Guided Canadian Shield lake trout -- in the U.S.!

[Steve Foss]

Hey all:

I'm entering my third winter season of guiding for lake trout on gorgeous Burntside Lake, a few miles outside Ely, Minnesota, and on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Burntside is a large, deep, clear, cold Canadian Shield lake trout lake, and average fish run from 2-10 pounds, with any given day often yielding fish in the teens, and 20+ pounders always a possibility.

Whether you have never fished for the strongest, fastest and most aggressive fish to be caught through inland ice, or whether you are a veteran laker taker who wants to learn more tactics and locations, I have much to offer.

Rates are $200/day for one client, $250/day for two people and $300/day for three or four, with a limit of four clients. I can provide full on-ice transportation and gear for one client via a two-up snowmobile. And often, depending on conditions, we can drive 4x4 pickups or SUVs wherever we want to go.

I also offer discounts for weekday and multiple-day bookings.

For more information or to inquire about bookings, shoot me an e-mail or call. As always, my contact info is listed in my sig.

And good fishing, everyone!

[leech~~]

Foss, if I come up for a day trip, you aren't going to haul me around in that 2-up with the leaky gas tank you just bought are you?

[Steve Foss]

Foss, if I come up for a day trip, you aren't going to haul me around in that 2-up with the leaky gas tank you just bought are you?

Whoops, just established a special comedian individual rate for leech -- $300/day!

Kidding, buddy. The leak will be fixed and fully sealed by laker opener.

[leech~~]

Originally Posted By: leech~~

Foss, if I come up for a day trip, you aren't going to haul me around in that 2-up with the leaky gas tank you just bought are you?

Whoops, just established a special comedian individual rate for leech -- $300/day!

Kidding, buddy. The leak will be fixed and fully sealed by laker opener.

Opp's insert foot!

I have never had a chance to try Burntside, you got me thinking about it!

[Steve Foss]

It's some of the most pure fun I've ever had.

[Jim Almquist]

Hey you forgot to mention that the guide will promise to not chop your head off when you catch that lunker

[Steve Foss]

Yeah, as a guide I'm not a bad photographer.

That was a good fish on a good day.

[leech~~]

So, I suppose you charge extra for Photos of the fish your customers catch also? Hey, what do you think about a new introductory low price for New Customers of $150 for the day?

[Steve Foss]

So, I suppose you charge extra for Photos of the fish your customers catch also? Hey, what do you think about a new introductory low price for New Customers of $150 for the day?

Jim didn't even have to pay a dime for those photographs. As stated in the original post, there are weekday discounts available.

[DTro]

The few times I've been able to fish Burntside are a few of the most remembered trips of mine.

The scenery is gorgeous and it's so peaceful.

Steve knows the lake well and is the type of guy that will go out of his way to make sure your time spent on the ice is enjoyable.

Not only that, but fishing for those Lakers is a hoot!

Plus you might get a few (not too shabby photos) if you toss him the camera

[muc33]

Let me say first hand that Steve is a fantabulous Burntside Lake Trout Guide! We made some great memories in one day that I will never forget, and to watch the eyes of a 15 year old who had never even seen a Laker before when he reeled in his first were priceless. He set the hook like he had a 60 inch Muskie on, it was priceless. Steve is 100% recomended in my book!!!! You will not forget the beauty of that Lake! Add in the great fishing partner and you have a memory of a lifetime.

[Steve Foss]

Thanks Chad!