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 Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Trip Planning Forum 2024 Lost and Found Reply
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| Author | Message Text |
| Snorty |
05/09/2025 06:14AM It was sept. 25th of 2021 and I was at portage 420 which is the 7 rod portage between Sucker and Birch. I was waiting for a tow from Williams and Hall and got my Hellinox Sunset chair out to sit in while I waited. The wind was up and when my tow showed up things got crazy trying to keep the boat off the rocks while my gear got loaded up. Ultimately my really nice blue/black hellinox chair ended up being left behind and there isn’t a day goes by that I don’t relive the events. If you found my chair would you please reach out to me and put me out of my misery. I was watching a video by portage mules recently when I saw them come across a chair and a pair of boots at one of the campsites on lake 3 and it got me emboldened to reach out through this forum. Thank you |
| Chuckdavis |
05/08/2025 02:11PM Hey guys hoping this bumps up my previous post. But lost some custom paddles with the initials W.H. on it. Lost on upper arm of Knife end of May 2024. Wind was blowing east. Probably in Canada but maybe little knife. Could be anywhere. Anyways hoping to maybe find them. |
| yngwies |
10/06/2024 06:54AM I got em. Just where you said they were, standing out at the campsite landing on Lake 4 (1494). I am in Maple Grove. Happy to have you pick them up or I can mail them to you if you cover the cost. call or text 763.232.9862 
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| Bluebirdpaddler |
10/04/2024 06:28AM Found gloves on Zenith Lake to Lujenida Portage Thursday October 3rd . These are incredibly well worn in and obviously loved. I put them in my pack and forgot to drop them at Sawbill. Message me with description and I will drop them in the mail. Nate |
| LaVirginienne |
09/23/2024 12:15PMstacybrn: "Lost on jap, seagull or meditation lake/ portages between: black ford key fob for truck on a long red ribbon lanyard - likely on portage or a campsite. Please call me 6127021975 or turn into seagull outfitters they have my info! Thanks!! " Looks like your key fob was found. See above. Let us know you’re got it! |
| LaVirginienne |
09/23/2024 12:14PMjonestony: "UPDATE: This rod has been found and is on its way back to its owner, proving once again that Boundary Waters people are the BEST people!" So happy to hear this! |
| Keelin |
09/22/2024 07:23AM Lost collapsible hiking / trekking poles on Lake Four at campsite 1494 or possibly on the portage around the last rapids from the Kawishiwi into Lake Four on September 18. Black Diamond, light blue-ish. They are older than this stock photo so may not be exactly the same. If found , please contact and I will figure out how to get them from you. Thanks. 
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| BWCA |
09/20/2024 08:18AM A FB person reported a ford van key labeled #9 found on camp 365 on Seagull river: Location |
| RandyPfeifer |
09/19/2024 05:49PM Found a hatchet near the beginning of the portage from Sturgeon to the Maligne River. It was off in the woods aways (like where you would go to pee before doing the portage). There was also a bunch of garbage there (so maybe someone camped there). If it (and the garbage) are yours let me know and I'll send it to you.... |
| CaptCanoe |
09/19/2024 04:16PM Found fishing poles on 9/11/2024, Magnetic Lake portage. Please identify and I will gladly get these shipped back to the owner(s). |
| Vinski |
09/15/2024 07:34AM LOST: My travel companion lost a small camo toiletries bag containing a beard comb, nail clippers, toothbrush, and possibly a blue glasses case with prescription glasses (and more). Probably left on the closest campsite to the Gaskin portage on Winchell on 9 Sep 2024. I will happily pay shipping costs for its return if found. Thanks! |
| SethS |
09/14/2024 07:19PM Lost my phone, it is in a turquoise water proof case. Just left Swamp lake, entered Saganaga went directly to Rocky Point. It fell out of my pocket somewhere on that stretch. I was unable to search due to exit timing. I will be offering a cash reward plus shipping and handling. Also a donation to BWCA will be made in your name. 9/11/2024 
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| jonestony |
09/13/2024 12:37PM UPDATE: This rod has been found and is on its way back to its owner, proving once again that Boundary Waters people are the BEST people! |
| jonestony |
09/12/2024 05:11AM Thanks for posting here, Adam. |
| Toni |
09/10/2024 06:17PM Found a necklace with half a heart that must have said “Best Friends” when put together with the other half. Cheap but may be sentimental. Contact Spirit if the Wilderness to be put in touch with the Village Church group that found it at a campsite. |
| aaronbergad |
09/10/2024 02:03PM Found a ring in the water at the Round Lake public access yesterday, Sept 9th. Email me a description and I'll send it to you. |
| adam |
09/10/2024 07:49AM Lost and found trip report - Fly rod lost in jasper area. |
| EvanJ |
09/09/2024 09:39PM Lost: black Ursack bag I had a fun trip on the numbered lakes over Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, on the portage into Lake 2 from the pond after Lake 1, we left a black Ursack bag full of food on the Lake 2 side of the portage. We realized what happened a couple hours later and then paddled back to the portage, but it was no longer there. After our trip, I stopped by the Kawishiwi ranger station and reached out to a bunch of different outfitters to see if somebody had dropped it off for lost and found, but none of them had it. Did anybody here happen to grab it? The day we lost it was Friday, August 30. |
| naturboy12 |
09/09/2024 08:17PM Found- 1 brand new looking blue Hey Dude in the middle of a portage. Likely fell out of someone’s side pack pocket. Will gladly mail it back if it’s yours. |
| Sylbill |
09/09/2024 02:19PM Found 3 fishing rods (two were very nice) on the Rawn Lake side of the Rawn to Art Lake portage in Quetico. I turned them in to the French Lake ranger station. |
| paulickn |
09/09/2024 02:08PM FOUND: 99% sure we found this (mesh bag with Hot Wheels cars) at the island site on the north end of North Temperance Lake last week. (If not there, then west end of Juno). Thought maybe someone had put their kids' cars out of the way while cleaning up, then forgot em. If so, if you know whose these are, I'm happy to mail em. Just tell me a little more about the cars and where they were left. On the other hand, if this was left as some sort of totem, I guess we ruined it. Sorry! 
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| WonderMonkey |
09/07/2024 03:18PM FOUND: Fishing pole on the Basswood to Big Merriam Bay portage (5687 on pp). If you can identify it, I'll send it to you. |
| Alexyss |
09/02/2024 10:30AM We just left the BWCA and had a fantastic but tough trip :) we had a couple seasoned Boundary Waters canoers and a few on their first trip. However, it looks like I left my Merrell hiking boots at the 42 rod portage between Trout Lake and Lake Vermillion when I was switching back into my water shoes. If anybody happens to be crossing that area and sees them please PM me! They are grey/blue with a pair of blue socks stuffed inside and would have been left on the south side of the portage. |
| Tman |
09/01/2024 09:44AM  Not sure what this is but we found it floating on Little Sag on Monday, 8/26/2024. Looks like Patagonia brand. Pack waist belt? Kayak back band? I have it so send message to get it back if it is yours. |
| CabinAfter |
08/24/2024 08:15PM A green Nalgene with stickers was left at this portage about two weeks ago. It’s in the grass on the east side of the short portage between Fourtown and Horse. Reward if it’s still there and you grab it. 
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| Toam |
08/23/2024 09:09AM Bending Branches, that is. |
| jmlarkin1990 |
08/23/2024 08:44AM UPDATE: RETURNED! Thanks to the forum and Amy for getting this back to me. I managed to lose my tent rainfly on last weekends trip. Guessing it got set off to the side during pack up and forgotten about. I backtracked the next day and it was gone. Hoping someone has it! Was in the Fowl/Moose/Mountain area. Can provide further details. |
| JohnGalt |
08/21/2024 08:48AM Lost: Two fishing rods thought to be lost splash portage going to Ensign around 12:30 on 8/20. 1 silver with black handle and 1 cherrywood with cork handle. Please let me know if you’ve found them & I’ll coordinate with the owner. Thanks! |
| CabinAfter |
08/19/2024 09:13PM 8/19/24- found a walkie talkie on EP16 Moose River north portage. |
| BWCA |
08/19/2024 05:59PM Fly rod found on Aug 14th. Contact pedsdent@hbci.com with identity and location it was lost to claim. |
| Toam |
08/16/2024 11:46AM Lost: On August 3rd, we left a paddle on our way to Cherokee Lake between Ada and Skoop Lake. It was a paddle that wasn't being used that day, which is how it was forgotten. It is a Bending Birches bent shaft paddle that we would love to have back. If anyone happened to pick it up or saw it, please respond. Thank you! Photo below shows the lost paddle on the right.  |
| RandyPfeifer |
08/15/2024 05:16PM Lost: I lost my rain jacket on 8/ 12 at the beginning of on one of the five portages going from Jordan to Ensign Lake. I'm guessing it's the 4th or 5th of those portages (but just a guess). It was under the flap of my pack and probably flew out as I swung the pack around to put on my shoulders at the start of the portage. It is an Arcteryx jacket (Black) with (Sierra Designs) rain pants in the right pocket. It's fairly large (probably XL) - big enough to wear over my PFD. If you happen to find it, I'd appreciate getting it back somehow. Otherwise I'll be shopping before my next trip in about 3 weeks. Thanks! |
| yupski |
08/15/2024 10:08AM Found: Very large Nalgene water bottle on the giant beaver dam between Square and Kawasachong Lakes. Let me know if it is yours and I will find a way to get it to you. |
| jmit75 |
08/13/2024 10:29AM Lost: bundle of 3 fishing poles with yellow gear wrap cord. Left on Alton lake campsite #849. Went back to campsite 2 days later but someone had taken them and not dropped at Sawbill Outfitter. Poles were not great quality but are used for our Scout troop so it would be great to get them back. If whoever took them is in the Twin Cities area I would happily pick them up. Attached pic of improvised fishing pole when the poles were forgotten.  jasnmitchell@gmail.com |
| LaVirginienne |
08/12/2024 01:44PM LOST on Homer Lake or on Vern River portages to Vern Lake July 19: Patagonia Houdini Air hooded wind jacket, midnight blue color. If found please text me on 540-454-1185 thank you!!! |
| stacybrn |
08/12/2024 11:13AM These keys were found. This post can be deleted |
| Karlabobarla |
08/11/2024 03:03PM We found your Describe it and we will mail it to you! Karla |
| Bonni J |
08/10/2024 03:23PM "Lost: Brown fishing binder with lures on 8/9/24 between campsite 1527 and EP Lake 30 in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. If found, please contact me at gbjjj@juno.com |
| SoggyBottoms |
08/08/2024 02:51PM Been there. Lost one on the third cast of the first day of a three day trip. Ended up hammering and bending a tent stake to fit. Still didn't catch anything. |
| mmarksnp |
08/08/2024 11:50AM Left a clear tackle box on at Swamp Lake portage on Sunday 8/4. Will reimburse + for return |
| mmarksnp |
08/08/2024 11:49AM Found: Water bottle that I am sure has meaning. In Missing Link/Round area last around the 1st. Saw no one for 3 portages so I brought it out. ID it for me and I will get it back to you. |
| VoyageurCanoeOutfitters |
08/04/2024 07:46AM Someone turned in a green dry bag with a phone, flashlight, and headphones found on the Granite River. Call us at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters if it is yours! |
| NephronRacing |
08/02/2024 12:43PM Lost: Benchmade Mini Griptilian knife with carbon fiber handle and black blade. Lost on 7/28/24. Would have been lost on one of the following portages most likely getting into or out of the canoe: Birch to Carp Carp to Melon Melon to Seed I do recall hearing a kerplunk and thinking, "What was that?" but I don't recall exactly where or how far out we were. Might be gone for good but I thought I'd give this forum a try. Significant reward for it's return. Found: We did find a Victorinox pocket knife with "20 Years" on the side. Tell me what's on the other side and I'll send it back to you. |
| loracekim |
07/31/2024 10:16PM LOST: A red, 80s-era Swiss Army Knife - left behind on July 24th when we left the east campsite of Fairy Lake, up from the Mudro EP. |
| KampingKim |
07/30/2024 05:39PM FOUND: Fishing Pole on Lake One Campsite #10. It was leaning against a tree near the water. Looks like it may be a child's fishing pole. 
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| Patrick |
07/20/2024 04:54PM Lost men's canvas green toiletries small bag. (Blended in with the log it was sitting on.) On Miles Island at campsite #471. On July 17th. Let me know if you came across it. Thanks! -Patrick |
| S33ksNature |
07/18/2024 08:06PM Lost 7-5-24 I lost my black knife with a plastic sheath going to or coming from Eddy Falls and Ogish, It's a long shot but I thought I'd toss it out there to see if any magic shows.. Great trip either way! |
| Lile001 |
07/17/2024 03:34PM Camera in orange waterproof case. Lost at Portage 615 between Lake One and Lake Two. Friday, July 12 2024. Canon SX60, along with a Swisstech phone charging battery, and a small telescope. Case also contained some spare camera Batteries and a charging cable. Contact Lawrence Lile, 573 397 5414 Lawrencelile@gmail.com |
| David r |
07/15/2024 03:30PM I lost a green and white rod holder with a few ugly stick rods in it on July 9th somewhere between lake #1 and insula on a portage. If you find it please text me at 2182901484 |
| stacybrn |
07/14/2024 07:00PM Lost on jap, seagull or meditation lake/ portages between: black ford key fob for truck on a long red ribbon lanyard - likely on portage or a campsite. Please call me 6127021975 or turn into seagull outfitters they have my info! Thanks!! |
| LoreAxe |
07/12/2024 07:19PM May have left my pocket knife at the toilet at EP 41 on 7-10-24. Likely on the window ledge of the “porch”. Cold Steel brand, Air Lite model. Black lock back about 4.25” closed. Careful - she’s razor sharp ;) |
| BecomingMinnesotan |
07/09/2024 04:53PM I lost my GoPro11 on Marabeouf near campsite #431. It is connected to a mount that is meant to hang around the neck. If you connect to it via Bluetooth, it is titled with my last name and my phone number. I also lost a pair of white sunglasses on the portage at Sag Falls. Yes…this was the trip I was losing everything. 
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| BearBrown |
07/08/2024 11:44AM I’m reposting this for a fellow paddler. 
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| Larchman77 |
07/07/2024 11:09AM Found, Olympus camera on west side of Pipestone Bay. Will turn it in to Forest Service when I return to Ely later in July. |
| kstripling |
07/02/2024 07:30PM Lost on June 28th: Wave 1 Leatherman. Knife only, unsheathed. Dropped on the portage on far east side of Mountain lake. It may be along the portage or in the shallows. |
| Mike Q |
07/02/2024 09:53AM gonorth1.....lost the sleeping bag, Moonstone-purple, black canvas sak, that was found on Burke either on island or on the portage back to Bayley Bay, posted on 9/11/2023. If you still have it, it would be appreciated. Otherwise I hope it has a good home. Thanks! mquilling@sbcglobal.net |
| VoyageursEdge |
06/28/2024 09:47PM Believe we lost a small, black Canon digital camera on the non-motorized portage at Entry Point #1, Lake Vermillion to Trout Lake. Would be in a padded zipper case. Truly most interested in recovering the images. Thanks! |
| davemcgov |
06/24/2024 10:02PM I originally posted this in the 2023 Lost & Found thread because I was looking in the wrong subforum. It's in the Listening Post instead of Trip Planning. This would have been on Thursday, June 20th, mid day that he left it behind. Hi folks, we just got back to Ely after a great trip with my Scout troop. One kid realized way too late that he was missing his fishing pole. It should be at the Gibson Lake end of the portage from Ashigan to Gibson Lake. It's a black and red rod with a tan baitcasting reel. If found email airplaneman121@gmail.com Thanks a ton! |
| DMan5501 |
06/22/2024 12:40PM 6/19 - Hatchet found on the Allen Lake portage landing from Horseshoe. Send description... It's in Duluth.... |
| easchenbrener76 |
06/21/2024 08:56PM Thanks for posting for me! Hope someone came/comes across it! |
| Lindsay Aschenbrener |
06/21/2024 12:30PM A cellphone was lost around entry point 24 on or around 6/17/24. Last seen around Newton Falls portage or Pipestone portage. It has a black case and is a Samsung Galaxy S21. Please call 651-271-0377 if you find it! |
| Msheveron |
06/19/2024 10:21AMMsheveron: "Lost women’s keen purple sandal. We went from sawbill to Cherokee lake on May 31. " 
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| RLC |
06/19/2024 09:50AM We found a pair of rain pants on our trip out yesterday (6/18/2024), the see map for where they were found. DM me with a description and we’ll figure out how to get them back to you. |
| Msheveron |
06/13/2024 11:10PM Lost women’s keen purple sandal. We went from sawbill to Cherokee lake on May 31. |
| mightykasey |
06/12/2024 03:02PM Found three fishing rods on the South Kawishiwi River on the morning of June 10th. |
| BWCA |
06/04/2024 06:34AM Found cell phone on Crab. Dropped off at Canoe Country Outfitters. 
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| BWCA |
06/03/2024 01:35PM Someone found an old disposable camera. 
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| sns |
06/02/2024 11:13AM Small silver pocket knife left at a Quetico campsite: Campsite on western shore, mouth of bay leading to Yum Yum Portage on Kahshahpiwi (site ZE?). It's about 1200meters due north of the Yum Yum portage landing, about 400m north of the narrow point of the bay; it's also about 500m west of the McNiece portage. We left there May 23rd. |
| Chuckdavis5 |
05/27/2024 02:18PM Lost a couple handcrafted paddles coming off Knife on Sat. 5/26/24 They would be on the north arm east of thunder point, possibly even to little knife. These are very clearly hand made and have big fat paddles. They will have the initials WH carved into the paddle. If found please let me know so I can arrange to get them. Thank you and stay safe out there! |
| aerosen |
05/27/2024 07:19AM Found on Marabouef Lake over Memorial Day weekend. Happy to ship to its owner. Tell me which site and when you were there. Posting same message on other sites. |
| Bearpaulsen |
05/26/2024 06:30AM Womens Prana black pants tall inseam. Found neatly folded on Little Rush May 21st. |
| BWCA |
05/13/2024 07:45AM Did you find or lose something during the 2024 season? Please use this thread to post it.  Take a look through the 2023 Lost and Found Thread for last year. |
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