Canoe trip-Northern MN

Have you considered Boundary Waters Canoe Area, or are you bringing a camper with you?

Mike, I'd say anybody trying to get a permit into the BWCA at this point is out of luck. I hear 90%+ of the permits were gone within an hour of opening registration.

We've got a cabin just 4 miles from the BWCA line. The lakes outside the BWCA are very good as well. Of course that doesn't mean we don't walk in there from time to time for a day fishing trip.

BWCA. Been there twice, can suggest some places. Fire burned area I may avoid a few years-but maybe not. Fishing should be good still there, just bring your own fuel sorce.

For moving water-I like the Flambeau near you. Good campsites for a night or two.

Let me know if I can help any.

Mike

Bear head state park near Ely is a good place. Good walleye lake.

The BWCA in Ely offers plenty of good walleye fishing. I would check the Fire conditions before you go though, there is a big one burning in the area. If you want to save some gas and driving time, the Willow Flowage in Oneida County, as mentioned already, and The Turtle-Flambeau in Mercer are also great

If you want to head south the Willow Flowage in Oneida county WI is pretty great for that.

I wish I knew a specific lake, but you definitely want consider the many lakes of the Boundary Waters. Lots of the outfitters in Ely.

http://www.boundarywatersoutfitters.com/boundary-waters-fishing.htm