Outfitter · Camping, Kayaking, Fishing
Lodge of Whispering Pines operates Echo Trail Outfitters, a full-service BWCA base camp on Big Lake in Ely since 1936. The operation offers canoe rentals including ultralight Kevlar and aluminum models, with shuttle service to multiple entry points including Big Lake (free), Lapond, Moose River, Little Indian Sioux River, and Stuart River. The lodge provides fishing boat rentals—14-foot Alumacraft with 9.9 hp, 16-foot Lund Classic Fisherman with 15 hp, and 18-foot Lund Alaskan with 40 hp Yamaha—suited for Big Lake walleye fishing and backcountry lakes. Accommodations include 12 cabins, bunkhouse beds at $25 per person, and basecamp tents. A starter package for first-time canoeists includes instruction on equipment, camp setup, and paddling at the sandy beach before wilderness trips. The facility also offers laundry, showers, and basic trip supplies.
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An 18-foot Lund Alaskan fishing boat with a 40 hp Yamaha hand tiller motor, recommended for experienced anglers with previous boating experience. Includes basic fishing and safety package.
A 16-foot Lund fishing boat available with electric start or hand pull start options, equipped with a 15 hp motor and basic fishing and safety equipment. Designed for Big Lake and backcountry lakes.
A 14-foot aluminum fishing boat suited for Big Lake and backcountry lakes, equipped with a 9.9 hp motor, life jackets, oars, anchor, fish net, and basic safety gear. Recommended for beginners and those just starting out with fishing and boating.
Ely, Minnesota
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