BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
September 17 2025
Entry Point 35 - Isabella Lake
Isabella Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Isabella, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 21 miles. Access is a 35-rod portage to Isabella Lake.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1595 feet
Latitude: 47.8009
Longitude: -91.3034
Isabella Lake - 35
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1595 feet
Latitude: 47.8009
Longitude: -91.3034
Isabella Lake - 35
Alice Lake - Angling in the Wild
by puckettgame6
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 13, 2023
Entry Point:
Lake One
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
4
Trip Introduction:
https://youtu.be/gy4JZQpUxNQ?si=e_H97G-X_X4xwcm8 - Click or Copy and Paste above to see full report.
This trip to Alice had everything going for it. Great weather - minus some heavy winds which can be brutal on Alice. Cooperative fish everyday (pike, eyes and bass). Incredible northen lights show even through the relentless Canadian smoke. There was also a fire about 5-10 miles north of us within the BWCA, fire planes were moving through regularly, southern winds kept the threat at bay. Fire ban for the entire trip. Spent 14 hours on the water daily enjoying every minute. Most campsites on Alice seemed full but shockingly hardly anyone fishing. Not a lot of wildlife sightings but overall a 5 star trip.
Report
https://youtu.be/gy4JZQpUxNQ?si=e_H97G-X_X4xwcm8
FULL TRIP REPORT VIDEO ABOVE! Click or copy and paste and enjoy :)
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