Winter to Summer In the BWCA

BWCA Fishing Corner
Written By Dave Sebesta
Nice Catch!

Nice Catch!

Aptly titled, this season has gone from frozen water lines to sweating floors in the outfitting store because of the heat & humidity…in what seems like just a few short weeks. The walleyes spawned roughly a month ago, and with water temperatures reaching the upper 60s in many locations, the bass have probably wrapped up their seasonal routine as well.

Life Goes On Up Here

Life goes on in the Canoe Country. Pandemic, social distancing, civil unrest, political division can all take a break…however brief… with an escape to the Northwoods. While there are plenty of issues going on in the world today, a few days in the woods to refresh the mind, body and soul can have immeasurable value to help one focus on the importance of friends, family and working together. 

Learn From a Week in the Woods

Up in the Canoe Country, the trees pay no mind, the wind blows, the sun shines, the rain falls and the bugs bites…no matter who you are or where you come from. The fish don’t have a clue who is on the other end of the line. There is a lot that can be learned from a week in the woods. A little more camping & fishing and a lot less strife would be a good thing, the way I see it.

Sunset from the dock at Williams and Hall on Moose Lake.

Sunset from the dock at Williams and Hall on Moose Lake.

Dave Sebesta

Dave’s passion for canoe country was born in 1980 when he came to Canoe Country fresh out of high school to work for the summer. Since that time, Dave has traveled throughout the Quetico Provincial Park and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness learning their portages, lakes, campsites, and fishing spots. Over the years, Dave has built a reputation as one of the great fisherman of the BWCA and Quetico.  He has been working in the outfitting industry for many years and just completed his 20th year with Williams and Hall. He is our General Manager. You will find him pitching in wherever there is something that needs doing. Dave is also an excellent nature photographer and you will find his prints at many of the finer shops in Ely. Dave lives on Moose Lake year-round and besides photography enjoys hiking, fishing (he is superb), canoeing and camping with his wife Eva, and son, David.

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