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June 02 2026

Entry Point 6 - Slim Lake

Slim Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 23 miles. Access is a 90-rod portage to Slim Lake Portages to three additional lakes.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1210 feet
Latitude: 47.9958
Longitude: -91.9599
Slim Lake - 6

May 2020 - Nina/Moose > Iron > Crooked > Basswood > Horse > Mudro

by BeaV
Trip Report

Entry Date: May 18, 2020
Entry Point: Moose/Portage River (north)
Exit Point: Mudro Lake (23)
Number of Days: 10
Group Size: 2

Trip Introduction:
Drove ~23 hours from New York to Ely for a 10-day fishing extravaganza. Entered the park one of the first days it opened following COVID-19 related closure. (Maybe the second day it was open?) Paddled hard to reach Iron Lake on day 1, fished Peterson and the Falls before heading on to Sunday>Saturday>Friday>Basswood, Horse, etc. The weather was warm and the fishing was hot! You can enjoy the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzje86ViyuU

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Enjoy the show here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzje86ViyuU

 


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