BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS (BWCAW) CANOE ROUTES
The list of canoe routes in the BWCA Wilderness are endless. Here are some suggestions of our favorites. BWCA Wilderness routes can be shortened, made in to base camps or combined to fit your needs. Spend some time reading each canoe routes full descriptions to get the “flavor” of each trip.
| Canoe Route Name | Entry Point(s) | Days (Recommended Minimum) | Type of Fish | Experience Level | Full Description with Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt, Gabi, Seagull | 52,54 | 5 | LT, NP, SM, W | Intermediate | View full Description |
| Duncan, Rose | 60 | 3 | SM,LT, NP | Beginner | View full Description |
| East Bearskin, Canoe, Pine | 64 | 4 | SM,NP,W,LT | Intermediate | View full Description |
| Frost River | 50 | 5 | LT,W,NP | Experienced | View full Description |
| Granite River | 57,80,55 | 3 | W,SM,NP,LT | Intermediate | View full Description |
| Gunflint, South, Rose | 58,60 | 4 | SM,LT,NP,W | Intermediate | View full Description |
| Ogish Base Camp | 55 | 3 | W,LT,SM,NP | Beginner | View full Description |
| Long Island Loop | 50,51 | 3 | W,LT,SM,NP | Beginner | View full Description |
| Saganaga Base Camp | 55,55A | 3 | W,SM,LT,NP | Beginner | View full Description |
| Saganaga, Alpine, Seagull | 55,54 | 3 | W,SM,LT,NP | Beginner | View full Description |
| Saganaga, Cherry, Ottertrack | 55 | 4 | W,SM,LT,NP | Intermediate | View full Description |
| Seagull Base Camp | 54,54A | 3 | W,SM,LT,NP | Beginner | View full Description |
| Seagull, Knife, Saganaga | 54,55 | 5 | W,SM,LT,NP | Intermediate | View full Description |
| Tuscarora, Little Sag, Gillis | 51,52 | 5 | LT,P | Intermediate | View full Description |
Key
W=walleye, SM=small mouth, NP=northern pike, LT=lake trout
Beginner=few and or short portages, shorter paddling distances.
Intermediate=moderate number and or portages less than 1 mile, moderate amount of paddling.
Experienced=significant number of portages and or long portages and or large amount of paddling.
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