We’ve broken down our gear essentials for packing light to fish in the Boundary waters to rod and reel, line, and top lures for a range of fish species and seasons. Guest blog by Omnia Fishing.
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What’s the Best Fishing Rod for the Boundary Waters?
The best rod for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota depends on what kind of trip you’re taking, how much you’re planning to fish, and how many miles you plan to travel. Guest blog by Omnia Fishing.
Federal Agencies Release Environmental Assessment of BWCA Watershed – Comment Period Announced
On June 23, 2022, federal agencies announced a 30-day public comment period for an Environmental Assessment (EA), or a proposed study on the impacts of withdrawing hardrock mining leases upstream of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. In the newly released study, federal agencies proposed a moratorium on the development of any mineral leases in approximately 225,504 acres of Superior National Forest lands within the watershed of the Boundary Waters for up to 20 years.
Release: Hunters and Anglers Commend Administration Action to Ensure Long-Term Protections for Boundary Waters
A broad coalition of hunters and anglers today applauded an announcement by the Department of the Interior to cancel two federal hardrock mineral leases located in the Superior National Forest within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed, citing the importance of this move to sustaining the Boundary Waters’ recreational, economic and fish and wildlife values.
Review announced to determine if Minnesota’s nonferrous mining rules fail to protect the Boundary Waters
The review will allow Minnesotans to submit comments on whether or not the state's current mining rules are adequate for protecting the BWCA, its watershed, and the surrounding lands from potential pollution from proposed copper-nickel mining in the wilderness area.
Federal Agencies Take Action To Protect The BWCA
On Oct. 20, 2021, federal agencies committed to complete a study of potential impacts of sulfide-ore copper mining in the Boundary Waters Watershed and paused new mineral leasing in the area while science and public input is gathered.
BWCA FLY TYING TOURNAMENT
Let's see your best Boundary Waters fly! Tie up your best fly for fishing the BWCA and send Sportsmen BWCA a picture from August 13th through August 26th, 2021. After an online competition to determine the best fly, the top 3 winners will be selected to win gift cards from our sponsor, Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop.
Proper Fish Handling Tips for Fishing in the Boundary Waters
Proper fish handling is our responsibility as stewards of the resource. Handling fish with care is important no matter what time of year and can make all the difference in preserving the life of a fish that is caught and released. As anglers, we need to keep that in mind and do everything in our power to ensure we get fish back in the water safely to reproduce and preserve the fisheries we love.
Liquid Trailhead: BWCA Lentil & Sausage Stew
I hadn’t seen another human being all day. Night was falling, and I was making myself a private feast. How many people in human history had felt like this? Medieval travelers… Anishinaabe traders… messengers… abandoned explorers… brigands… I’d put myself in an exclusive company.
Liquid Trailhead: Lake Three Solo
There’s no question that I was scared. I gave myself credit for hiding it well despite the fact no one was watching. The gravel lot at the end of the Fernberg (Access 30 on Fisher Map F-31) was empty save for a navy blue Chevy S-10 and a late model Four Runner.