14 - Little Indian Sioux River (north)
Permits Available:
6
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle Only
Ranger Station:
La Croix - 32 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 6 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is a 40-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.
- Latitude: 48.14664 Longitude: -92.21028
- Approx. Directions
Interactive Map ( View Map)
Permits
Permit reservations must be made for overnight camping or day use motor in the BWCA. You can make permit reservations through an outfitter or directly. Day use permits for paddling are available at the entry point and do not require a reservation or a fee.
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Outfitting/Gear Rental
View OutfittersTrip Reports - Little Indian Sioux River (north)
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 Trip to Lynx Lake - YouTube | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| May 2023 EP14 | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| I found my thrill on blueberry hill | Paddling Canoe | 14 Days |
| LIS Loop of Solitude | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| 100 Mile Solo on the Border | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| September LIS Loop | Paddling Canoe | 8 Days |
| Familiar waters-strange circumstances | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Mid-Summer Lac La Croix Paddling Trip | Paddling Canoe | 8 Days |
| Shell Lake June 2021 | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Sioux-Hustler trail push | Hiking | 2 Days |
| A Walk In The Woods - Second Time To The Boundary Waters | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Lynx Lake Trip June 2020 | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| Nonstop wind | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| The Camps Return to the BWCA | Paddling Canoe | 14 Days |
| LIS September Paddle | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 14 - Little Indian Sioux River (north)
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing LISN | Fishing Forum | 05-03-2023 | 05-01-2023 |
| Pretty vista in EP 14 area? | Trip Planning Forum | 09-07-2022 | 07-28-2022 |
| Cancelled - Little Indian Sioux North - 9/9/22 | Trip Planning Forum | 09-01-2022 | 09-01-2022 |
| Can a person be listed on two permits if they aren't the permit holder? | Trip Planning Forum | 08-31-2022 | 08-14-2022 |
| EP14 LIS Intel? | Trip Planning Forum | 06-04-2022 | 05-18-2022 |
| Most scenic EP14 route | Trip Planning Forum | 05-14-2022 | 05-13-2022 |
| EP 14 LIS North permit May 11 - will ice be out? | Trip Planning Forum | 05-12-2022 | 04-30-2022 |
| Long LIS solo loop | Trip Planning Forum | 02-27-2022 | 02-23-2022 |
| EP 14 & EP 16 All permits taken | Trip Planning Forum | 02-10-2022 | 02-02-2022 |
| EP 14 Weeny PMA | Trip Planning Forum | 02-03-2022 | 01-01-2022 |
| Complete Listing of 2022 Permit Reductions | Trip Planning Forum | 01-26-2022 | 01-13-2022 |
| Isabella vs Little Indian Sioux Entry | Trip Planning Forum | 01-19-2022 | 01-18-2022 |
| EP14 or EP26 info | Trip Planning Forum | 01-06-2022 | 12-18-2021 |
| Permit pickup for LIS North (EP14) | Trip Planning Forum | 09-08-2021 | 09-07-2021 |
| 80 Miles in 24 hours: LIS North to Knife Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 09-07-2021 | 08-29-2021 |
Fishing Tips
| Lake | Species |
|---|---|
| Hustler Lake | Smallmouth Bass |
| Fat Lake | Lake Trout |
| North Lake | Smallmouth Bass |
| Oyster Lake | Lake Trout |
| Bibon Lake | Walleye |
| Lynx Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |
| Boulder River | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |
| Heritage Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike |
| Little Loon Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |
| Shell Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |