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swegler
06/29/2021 07:58AM
 
My son and I went past there on 6/25 and never saw anything.
 
SDTodd
06/06/2021 08:08PM
 
Lost Wallet!


Stayed at Campsite 641 on Caribou Lake. Came out Friday June 4th. May have fallen out of cargo pants loading at campsite or on portages/getting out of canoe on way back from Caribou to Lizz Lake to Poplar and exited at the Poplar Lake Boat Access. Drivers license, credit cards, cash, hunting and fishing licenses all missing.


If you find please reply!


Todd Bowman
Fort Pierre, SD
 
BoundaryWatersGuide
06/29/2021 11:43AM
 
One of my guides found a digital camera at the lake one landing. Few small items inside the camera case. Would love to get it back to the rightful owner. If it is yours, please call 218-343-7951 and ask for Nick or email Nick@elyoutfittingcompany.com with a brief description and we will get it back to you!
 
Ymsppr
06/26/2021 07:44AM
 
Hi Jamie


Thank you!!! I sent you an email as well, not sure if that worked. Please let me know.


Yp

 
VoyageurNorth
05/29/2021 02:40AM
 
Customer came out at Lake One yesterday around 10 am. Another car pulled up, sort of blocking his view from his two Sealine bags. (not that driver's fault).


He had a yellow Sealine Baja 55L bag and a "Big Blue Sealine bag too.


They were sitting near each other.


If anyone saw these or brought them to the WELY radio station or the Forest Service building, please let me know. I'll forward any info to him.


He lives in Chicago and is a firefighter.
 
dogwoodgirl
07/16/2021 10:03PM
 
Found- Frost River item at campsite on the west side of Gillis. Describe your item and I'll get it back to you.
 
JourneyRaven
05/29/2021 10:37AM
 
Found fly fishing rod and reel at Townline to Kawasachong portage from entry point 37. Found Saturday May 22 as we were going in, probably lost on the way out.


Message me a description and I can mail it to you no charge!
 
RVcanoe
08/25/2021 10:15AM
 
MNcubbieBears,
Sorry, I wish this was yours.
RV
 
MNcubbieBears
08/24/2021 08:10PM
 
We got really excited reading this post as my son lost his folding fishing net we think on June 23. We were in a group of 3 canoes.... But, over on the Granite River on Gneiss lake.
 
Ymsppr
06/26/2021 07:46AM
 
Speck007: "Ymsppr: "Hi we lost our northface stormbreaker 3 tent today. Likely left behind on portage/ parking lot at hog creek EP36. Orange color. If found please contact me. Thank you!"



Hi, I think we found this. Please contact me about it.
Jaime"



Hi Jamie


Thank you!!! I sent you an email as well, not sure if that worked. Please let me know.


Yp
 
R1verrunner
07/05/2021 05:31AM
 
toozie: "Well all bwca boaters, the phone has been found! It was in fact tucked in the tent net pocket and packed up with the tent! Our daughter decided to have a sleepover camp-out in the back yard, and she found the phone when she set up the tent! She's aware of the $200 reward - should she get it?



Enjoy the lakes and islands and eagles, everyone!"




Depends on how well you like your daughter and if your a man of your word.
 
suzy1011
08/20/2021 06:36PM
 
Found a water bottle on a portage on Isabella River on Aug 16th. Found a bandana on the portage between Bald Eagle and Gabbro on Aug 16th. Found a hat at the portage between Gabbro and Kawishiwi on Aug 19th. This was our first family trip to the BWCAW and it was like a treasure hunt!
Email a picture or description if these might be yours and I'll send them off.
suzy1011@huxcomm.net
 
VoyageurNorth
06/30/2021 05:33AM
 
Lost/left on Pipestone, iPhone with an orangish case.


If anyone finds it please call Randy E at 303 519 6464 (her hubby's phone number)


Picture of map with campsite she pointed out, it was left at;
 
tdisalvo
07/25/2021 09:54AM
 
Hi, we lost a cell phone & dry bag on Friday 7/16 on Poplar Lake, somewhere between the NW landing and the portage into Lizz. I went back and checked the landing, not there. Also no luck reaching out to Rockwood (which had a bunch of paddlers heading out that morning, hoping someone found it.) Finally, no luck at the Gunflint Ranger District office.


Happy to provide more information if you found it! Aside from a lost phone, we had a great five days in the wilderness.
 
toozie
06/30/2021 06:01AM
 
If someone who's going to be near there can contact me, we can tell you just where to look to find it. A beautiful spot. Would love to have the phone back, and will happily pay postage and reward the retrieval! Randy E., 303-519-6464.
 
Jordanricki12
06/23/2022 06:04PM
 
Hey all, I lost my green 20l dry sack full of food off the portage between pipestone falls and newton lake around 6/23 11am.
 
sjbennett88
06/26/2021 07:50PM
 
Hey folks, I left a homemade banjo behind on Seagull lake this morning. I believe it was left on the southernmost island site in the motor zone on that lake, although it could have been on the island site just west of that. If anyone sees it or grabs it please let me know!
 
coloradomike
08/14/2021 10:44AM
 
Lost bag of kitchen stuff near Splash Lake.
A brown bag containing fuel bottles, kitchen utensils, griddle and a folding saw was left at one of the portages on splash lake, 8/10/21. I believe it was on the Newfoundland lake side where we were waiting for a tow to Moose. There was a little confusion and picture taking between the time we crossed and the loading of the boats.


Let me know if you found it or drop it off at Canoe Country Outfitters.


thanks
Mike
 
backpackingZombie
08/14/2021 10:27PM
 
Walkie Talkie. Camo color. Cobra brand. Disappointment Lake


My buddies flipped their canoe in the high winds this week and lost one of my walkies. It's a long shot but the model I had was a floating one, so I hope it floats somewhere :/


I think it was right about here.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2BhvBTiesSst3RtB8
 
cdykstra01
07/11/2021 06:09PM
 
Arcticgrl - I found four fishing poles on that portage, two children's poles and two adults. I agree - hopelessly tangled! Good to know daughter is well.

Drop me an email to make arrangements for return: charles.j.dykstra@gmail.com



 
VCO
06/21/2021 04:18PM
 
Found: Keys on Clark Island on Saganaga 6/20/21.
 
trstuck
07/22/2021 10:10AM
 
Found - pair of Birkenstock sandals at the NE campsite on South Temperance on 7/17.
 
adam
03/24/2021 06:43PM
 

Mobile phone found on Seagull Lake this past weekend (3/21).


Please drop me a note if you lost one.
 
adam
03/24/2021 06:42PM
 
This is the thread to post lost and found items for 2021.

Please post information, pictures, dates etc.

Link to 2020 Lost and Found




 
mariafindog
06/30/2021 07:50AM
 
$200 reward if found soon (before it's damaged by rain)! Specifically, I believe I set my iPhone down while collecting water from the shore around the corner (just a few steps... maybe 10-20?) from the main place people would normally go to water's edge from the campsite. So if you walk down the rocky slope to the water from the campfire\cooking area, and go left (out toward open lake\away from sandy beach), I believe its right there, within 4 feet of water. I would so appreciate getting it back because I have some precious BW photos on it (call hubby at 303-519-6464). Thank you for reading this post.
 
TreeBear
06/17/2021 10:28PM
 
Found a pair of prescription sunglasses in the water on Gabi this week. They were pink frames and had no case but stayed in my camera case for the rest of the trip so they are unbroken. Write me if they are yours.
 
paddlefamily
04/04/2022 02:22PM
 
LOST: Long shot, but I lost a pair of Toko's gloves winter camping in early March '22 near the beginning of the portage from Ahsub Lake to Disappointment Lake.



 
wayneIII
10/14/2021 01:05PM
 
Lost- HI I lost a pair of black smith sunglasses on little caribou lake on the only campsite on the lake. The glasses are hanging in a tree nearish to the fire ring. Lost them on 10/10/21.


Its a longshot to get them back, but worth a try. Cheers.
 
GeneH
10/18/2021 08:11AM
 
Found: Eyeglasses on the Angleworm trail at a campsite on Tue 10/12 or Wed 10/13. Bronze frame prescriptions. Sorry no picture. PM me daily until I reply.

 
schaapj
10/10/2021 07:57PM
 
Lost: Key to 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Photo of identical spare below.





Actual key has a Walser Chrysler Jeep Dealership rectangluar keychain on it and was probably in a ziplock bag with a red bic lighter.


Entry point: 64 - East Bearskin Lake
Dates of trip: October 4th - 8th 2021
Last known location of key...as I was parking my car to walk to the loaded canoe on Monday, October 4th. I believe I was a bit excited to start the trip and have no recollection what I did with my key after parking the car. I honestly thought I locked it in the vehicle but a $135 locksmith charge, 1 hour of a honking horn before I could access the battery under the seat, and a night spent at the entry point landing in said vehicle has me thinking otherwise. I literally have no clue where l may have lost it but suspect I didn't secure it properly when we first left and they either fell out in the lake or on a portage on our initial entry date the 4th of October. Everyone is home now and safe and sound, just want to cast a net to see if someone's found them as they're expensive to get another.


Lakes/Areas Visited:
04-Oct - East Bearskin, Alder, Canoe (basecamped here for 4 nights on the far west campsite)
05-Oct - Canoe, Paddle, Rocky (bushwacked from Paddle to Rocky - highly recommended btw!)
06-Oct - Canoe, Johnson Falls (hiked from Canoe to Pine portage to the falls), Crystal, Spalding
07-Oct - Spent all day on Canoe.
08-Oct - Exit day...Canoe, Alder, East Bearskin.


Also want to put in a plug for the very nice folks at Bearskin lodge that let us borrow their phone and also to Cook County Towing who let us into the car!


In the slight chance you've seen or have my key please let me know!


Thanks!
Jeremiah
 
jeffw89
10/11/2021 04:28PM
 
I found a cross necklace on crooked lake on 10/3. Any chance the necklace could have ended up there?
 
Steveh
10/08/2021 07:25PM
 
Did you lose a pair of hiking boots on the portage trail between splash and ensign? Tell me the brand and size. Then we will figure out how to get them back to you.
 
eagle98mn
09/29/2021 02:51PM
 
Quercus: "Found on 9/21 on the portage between the Pauness Lakes: two fishing poles. Message with description."


Hey Quercus, I ran into a group from out of state on 9/18 that mentioned forgetting their fishing poles in that general area. They said they were outfitted from Ely Outfitters. I have no idea if the rods you found were the rods they mentioned, but if you feel inclined I supposed you could reach out to Ely Outfitters? Just thought I'd let you know since the group wasn't familiar with the online community here. :)
 
Snorty
09/27/2021 03:30PM
 
On Saturday the 25th I left my Helinox sunset chair at the pick up point at the Birch lake portage from moose lake ( or whatever lake Moose runs into). Evidently got side tracked while putting my gear aboard the tow while fighting a pretty decent west wind. I’d gotten the chair out because I wasn’t sure at what point I would be picked up, but it’s turned out to have been a bad choice. Please give me a call at 731-610-6414 if you hear anything. Thank you, Buck Farrar.
 
Quercus
09/25/2021 11:39AM
 
Found on 9/21 on the portage between the Pauness Lakes: two fishing poles. Message with description.
 
beaulieuc
09/20/2021 04:59PM
 
Our pack has been recovered, many thanks to everyone involved!
 
papalambeau
09/21/2021 07:32AM
 
Great to hear that beaulieuc. Those contents were very valuable!
 
ricktaitorship
09/14/2021 12:38PM
 
Found paracord bracelet, 9/13/21 ~3:00pm portaging between the fire lakes near Sawbill. Describe and I'll mail it to you :)
 
cobbwubs
09/14/2021 09:34PM
 
Found food container on Canoe Lake, 9/10/21. Describe and we can figure out a way to get it back!
 
bmuns
08/28/2021 11:11AM
 
Lost 2 fishing rod sections (tip section) on either Snowbank launch or Snowbank-Disappointment portage on August 20th. Please call/text or respond if recovered. 262-343-4098. Brent
 
HowardSprague
08/17/2021 02:56PM
 
Lost today Moose Lake EP between the lot/ white pine and the put-in. Top section of Shimano rod, i didn’t realize it was gone until i got to Wind Lake . It’s windy and i’m not paddling back today!
 
Tfournier
08/05/2021 10:33AM
 
Lost white "One Wind" silnylon tarp on the campsite landing at far end of Friday bay Site 1870 Left in early morning July 14, 2021 a few days before the area was closed due to fires.
 
Voyager
08/03/2021 03:43PM
 
Not mine Tree Bear, but I'm glad you took them out. I saw them on my way in 7-25 on a solo trip so was not about to haul them around for a week, especially since I don't have a fishing license.
 
ejsiljen
08/03/2021 07:21AM
 
A green Duluth Pack-style pack was left along a portage between Kawishiwi and Kawasachong. In it was a 2-burner camp stove wrapped in a blue tarp, along with fuel cans and a separate gray nylon bag containing a solo MSR butane stove and some fuel cans. Anyone heading up through Kawishiwi and feel like grabbing it on the way out, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
straighthairedcurly
08/01/2021 11:32AM
 
FOUND: Disposable waterproof camera found sitting on a rock at the south end of the portage from the Kawishiwi River (south of River Lake) to Fishdance Lake on 7-26-21.


Send me a PM if you are the owner. We had passed just 2 groups heading north on the Kawishiwi River earlier in the day, one group with 2 canoes (mixed gender group) and another group with 1 canoe (2 guys). Did it belong to one of you?
 
TreeBear
08/01/2021 11:49AM
 
Found a bundle of fishing rods and a life straw on the portage from Rib to Lower George. Let me know if they are yours.
 
cyberia34
07/25/2021 07:04PM
 
Found - Fisher Maps F-11, F-19, and F31, map case and compass at campsite 1498 near the east end of Lake Three before entering Lake Four, see green circle in image.






 
cyberia34
07/25/2021 07:14PM
 
Lost / Forgotten - (2) Wenonah bench type Super Seats, (1) map case, McKenzie maps 18 and 19, blue pen, athletic tape, and compass. Left on the rock to the east of the sign at the Lake One entry point at approximately 9:30am on Sunday, 7/25/21.
 
gtc5341
05/10/2021 02:51PM
 
Found
Eyeglasses
West campsite Kiskadinna
I was probably first in 2021 after iceout, so either winter skier or last fall canoeists. send description, I'll reply to verify then mail


will post in found 2020
 
TreeBear
05/21/2021 10:11PM
 
I found muck boots near the Ima area last weekend. Send me the brand name and I'll try to get 'em back to you.
 
Walleye001
05/28/2021 01:55PM
 
5/23 Lost blue food barrel on Snowbank Lake, likely in the boot portage area. If found please return to Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters. Thank you.
 
TreeBear
07/10/2021 02:29PM
 
Lost a hammock strap in the Eastern campsite in Cone Bay of Brule. Let me know if someone comes across it. Thanks.
 
Ldgagner
05/31/2021 09:31PM
 
Lost - 2 day bags at the Sawbill Lake entry/exit on Memorial Day weekend. One had lots of things in it including wallet and car keys. One had stove and fuel. Please send me a message if you find it. Thanks.
 
Portagemule
06/05/2021 01:58AM
 
Entered lake 1 to Insula and left my long handle limited edition Eastwing Camping axe it is black in the carry bag that also had my Boreal folding saw and extra blade. Also, a small soft side tackle bag.
Thank you
Rob
mechanixcontracting@gmail.com
402-850-7000


Thank you for any help.

 
TreeBear
06/08/2021 10:59PM
 
Found a pair of knee pads near the Temperance lakes. We had passed a couple solo canoes from Sawbill not too long before, so maybe they were theres? If they are yours and you want them, let me know.
 
VoyageurNorth
06/09/2021 03:39AM
 
I had a group come in that said they had a pack taken off a tree and it was missing. I thought immediately a bear. But this is what they told me;


They were camped (second day) on Wind (see attached map). They hung all 3 packs up with separate ropes on separate trees. They went out to fish. They came back to camp around 11 am and noticed a bag was missing. I think they said the rope had been untied.


They searched around the campsite & into the woods but no spot of it and no sign of a bear getting into it, unless it dragged it really far off.


It was an Ocean Pack brand /waterproof bag, black with white lettering, 30L. Also has “Olsen” written in yellow paint pen along the top edge (where it rolls to make it watertight.


It was the pack with some of the food, mostly fish breading, oil, & I think other misc. items. All 3 packs had food in them, only one was taken.


The customer was Tim Olsen, from New London Wisconsin;
 
Aschuerg
06/13/2021 02:01PM
 
Found a nice, new Teva sandal at the portage from Cross Bay Lake to Snipe. Left it at the Cross River put-in but I live nearby and could get it to you, if you contact me.
 
BergieT
06/13/2021 08:27PM
 
I lost a pair of prescription sunglasses in a Zenni hard blue plastic case this last week 6/6 between south arm and Ogish. Could have been in campsite 1432 on south arm or on a portage
 
Rickt
06/16/2021 06:39AM
 
Lost a cross necklace that has nothing but sentimental value. Left it at campsite on the right hand side just before the .5 rod portage before monument portage on Canadian side coming in from American Point. Should be laying in front of the fire pit where we sat for a fire. If found, please text 920-427-3061. Thanks
 
Ymsppr
06/16/2021 06:08PM
 
Hi we lost our northface stormbreaker 3 tent today. Likely left behind on portage/ parking lot at hog creek EP36. Orange color. If found please contact me. Thank you!
 
Speck007
06/23/2021 01:09PM
 
Ymsppr: "Hi we lost our northface stormbreaker 3 tent today. Likely left behind on portage/ parking lot at hog creek EP36. Orange color. If found please contact me. Thank you!"


Hi, I think we found this. Please contact me about it.
Jaime
 
SexyPastor
06/22/2021 03:24PM
 
Somehow I managed to leave my favorite hot weather portage shirt at a campsite near the SW corner of Lake Agnes via Moose River North entry. It's a lightweight Patagonia nylon Men's Medium LS light tan color button down shirt with the inside lower tags cut off. Left it in excellent condition on the rock behind the fire grate on June 9th. Weather was so extremely hot on this trip that I didn't notice it missing for several days, then returned to site to check for it but it was gone already.


Happy to pay postage plus a nice tip to whomever may have found it.


Thanks!
 
Speck007
06/22/2021 07:16PM
 
Hey! We found it, along with a pair of sandals.
Where are you located?
 
SexyPastor
06/23/2021 11:52AM
 
Hey Speck007, that's great news--thank you!

I checked with my trip partner and he has his sandals, so the pair you found must belong to another party that used the site after we did. I'm messaging you off the board with my address for the shirt.


Many thanks!!!
 
SexyPastor
06/23/2021 01:19PM
 
Hey All, Unfortunately Speck's discovery wasn't my item after all.


If anyone found a Men's LS Patagonia lightweight button down shirt at a camp near the SW corner of Lake Agnes (left it there on 6/09/21 per older message above), please message me off the board. Thanks in advance!
 
DStrass
06/24/2021 08:46AM
 
Lost a water bottle (has sentimental value) at the Moose Lake side of the Found Lake portage on 6/21. It's a nalgene with stickers. Might have rolled into Moose Lake? Or just into the bushes. Not sure, but if anyone happens across it....
 
sjbennett88
06/27/2021 06:08PM
 
sjbennett88: "Hey folks, I left a homemade banjo behind on Seagull lake this morning. I believe it was left on the southernmost island site in the motor zone on that lake, although it could have been on the island site just west of that. If anyone sees it or grabs it please let me know!"


Update: The banjo has been found!
 
swegler
06/29/2021 07:52AM
 
On Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, my son and I found three fillet knives on the portage between Clearwater and Mountain. I would love to get these back to the rightful owner. -- please email me swegler1@gmail.com and describe.


Thanks,


Scott and Carter
 
toozie
07/01/2021 09:29PM
 
Well all bwca boaters, the phone has been found! It was in fact tucked in the tent net pocket and packed up with the tent! Our daughter decided to have a sleepover camp-out in the back yard, and she found the phone when she set up the tent! She's aware of the $200 reward - should she get it?


Enjoy the lakes and islands and eagles, everyone!
 
sdgorny
07/02/2021 04:04PM
 
Sorry about the late post, but found a nice Rainjacket Thursday June 17th somewhere between 11 and 12 o'clock. We were heading into Moose from Knife, was either on the short portage into Carp or from carp into Birch. PM me and describe and I'll send it to you
 
VoyageurNorth
07/07/2021 03:34AM
 
Found: on portage between Ensign and Boot Lake (closer to side of portage near Ensign) a pair of glasses, on July 4th.


Customer found them, brought them to us (at VNO) so I could get this message out & maybe someone will see this who owns them.


They might just be "readers" because they are marked "China" and say +1.0, 2mm


The lenses are sort of rectangular, look more like a man's glasses.
 
TreeBear
07/16/2021 10:57PM
 
----- I had posted looking for a lost tarp yesterday, it showed up -----
 
Arcticgrl
07/10/2021 06:19AM
 
Lost: four fishing poles on portage between brule and Vernon. Two kids poles and two adult poles. Had a medical emergency and got the poles hopelessly tangled in the trees. Was too freaked out and didn't think about just cutting the fishing line so ended up leaving poles behind in my rush to get my daughter to medical help. She is doing fine now. But if anyone finds the poles it'd be nice to have to them back. Let me know if anyone finds them.
 
RVcanoe
07/09/2021 04:14PM
 
FOUND: folding fishing net, June 25th, on portage from Kawishiwi River to Conchu Lake. The night before there was a group with three canoes camped next to the portage. (sorry for the delay in posting, I have been on a long trip)
 
CarpCam
07/12/2021 02:08PM
 
LOST: Ugly Stick Big water trolling rod. It had an abu Garcia reel with a digital line counter. Lost Friday July 9th around 11am Entry point 16. We went back to entry point 16 around 1:00 to look for it, and met a man who said that some people leaving the boundary waters asked if it was his then when he replied no they took the rod. He said they may have had an outfitter worker with them. We are hoping someone is holding it for me. This rod has great sentimental value and if anyone knows anything about it please contact Cam 612-559-1526. Thank you
 
Jonlybonly
07/12/2021 02:28PM
 
LOST: Pair of Keen Newport sandals. My daughter was on a school trip and had them last night at Seagull Three Mile Island campsite, but did not have them this morning when she got back to the Gunflint Lodge. If anyone finds them please let us know ejmo02@msn.com
 
Wayouttroy
07/15/2021 10:16AM
 
Lost: McKinzey maps and Sealine medium map case EP 14 on Fat Lake.
 
ericinely
07/15/2021 10:30AM
 
Lost: Cell Phone (Iphone SE) in Waterproof Plastic case with "Piragis" logo. Lost yesterday, July 14th 2021 somewhere between Thomas and Ima. We stopped for a quick break once we finished the Hatchet Creek section into Ima, so it is likely on the landing that faces West across Ima. Please let me know if your group found this phone and we were lucky enough that you picked it up!
 
cobbwubs
09/14/2021 09:34PM
 
Found food container on Canoe Lake, 9/10/21. Describe and we can figure out a way to get it back!
 
beaulieuc
09/13/2021 11:35AM
 
Reward: Lost on 9/12/21 at noon at the Newfound side of the portage (Newfound to Splash), a smaller (8x10) tan shoulder pack with one strap, desert tan color, with firearm and bush knife inside. Please contact me at 218-940-3893 if you have any information. I have reported this to Ely Police Department and if dropped off there, they will contact us.
 
Ghost361
08/21/2021 04:47PM
 
Lost a carbon paddle on the portage between lake 4 and Hudson. Please let me know if you found one. We traveled that portage Saturday August 14th, 2021.



 
digitxm
08/21/2021 09:53PM
 
Lost on 8/20: Three kids fishing poles at northern site on lake one. Also, three kids yeti water bottles at EP30 same day. Thanks!
 
HerbalistMaria
08/06/2021 05:29PM
 
FOUND - waterproof camera in pouch with float strap, on the portage between Kek lake and Kek ponds in mid/late July 2021. Message me the description and your address, and I'm happy to ship it to you within the USA.
 
lovebirdnerds
08/06/2021 12:37PM
 
FOUND: sweater on portages from Lake One to Lake Two. 7/4/21

 
schultzgreg
08/05/2021 11:45AM
 
Lost prescription glasses on 7/31, at Fishdance Lake, in or immediately around east side campsite (right across the lake from the pictographs). Michael Ryen frames, mostly brown with some blue. Thanks!