Basswood Lake

[Guest]

Long time listener first time caller. I am heading up to basswood lake and I am going to be camping on the MN side but would like to do some lake trout fishing on the canadian side to. Does anybody know if I need a border crossing permit to just fish during the day? Any replys would be greatly appreciated. I've tried the DNR and nothing and the Ontario tourism all I get is the after hours hotline.

[genio in duluth]

call the Ely Chamber or any outfitter for the info you ask about. Hope you are not thinking about going some as the ice is getting black.
Genio

[David Swenson]

You do need a remote border crossing permit to enter Canada for the day. You will also need a Quetico Day Use pass. You can get the crossing permit from Canadian immigration. You can pick up a Quetico Day Use permit at the Canadian Ranger Station at Prairie Portage.

I hope this helps some.

David Swenson
http://muskieguide.homestead.com/

[Guest]

Thanks alot for the info much appreciated and yea I am not going up until memorial weekend so the ice better not be a problem.

tight lines

[Dr. Bob]

Here is the link to the Remote Boarder Crossing Permit page.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/rabc_e.html

[Voyage North]

You will also need a Canadian fishing license. Get that up at the border, at Prairie Portage Ranger station. Or if you won't be going through that area, call Wally's Dry Goods & Bait at 807 597 4433. They will get you a license over the phone and then mail it to you.

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John and Lynn O'Kane
Voyageur North Outfitters
Ely, Mn 55731
1-800-848-5530