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October 28 2025

Entry Point 25 - Moose Lake

Moose Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 21 miles. Access is an boat landing or canoe launch at Moose Lake. Many trip options for paddlers with additional portages. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 27
Elevation: 1356 feet
Latitude: 47.9877
Longitude: -91.4997
Labor day weekend 2024.
Entry point was 25-Moose lake. Went north, and then west onto Ensign Lake. Camped on eastern end of Ensign lake. Very busy and lucky to get a campsite. Day 2, went to Cattyman Falls and on down to Disappointment Lake. All sites full. Had to get off the water due to inclement storm. Ended up on Parent Lake on day 3, western camp site. Beautiful site. Exited from Snowbank lake on day 4. Overall fishing was poor. Some small mouth bass on Parent lake.
Nothing elsewhere. Approximately 20 miles of paddling/portaging. 11 portages in total. Already planning for 2025.

June 2025

by bfurlow
Trip Report

Entry Date: June 05, 2025
Entry Point: Moose Lake
Number of Days: 6
Group Size: 2

Trip Introduction:
Great trip to Knife Lake area this past June with my oldest son.

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Fantastic trip to Knife Lake with my son this past June.

It was his third trip, and his longest. We had really good weather, good fishing, great paddling, very few bugs, not a lot of people, and only one day of rain! Lots of good memories from this trip and already planning for 2026.

 

 


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