Travel To the Northwest Angle & Islands CUSTOMS FREE! No Crossing the International Border!
2024 Lake of the Woods Passenger Service. All Rights Reserved.
Available December 26 - Mid/Late March & Early May - Mid October
In the summer travel by a 27'-30' boat and in the winter by bombardier. Service from the Rainy River to Oak Island, Flag Island, Northwest Angle, and the surrounding area with navigable docks.
No Set Schedule - All Trips Are On-Demand - Flexible Schedule
Kenora Farmer's Market Tour
All Day Adventure
Wednesdays, June 25 - Labor Day
9 Hour Round Trip | 30' Sportcraft | Up to 6
Visit Kenora, ON and experience the famous Matiowski Farmers Market
Starting at $265 per person per person based on 6 people
Ask about our Private Tours and Last Minute Deals Available
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Travel one way is approximately 60 - 90 minutes depending on the weather. We travel during daytime hours only. Maximum per person cargo weight allowed 75 lbs.
Freight Rates Winter - $850 a trip/load plus handling
Summer - $850-$1,200 per load/per boat plus handling
Call/text for a firm quote.
Summer Departure Times:
4:30pm from Rainy River & 8am from Northwest Angle/Islands
Winter Departure Times:
2pm from Rainy River and 8:30am from Northwest Angle/Islands
*Additional times available upon request, rates vary*
*Rates subject to change based on gas prices.
Cancellation Policy: Life Happens, we understand and will try to work with you the best we can. Cancellation 14 days or more prior to arrival results in 50% loss of payment. Cancellation within 14 days of reservation results in 100% loss of payment.
Start your tour at Sportsman’s Lodge near Baudette and cruise north to the beautiful islands of the Northwest Angle. You will make a stop at the northernmost point of the contiguous U.S.buoy marker. Take a few pics, and enjoy lunch or snacks, and beverages at Jerry's Restaurant and Young's Bay Resort. The return trip cruises you back to Sportsman’s Lodge all while taking in the extraordinary scenery and wildlife of legendary Lake of the Woods.
$950 for the boat for up to 6 passengers (8 passengers in a Bombardier in winter)
Approximately 4-hour trip includes up to an hour at the buoy marker. Longer trips stopping in the islands or other points of interest along the way are available for an extra fee.
Parking & Pickup Location
Sportsman's Lodge dock, 3244 Bur Oak Rd NW Baudette, MN 56623. Parking is $10 per day, $50 per week or $350 for the season.
Stay and Get Your Parking Free! Spend a night at Sportsman’s Lodge Baudette location prior or after your trip and get a 1 week pass free!
License plate and vehicle description needed for pass. Please park in the designated areas only.
NW Angle Buoy Trips
Rates
Summer 2025: $215
Winter 2025 - 2026: $215
Past American Point: $10 additional
Pet Fee: $10 per pet
Boats hold up to six passengers. Bombardiers hold up to eight passengers.
Prices are Per Person Round Trip. Based on 5 person minimum. If you have less than 5 people in your group and do not want the boat to yourself, we are happy to combine groups when we can for cost savings. Inquire when booking.
One Way Rates - Text or Email for Rates
Book a Reservation
Cancellation Policy: Life Happens, we understand and will try to work with you the best we can. Cancellation 14 days or more prior to arrival results in 50% loss of payment. Cancellation within 14 days of reservation results in 100% loss of payment.
- We will email you an invoice shortly after receiving your request.
- Once you pay your invoice, you will receive an email confirmation confirming your reservation. You're set!
- We will email you an invoice shortly after receiving your request.
- Once you pay your invoice, you will receive an email confirmation confirming your reservation. You're set!
No Passport Required
For groups less than 6, take a look at our AVAILABILITY CALENDAR to find open spots on boats that are already reserved for the best per person rate deal. When you're ready to book, click on the BOOK NOW button.
Can't find any open spots? There may still be boats available. Click CONTACT US to get in touch with us to book.
For groups less than 6, take a look at our AVAILABILITY CALENDAR to find open spots on boats that are already reserved for the best per person rate deal. When you're ready to book, click on the BOOK NOW button.
Can't find any open spots? There may still be boats available. Click CONTACT US to get in touch with us to book.
Big Island Loop Tour
Approx 4 hour trip
Begin your adventure at Rainy River or South Shore Resort or ask about our NW Angle & Islands option and set off on a scenic guided boat cruise around Big Island, one of the largest islands on Lake of the Woods. Highlights include Red Rock, a massive 100+ foot rock; Painted Rock, where ancient pictographs dating from 900 to 1800 AD can be viewed; and the unique landscapes of Fire Ant Island and Knight Island. A key feature of the tour is a stop at Garden Island State Park, the northernmost state park in Minnesota. Here, you'll stop at the park to take a stroll on the beach, the 562-acre island offers a sandy swimming beach, hiking trails, birding, a shelter, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. It’s an ideal spot to relax, enjoy nature, and experience the beauty of the region. Your excursion concludes with a cruise back offering panoramic views of Lake of the Woods.
$850 for up to six people and includes two hours on Garden Island, with option to extend your tour for an additional $50 per hour.