Cliff Wold's - Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park Outfitter - Ely, Minnesota

"Where the Wilderness Begins"

FISHING LICENSES

Minnesota Fishing Licenses (BWCAW)   

License
Fee  
Non-Resident Individual     $40.50
Non-Resident 7-day         $29.50
Non-Resident 72 hours     $25.00
Non-Resident Married Couple     $41.50
Non-Resident Family  $53.50
Resident Individual    $18.00
Resident Married Couple   $26.00
Trout Stamp      $10.00

License Requirements

All people 16 years and older need a license unless otherwise noted. Non-resident and residents must have their Social Security Number on file with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources or provide it at the time of purchase.


Residents

To qualify as a resident, a person must maintain a legal residence in Minnesota for at least 60 consecutive days before purchasing a license.
Residents 21 or older must provide a current Minnesota Driver’s License or ID card, unless exempt under the Religious Freedom Act.

A non-resident under age 21 whose parent is a Minnesota resident is considered a resident

All residents age 15 and younger are allowed to take their own limit of fish without purchasing a license.


Non-Residents

All non-resident age 16 and older are required to have an appropriate fishing license while angling. Non-residents under age 16 do not need a license if the parent or guardian is license.
Children of an adult who has a Minnesota “Non-Resident Family” license may possess their own limit of fish. However, if the adult has an individual license, the child’s fish are included in the adult’s limit.

Non-residents under age 16 may purchase a license and possess their own limit of fish.


Youth Groups

Non-profit groups may apply for free Minnesota fishing permits for all youth under age of 16 by writing to: DNR Regional Enforcement Officer, 1201 E Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 or call them at 218-327-4424.  They can fax or mail the applications to you. Groups wishing these free fishing permits must apply for them as early as possible.


Where to Buy a License

In person at Cliff Wold’s or any ELS Agent

Online at Minnesota DNR


For Additional Information, you may refer to: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Ontario Fishing Licenses (Quetico Park)

License
Fee  
Non-Resident Individual   $76.49
Non-Resident Conservation       $47.13
Non-Resident 8-day     $49.02
Non-Resident 8-day Conservation
$28.27
Non-Resident Outdoors Card $9.68
Non-Resident Organized Camp   $5.13

License Requirements

    A valid license to fish in Ontario consists of an Outdoors Card PLUS Fishing License tag.


    Non-Residents

    • Non-Canadian residents 18 years of age and over must purchase a fishing license.

    • Non-Canadian residents under age 18 may fish without a license if accompanied by an adult who has a valid

    •   fishing license. Any fish kept are part of the catch and possession limit of the person who holds the license.

    • Non-Canadian residents under age 18 may purchase a license to have their own limits.


    Youth Groups

    Non-Canadian resident groups of children (at least five people under the age of 18 years) are eligible for a “Non-Resident Organized Camp” license.


    Where to Buy a License

    In person at the Canadian Ranger Station

    Call Ministry of Natural Resources (1-800-667-1940)


    Fishing Regulations

    Only barbless hooks are permitted in the Quetico Park. Barbed hooks may be in a tackle box but cannot be on the fishing line. Barbed hooks must be pinched before being attached to a fishing line.
    Only artificial bait may be used. No live or dead organic bait, including but not limited to leeches, worms, and salted minnows.

    Lead-free tackle is encouraged.


    For Additional Information, you may refer to: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources