Boundary Waters and Quetico Fishing

Some of the Finest Freshwater Fishing in North America Awaits you in the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park.

Fabled Basswood Lake

With over 330 miles of shore line, Basswood Lake is enormous and straddles the border between Canada and the United States. The southern half of the lake is in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely, Minnesota, and the northern half of the lake is in Quetico Provincial Park.

Know where the border is because fishing rules differ between the BWCA and Quetico. And, importantly, know the Basswood Lake motor restrictions. Most of the U.S. side of Basswood Lake allows motorized boats, while motorized watercraft are not allowed on the Canadian side.

Williams and Hall Outfitters is located on Moose Lake, giving our customers the best access to Basswood Lake. From our dock we can take in our motorized towboats all the way to your campsite to start your Basswood Lake fishing canoe trip. And we can pick you up at the end of your time on Basswood.

We also can take you via our towboats to almost any portage or drop-off point on the U.S. side of Basswood Lake to give you a great jump start on your wilderness canoe trip into Quetico Provincial Park and the Boundary Waters.

The Fishing Opportunities that Await with Williams and Hall Outfitters

The Canoe Country, made up of the BWCA and Quetico Provincial Park, is home to some of the best freshwater fishing in North America!

Lying at the headwaters of the Rainy River drainage flowing north to Hudson Bay, the Canoe Country waters are some of the cleanest in the world.

These waters harbor some of the finest Smallmouth Bass fishing, Walleye fishing , Northern Pike fishing and Lake Trout fishing around. And, we offer excellent access to fabled Basswood Lake.

Other species, like Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Bluegill just add to the variety of the Boundary Waters. Throw in a brook trout in select spots and you have an array of species not found just anywhere.

BWCA Crankbaits and Jigs

Targeting one, some or all of these fish on a wilderness adventure is part of the unique experience a Boundary Waters fishing trip has to offer. The quality of fishing is second to none in the Canoe Country. Crank baits for shallower water and and vertical jigs in deeper waters work well.

Trophy Boundary Waters Fish

Trophy fish…well consider this. The Boundary Waters is home to the largest Northern Pike and the largest Walleye ever caught in Minnesota.

Smallmouth Bass in excess of 7 lbs. are caught every season and Lake Trout….well, as recently as 2014, a potential world record of 52 lbs. was caught just over the border on the Canadian side. Can you catch a trophy of a lifetime? You never know, but fishing in the Canoe Country sure ups the odds.

When it comes to “table fare”, you just can’t beat the taste of fresh caught fish just moments from the lake to the skillet. Whether it’s some fried Walleye fillets, a baked Lake Trout, Northern Pike added to your favorite soup or one of countless fish recipes, you can bet it’ll be a tasty delight.

When you combine the quality fishing available in the Canoe Country with the unique experience that is the Boundary Waters, you have a truly unmatched wilderness adventure.