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UP AND RUNNING
FISHING OPENER
NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE
PERMIT INFORMATION
UPCOMING DATES
SPECIAL
UP AND RUNNING
We are officially open for the season.  The water system was successfully turned on this week. It only took Blayne and Dave a few hours on Mon. morning to accomplish this long awaited task.  It happened with only a few minor glitches.  Nothing that these two plumbers couldn't handle with a minimum of cussing.  The docks are all in and a couple of the tow boats are in the water and ready for action.  The crew have started to arrive and are busy getting things in order for our first arrivals. The weather has even been cooperating which makes start up a lot nicer.  We are ready and eagerly awaiting each of you to arrive for your great canoe adventures. 





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What's Going On in the North Woods
This news letter is designed to help keep you current on the issues of the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park, to give keep you up to date on Williams and Hall Outfitters, and to share some of our knowledge and love of the outdoors and the wilderness around us.  We hope you enjoy these articles and share them with your friends. 

Fishing Opener        
 
Nice Walleye
Nice Catch


MINNESOTA FISHING OPENER

In Minnesota, this weekend is almost like a holiday.  Anglers are  giddy with excitement.  Even the grocery stores are full of fishermen and women gearing up with supplies and provisions for camping in the Boundary Waters. Minnesota anglers consider the fishing opener - when walleyes (Minnesota's State Fish), northern pike and bass become legal game on the state's inland waters-one of the defining moments of the year.  Minnesota's general fishing opener is the Saturday two weeks before Memorial Day weekend.  This date was chosen because it allows most walleyes to spawn before being caught by anglers, it ensures that the opener is on a weekend, when most anglers can fish and this date ensures two full weekends for anglers and businesses before the Memorial Day weekend.

 

WALLEYE FISHING 

Minnesota walleyes spawn in spring (at about 48-52 degree water temp.) and when they have the option will choose to migrate from the lake up into feeder streams to spawn.  If this option is not available they seek out shallow bars or shoals with clean bottom surfaces near deep water.  This toothy fish will eat virtually anything it can catch and get in its mouth.  They prefer small fish but will eat crustaceans, worms, and insects.  They tend to be somewhat wary and prefer the safety of deeper darker (low light) water.  Try fishing for walleye from a few hours before sundown to a couple hours after dark, particularly during the heat of summer. 

 

 

Walleye fishing in the Boundary Waters can be a little more challenging in one sense as fishing a nice walleye chop (that's outfitter talk for wind) from a canoe isn't always as easy as from a boat, but the wilderness quality fishing available in the Boundary Waters more than makes up for the extra effort and occasional challenge.  The state record walleye came from the Boundary Waters in 1979 . . . a 17 lb 9 oz giant!  For you smallmouth and largemouth bass nuts . . . remember that the bass season opens early (same as walleyes) in Northeast Minnesota, unlike the rest of the state.

 


   
Girl with stringer of walleyes

Adam Baltz with Walleye 



 You might like this article "Terminator Titanium Fishing Lure" by Divid Gilbert

 

 

 

NO CHILD  LEFT INSIDE
  Kearney FamilyFor the 2011 season we are starting a campaign to get families out of the house, away from the computer games, and out enjoying nature.  In order to help you we are still offering our NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE package.  This package includes all of the gear that your family will need for an excellent adventure into the Boundary Waters, lodging before your trip with a dinner and breakfast in our dining room, transportation to your entry point, routing and fishing information and tips.  For every child that brings an adult, the adult will get 20% off complete outfitting rates.  Each youth agRyan with fishes 10-18 will get 25% off the regular complete outfitting rates, and each youth 9 and under will go free. 


Kearney Boy


 
PERMIT INFORMATION
Sunset
PERMIT INFORMATION

 

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).  

The lottery is over we can now reserve your permits directly.

 

Quetico Park

Permits are issued on a first come first served basis exactly 5 months to the day before your desired start day.  This year the park will open May 20th, 2011. 

Our Crew will be happy to help you obtain your permits at no extra cost to you. If you are going into Quetico Park, be prepared to have the names of all group members to list on your permit. Also a brief description of your tents and canoes (for search and rescue purposes) also to be listed on your permit. Update: as of last July, camping fees for entering at Prairie Portage are $21.50 for adults and $8.50 per youth (per night)    
UPCOMING DATES
Misty Morning
Mark the following dates on your calander:

 Important Dates: 

Minnesota Fishing Opener, May 14th

Ontario Walleye Opener, May 21st

Quetico Park Opens, May 20th

(contact us for pre-season Quetico trip information)

SPECIAL PROMOTION

SPECIAL PROMOTION

Because it was so popular last month we are extending our offer for a couple more weeks.   

 We are offering a day of FREE CANOE RENTAL when you rent a canoe for 5 days. A 6th day at no charge when you rent for 5 days.

*Offer applies to regular rates only.  Does not apply to youth groups rates.    

Thanks for taking the time to join us.   We hope to be hearing from you soon.
 

Sincerely,


Blayne, Charlene & Dave
Williams & Hall Outfitters

PO Box 358 Ely, MN 55731
(800) 322-5837
canoe@williamsandhall.com

Canoe Trip Specialists
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness / Quetico Park Outfitter
Williams and Hall Wilderness Guides and Outfitters
Located on Moose Lake in Ely, Minnesota