Combine one of the finest winter routes in the famed Boundary Waters Wilderness with ice fishing on three renowned wilderness fishing lakes for an outdoor enthusiast’s dream trip.  Top it off with driving your own team of well trained sled dogs for three days though this winter wonderland, eating fresh grilled fish over a campfire, and sleeping under the most stars you’ve seen in a while – and you have the makings of an unforgettable trip.

The Fisherman's Circuit encompasses a fantastic wilderness route through marshes, small lakes, boreal forests and fun filled portage trails en route to some remote and productive wilderness fishing destinations.

Learn to ice fish…(or for seasoned anglers, search for the big one). Savor the thrill of pulling up a fish through the ice hole. Feel the adrenaline rush of the good fight a northern pike or lake trout typically provide. At night, enjoy a hearty dinner around a crackling fire, with fresh grilled fish and homemade dessert, and marvel at the incredible night sky, miles and miles away from any artificial lights.  Listen for the howl of the lone wolf answered by our family of sled dogs. Retire for a full nights sleep under the stars or inside a winter expedition tent.

The route includes the historic Basswood Lake on the Canadian border, famed for producing large northerns and lakers. We will camp on a secluded bay on Basswood at the end of the first day.  Drive your dogsled over lively portage trails as we make our way onward to Knife Lake and deeper in to the heart of the BWCAW on day 2 and 3.  For adventurous and efficient travelers, we’ll continue on to Thomas Lake, reknowned for its lake trout fishing.

This well-balanced trip insures you'll get your fill of both adventurous dog sledding and ice fishing. We typically travel ½-3/4 every day by dog team and fish a healthy amount each day. Basecamping for one night of the trip, with an optional day trip is also an option.  Typical group size is small, 2-3 guests with one guide, or up to a party of 6 with 2 guides.

• 3 days dog sledding (2 nights in a lodge, 2 nights camping) • Premiere style (you drive your own sled for the entire trip) • Explore the pristine Boundary Waters wilderness area by dog team • Gain winter camping and ice fishing skills • No previous dogsledding or fishing experience needed • Physically active and adventurous trip

Our guides see to it that you learn not only to mush, but also to winter camp comfortably. All winter camping equipment is provided. Parka, wind pants, and winter boots are available for rent. All fishing gear is provided. You will need to bring a current MN fishing license. Note that lake travel in the wilderness changes day to day in the winter. Our final route will adapt to the conditions, intent on fishing two different lakes on our tour. Typical routes include some combination of Knife, Kekekabic, Fraser and Thomas lakes.

Join one of our trips on the schedule, or contact us with your dates and we can design a trip just for your group. Custom trips can be arranged premier or traditional style. The best time to go is mid-February through the end of March. Ice fishing season here runs Jan 15-Feb 28 for most fish, and Jan 15-March 31 for Lake Trout.

 

Four Nights and Three Days:	2012 Dates:
$1,295/person double occupancy $1,395/person single occupancy	Feb 5-9 Feb 21-26 Feb 29-Mar 4 Mar 18-22

Arrive. Welcome dinner and trip orientation with your guide. Meet at trailhead. Load sleds and learn basic mushing skills. Run for 1/2 day to destination lake. Set up camp, fish for ½ day and camp. Fish the morning bite, break camp  mid-day, travel for 1/2 day, make second camp.

Fish for the morning, take down camp, lunch, final dogsled run. Return to lodge for dinner.

Breakfast and depart.

Maximum group size: 4-5 guests with 1-2 guides.

Minimum age 16.

• The Fisherman's Classic
• Northwoods Fishing Explorer

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