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Fall Lake Fishing & Boat Rentals in Ely, Minnesota

Fall Lake offers some of the best fishing near Ely, Minnesota — with easy boat access, productive structure, and direct entry into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA).

Whether you’re targeting walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, or lake trout, Packsack Canoe Trips provides the boats, motors, and lodging you need to fish Fall Lake comfortably and efficiently.

BWCA Fishing, Fall Lake Fishing, Basswood Fishing, Ely Minnesota

Why Fish Fall Lake?

Located just outside Ely, Fall Lake provides:

  • Excellent walleye structure and current areas

  • Productive smallmouth bass shorelines

  • Northern pike in shallow bays

  • Access to Basswood Lake through the BWCA

  • Easy public access and launch areas

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Fall Lake is ideal for:

  • Family fishing trips

  • Multi-day lake fishing

  • Pre- or post-BWCA fishing days

  • Visitors wanting boat-accessible fishing without long portages

BWCA Fishing: Fishing from a canoe.

Boat Rentals for Fall Lake Fishing

Fishing Fall Lake is best experienced from the right boat.

We offer:

  • 14’ & 16’ fishing boats

  • Reliable outboard motors

  • Trolling motors available

  • Pontoon rentals for relaxed group fishing

  • Safety equipment included

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Our boats are maintained locally at our Fall Lake basecamp — making pickup, staging, and launch simple.

👉 See Fishing Boat Rental Pricing

BWCA Day Trips from Fall Lake

Fall Lake provides motor access into parts of the BWCA, allowing anglers to explore additional fishing waters such as Basswood Lake.

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If you're interested in:

  • Motor-access fishing inside the BWCA

  • Canoe day trips to Basswood or Ella Hall

  • Hybrid fishing & paddling trips

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We can help coordinate rentals and logistics.

👉 Explore BWCA Day Trips from Fall Lake

Stay Close to the Water

Make early mornings easier by staying at our on-site BWCA bunkhouse. Located near Fall Lake and entry points, it’s ideal for:

  • Early launch mornings

  • Multi-day fishing trips

  • Groups and scout outings

  • Visitors traveling long distances

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👉 View BWCA Bunkhouse Lodging

Planning a Fall Lake fishing trip?

Rent your boat, reserve your bunkhouse stay, and simplify your trip logistics with a local Ely outfitter who knows these waters.

📞 Call 218-365-3788
📍 129 Winton Point Rd, Winton, MN

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