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January 29 2026

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.

Thomas and Fraser

by puckettgame6
Trip Report

Entry Date: June 13, 2025
Entry Point: Snowbank Lake
Number of Days: 6
Group Size: 2

Trip Introduction:
In early June of 2025, me and my friend Jim headed to the wilderness to do some fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Departing from Snowbank lake with a destination of Thomas or Fraser lake, we were excited to enjoy a route we have had yet to travel. Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout and Smallmouth Bass are all on the target list as we chased they elusive BWCA slam. Cold weather, rain and wind will create some challenges but as usual the BWCA gave us a great time.

Report


In early June of 2025, me and my friend Jim headed to the wilderness to do some fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Departing from Snowbank lake with a destination of Thomas or Fraser lake, we were excited to enjoy a route we have had yet to travel. Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout and Smallmouth Bass were all on the target list as we chased they elusive BWCA slam. Cold weather, rain and wind created some challenges, but as usual the BWCA gave us an incrdible trip.

View the enitre trip report here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tsFq8zor3I&t=110s

Thanks for watching and safe paddling out there!

Pete

 


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