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Ely, MN | Fishing Tips | Ranking: 9.5 | Member Section
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Description
Ely, Minnesota offers some of the finest outdoor adventures in the United States. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area provides some of the most spectacular fishing you’ll ever experience. The opportunities are endless in this region. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is the largest wilderness preserve east of the Rocky Mountains. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy these waters. There are many canoe outfitters that can help you with all of the details of planning a trip into the Boundary Waters. You will also find numerous resorts along the lakes in the Ely area.
If you love to fish, explore the outdoors and are ready for an adventure, this might be the perfect place for you to visit. You will be able to fish for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass, lake trout, stream trout, whitefish, perch, crappie and sunfish. The area lakes, streams and rivers provide some of the finest smallmouth bass fishing in the country. Take a look at our Ely, MN Fishing Tips page for more fishing information.
See How It Ranks
| Ely, MN | Points | Points Possible |
| Ability to catch a lot of fish | 2 | 2 |
| Ability to catch trophy fish | 1.75 | 2 |
| Good for multiple species of fish | 1 | 1 |
| Guides & Charters available | 1 | 1 |
| Scenic | 1 | 1 |
| Quality lodging options | 1 | 1 |
| Dining options | 0.75 | 1 |
| Area businesses relating to boat storage, rentals, repair, etc. | 1 | 1 |
| Positive Score | 9.5 | |
| Takeaways | ||
| Overly Crowded | 0 | Minus 1 |
| Overly Expensive | 0 | Minus 1 |
| Negative Score | 0 | |
| Total Score | 9.5 | |
| Highest Score Possible | 10 |
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