25 - Moose Lake
Permits Available:
27
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle or Motor
Ranger Station:
Kawishiwi - 21 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 27 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is an boat landing or canoe launch at Moose Lake. Many trip options for paddlers with additional portages.
- Latitude: 47.98770 Longitude: -91.49969
- Approx. Directions
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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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Trip Reports - Moose Lake
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Moose/Wind/Washte/Witness | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Ensign Lake June 2023 | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Father/Son - 6 day/5 Night - Moose Lake Entry Point | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| First Solo - Moose Lake #25 | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Quick trip to Ensign | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Moose Lake to Lac la Croix & Back | Paddling Canoe | 16 Days |
| Wolves & Weather | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| Ensign Lake | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Moose Lake 5 day trip - first time in the BWCA | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Moose to Basswood, 1 nighter | Paddling Canoe | 2 Days |
| Hybrid Solo 3 Guys and a Dog | Paddling Canoe | 11 Days |
| Reconnecting: 2 weeks wandering in the BWCA | Paddling Canoe | 13 Days |
| Ensign to Thomas and back | Paddling Canoe | 9 Days |
| Last BWCA Trip? | Paddling Kayak | 3 Days |
| Ensign to Disappointment - 2021 | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 25 - Moose Lake
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddling Moose Lake to Saganaga Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 08-09-2023 | 07-18-2023 |
| Route Suggestions - EP25 - First Timers | Trip Planning Forum | 07-14-2023 | 07-12-2023 |
| Moose Lake permit | Trip Planning Forum | 05-22-2023 | 05-06-2023 |
| Moose Lake to Ensign with two kids | Trip Planning Forum | 05-04-2023 | 04-20-2023 |
| Big Moose Lake | Fishing Forum | 12-28-2022 | 12-22-2022 |
| 8/16 Solo Moose River To Big Moose Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 08-13-2022 | 08-08-2022 |
| Moose lake loop-Over ambitious? | Trip Planning Forum | 07-08-2022 | 07-06-2022 |
| Moose Lake advice | Trip Planning Forum | 05-02-2022 | 04-30-2022 |
| Will cancel July 2 permit EP 25 on 4/14 | Trip Planning Forum | 04-13-2022 | 04-13-2022 |
| EP 25 Maps | Trip Planning Forum | 03-01-2022 | 02-16-2022 |
| Big Moose Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 01-23-2022 | 01-23-2022 |
| Plan B? #7-Big Lake to Big Moose Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 07-17-2021 | 07-17-2021 |
| Moose Lake Paddle/no tow | Trip Planning Forum | 06-15-2021 | 06-11-2021 |
| Moose Lake (Eastern BWCA) Fishing Info | Fishing Forum | 05-23-2021 | 05-03-2021 |
| Easy routes from Moose Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 04-19-2021 | 02-16-2021 |
Fishing Tips
| Lake | Species |
|---|---|
| Thomas Lake | Lake Trout |
| Knife Lake | Lake Trout,Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike,Walleye |
| South Arm Knife Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |
| Toe Lake | Smallmouth Bass |
| Wind Lake | Northern Pike |
| Dix Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike |
| Ensign Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Largemouth Bass,Walleye,Northern Pike |
| Portage Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike |
| Washte Lake | Largemouth Bass,Smallmouth Bass |
| Vera Lake | Walleye |