A necessary service to all water based access points when in conjunction with any guiding service, and this service is included in Jasper Creek's completely outfitted & guided trip packages.

Why Use a Tow Boat?

A tow boat saves you time so why not use it? No matter which Ely area outfitter you choose to set up your trip, consider getting a tow boat service to your select wilderness entry point. For example, from Moose Lake to Birch Lake takes an average party nearly three hours to paddle. You pay a tow fee that averages $8.00 an hour to get there and it takes only twenty minutes. If you really enjoy  the paddling, no problem with that three hours; that is a canoe trip. But,- if your outfitter or guide is selling you a trip to a particular lake for the beauty, the fishing or what have you- pay for the tow service and get there fast! It is well worth it!

To Wind Lake - $12.00 per person/ one way
To Ensign Lake - $19.00 per person/ one way
To Birch Lake - $24.00 per person/ one way
To Prairie Portage - $26.00 per person/ one way
To Washington Island - $72.00 per person/ one way (includes Prairie Portage Fees)
To Back Bay - $78.00 per person/ one way (includes Prairie Portage Fees)
Prairie Portage Fees - $12.50 per boat and/ or canoe each way
To Lac La Croix- Call for rates. (Not included in Completely Outfitted & Guided Trips)

A 3% US Forest Service "Use Tax" is not included in the above pricing.
All Tow Rates are based on a two person minimum charge.

The vast majority of Jasper Creek's guided trips are outfitted for fishing from canoes on the wilderness waterways. Motor use provides rapid access to and from select wilderness entry points.