasoned guides can take you out on a lake trip you are sure to never forget, our vast Boundary Waters and Quetico knowledge and experience will give you a new insight into this beautiful land.
Guided Fishing Boundary Waters
There is an abundance of fish to be found in the Boundary Waters. Increase the number of amazing opportunities you experience in Northern Minnesota with the help of our Licensed Boundary Waters Fishing Guides. For Ely and Boundary Water Guided Fishing Trips contact Moose Track Adventures at 218-365-4106. We are also a Boundary Waters Outfitter, so if you need more than what our packages offer, speak up and we can surely provide.
MN Fishing Licenses & Regulations
When you purchase a fishing license, you’re helping to protect, preserve and enhance the sport of fishing for today and for generations to come.
License fees help pay for fishery and hatchery management, habitat development and protection, endangered species programs, fishing and conservation education, lake maps and other publications, and many other valuable programs.
Fishing licenses for Minnesota can be obtained from the link below:
Buy Your MN Fishing License Online
Do you know what fishing laws apply in Minnesota? Find out more by using the information links below.
MN State Fishing Regulations
Special Permits & Licenses
Boundary Waters Fly-Fishing Equipment List
Fly rod:
An 8′-6″ to 9′ foot fly rod in a 7, 8, or 9 wt. is recommended. A rod that is any shorter makes it difficult to pick the line up off the water while seated in a canoe. A 7-wt. rod is as light as one should go when throwing large deer hair bass bugs, and weighted streamers.
Fly line:
A floating line with a weight forward or bass bug taper will be needed for fishing the surface, and a sinking tip line on an extra spool will allow flyrod anglers to reach those deeper areas where the big fish lurk.
Patterns:
Just as in fly fishing for trout, the smallmouth fly fishing angler also attempts to “match the hatch” by imitating the smallmouth’s preferred prey. Mature smallmouth feed mostly on minnows, young of the year game fish species, crayfish, and various invertebrates including leeches, and insect larvae. Minnow imitating patterns such as Sculpin, Black nosed Dace, Muddler Minnows, and Olive Matuka’s all work well. Crayfish imitations, Wolly Worms, and various deer hair bugs and poppers are also consistent producers.
Misc. Equipment:
Various items that are already included in the canoeist list of equipment are required for a day on the water fly fishing. Sunscreen, Polarized glasses, Rain gear, a hat with a brim, and insect repellent all help the fly rod angler cope with the elements while stalking smallmouths in the wilderness from the front of a canoe.
Bass Bugs
Hooks- Streamer
Size – 2-6
Color – natural, black & white, green & black, red & white, other favorite colors
Leech
Hooks – streamer
Size – 1-6
Color – black, olive, black & olive
Muddler Minnows
Hooks – streamer
Size – 2-6
Color – natural, black & white, chartreuse, other favorites
Poppers
Hooks – popper
Size – any size to 1/0
Color – same as bass bugs
Clouser Minnows
Hooks – Streamer
Size – 2-8
Color – all varieties
Streamers
Hooks – streamer
Size – 1-6
Color – red & black, chartreuse, any flashy colors
We truly enjoy what we do and we place a great deal of pride and satisfaction in the personalized services we provide our customers.
