When visiting Ely and Garden Lake Resort, you have endless lakes to fish! The Kawishiwi River Lake Chain of Garden Lake, Farm Lake, White Iron Lake, and South Farm Lake offer some of the area’s best fishing. Walleyes, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappies, and Bluegills are all caught on this lake chain.
Trophy fish are not uncommon and great to brag or lie about! For many years the Minnesota DNR fisheries has had an aggressive stocking program for Walleyes and slot limits for Walleyes and Northern Pike. Slot limits were set in place years ago which are now showing a difference in size and numbers of fish caught.
There is a variety of fishing styles and conditions throughout the year for the angler to enjoy. When you are fishing structure, current, reefs, shallow water and vegetation, all produce fish! You may fish areas of this lake chain that allow any size motor, limited motor or paddle only.
Enjoy campsites for overnight and day camping, or day trips with free motor or paddle use permits from the Forest Service. With countless miles of shoreline, you will find it hard to fish it all. Garden Lake Resort offers all that you need for equipment, docking, and lodging to make your fishing trip to Ely a success! Come and stay soon and enjoy the fishing options that only this Lake Chain can offer.