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BWsoloGuy
  
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05/03/2026 11:21AM  

Anyone know a reliable source of information for ice/water conditions in the Ely BWCA area lakes? I’m heading up for a short weekend trip Friday. Thanks all and let’s get paddling!
 
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Stelgin
  
05/03/2026 01:02PM  
Check out the BWCA public Facebook group. There was someone in there a couple days ago who lives up there giving a report. I can tell you that Fall lake is ice out. same person sent photo proof.
 
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TuscaroraBorealis
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05/03/2026 02:44PM  

This is what Bog Lake (Entry Point #67) looked like yesterday.

Bog Lake daytrip
 
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BWsoloGuy
  
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05/03/2026 04:21PM  
Awesome! Any news on South Hegman?
 
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TuscaroraBorealis
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05/03/2026 04:49PM  
BWsoloGuy: "Awesome! Any news on South Hegman?"

You're good to go!
 
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BWsoloGuy
  
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05/03/2026 09:06PM  

Thanks! We are ready and excited!
 
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