Travel to the Northwest Angle & Islands CUSTOMS FREE! No Crossing the border!

2024 Lake of the Woods Passenger Service. All Rights Reserved.

Available December 26 - March 20 & May 1 - October 16

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

Summer Garden Island Trips

$850 for the boat up to 6 passengers up to 2 hours on the island. Additional time on the island $50 per hour.

Booking Your Trip

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 are available upon request. 

Boats hold up to six passengers. Bombardiers hold up to eight passengers.

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 the Wheeler’s Point area north of 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 Wheeler's Point taking in the extraordinary scenery and wildlife of legendary Lake of the Woods.

$800 for the boat for up to 6 passengers

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

2023-2024 Winter: $210
Summer 2024: $215
Past American Point: $10 additional
Pet Fee: $10 per pet
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.

Booking Your Trip

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.

or text 218-395-0414.

- 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!

or text 218-395-0414.

- 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!