MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME on the trail with the
gunflint wilderness guide service
Winter trout opener
THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 18TH
head up to the borderland for the start of ice fishing season and enjoy:
3 nights in a cabin or lodge room with the option to add more
2 HALF-DAY (4-hr) FISHING EXCURSIONS on gunflint lake with chad kieper, the gunflint wilderness guide
Depending on snow conditions, guests will be shuttled from Borderland Lodge by snowmobile to the fishing location. Alternatively, if conditions do not allow for snowmobiling, we will be snowshoeing the short distance.
special dining opportunities including a friday happy hour with the Gunflint wilderness guide service crew, Lunches, and dinner sunday night to cap off the weekend!
whether you’re brand new to ice fishing or interested in deepening your knowledge, This is an excellent opportunity to start the winter fishing season out on the right foot (or, fin!).
RESERVE YOUR TRIP!
guided excursions & day trips
including, but not limited to…
paddle the Canadian border along the granite river (BWCA Entry #57)
guided photography hikes
fish gunflint, Seagull, saganaga, or one of our neighboring lakes
Visit the Gunflint WIlderness Guide service website for details, pricing, and to schedule your adventure!
Chad Kieper–GWGS Owner, full-time guide and life-long minnesotan–grew up fishing, camping, paddling, and exploring the ‘north woods.’
chad’s experience includes:
Over 45 years recreating in the BWCAW, Superior National Forest, and along the North Shore of Minnesota.
Licensed US Coast Guard Captain – OUPV
Authorized to operate in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior National Forest under a special use permit from the United States Forest Service.
Previous coursework in biology, ecology, limnology, ichthyology, wildlife management, etc.
chad guides in partnership with his wonderful wife, Kris kieper, who participates in GWGS trips whenever an extra set of hands are needed. kris has been visiting the boundary waters since the age of 14 and particularly enjoys introducing women to the world of fishing.
the gunflint wilderness guide service is not affiliated with borderland lodge. We just believe in the awesome work they do to help our guests and other Boundary waters visitors have an unforgettable experience.