60+ Years of Outfitting Amazing Canoe Adventures!

Family-Owned and Operated Canoe Outfitting Service Since 1962

Anderson’s Canoe Outfitters serve the western most entry points for Minnesota’s Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park. Our staff has traveled these waters for years and are experienced in mapping routes to the best fishing spots, scenic sights and peaceful campsites.

The 55-mile boat shuttle zips you through the mechanized portages at Loon Falls and Beatty, across Lac La Croix and ends at Bottle Portage, dropping you into remote entry points along the way in only 2.5 hours.

In addition to the shuttle services, we rent canoe and camping equipment, handle permit reservations for both parks, and have a shop filled with those last-minute supplies to make your trip complete.

The hectic, busy nature of daily life remains behind the moment you dip your paddle into the water.

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Testimonials

Steve Boos

September 15, 2023

Mark has transported our crew to different locations in the Boundary Waters in recent years and has always been great. He's always on time, provides helpful advice, and is professional. One of the best outfitters I've used.

Joel Gardner

September 6, 2023

I took a shuttle trip to Beatty Portage and through Lac La Croix that was outfitted by Anderson. The process was great from start to finish. I booked a hotel across the street that has simply what I needed (a bed for the night to prepare for the next day) and when it was time to get going, they were very professional, had all the details figured out for me, and had outstanding gear and service. I couldn't have been more pleased with the experience.

James Worrel

August 26, 2023

Just got back from a one-week trip with three other guys. We went from Anderson's place in Crane Lake to McAree entry point in Quetico. Great outfitter for a fast tow to the center of the park. The boat ride is a wonderful experience, and the service is excellent. Well worth the money with friendly folks. My dry bag was too small and they provided a better pack at the last minute. Good fishing advice and all equipment worked well. Highly recommended.

Sam Nedland

August 8, 2023

We stopped for bait, and fishing shirts and hats. Fun store to stop at ,but I spend a lot of money .i found a lot of good stuff ,oh well, we made good memories

Gary Davis

June 13, 2023

Awesome place

Paul Hamlin

September 17, 2022

Good People, Stop and say Hi to Sarah ! They have Everything you need to go catch that Record Walleye ! Paul Hamlin.

Stephen Schmitz

August 22, 2022

Very helpful and friendly staff.

Rachel Baumgarten

August 16, 2022

A super nice woman got us a reservation super last minute and helped us get the canoe and get all settled, no canoe portage needed it was right at the dock. Canoe was in excellent condition and easy to maneuver and check in/out was easy. If youre forgetting something they may have it, plenty of camping food staples, fishing supplies, maps, and crane lake merch. Would recommend going here and supporting small biz, as a woman i felt super well taken care of in a type of store that usually makes me feel unsupported.

Big Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and big Northern Pike caught on BWCA Canoe Trip

I have been outfitting with Anderson Canoe Outfitters for over 25 years. They are truly a first-class operation, no question. They take the time to give you and your BWCA canoe trip personal attention. They go over maps, campsites, portages, fishing spots, tackle, points of interest, everything you need to know about to maximize your enjoyment of your trip. The gear is first-rate, tents that keep you dry, and sleeping bags that keep you warm. And Marie sets up food packs that just won’t quit! You name it-steaks, burgers, fresh eggs for breakfast, cold-cut sandwiches for lunch, even fresh fruit! Over the top! The shuttle service across Lac La Croix saves you at least one L-O-N-G day of paddling and portging. They have you out there where the Big Ones are swimming by lunchtime on the first day of your trip. Big Walleye, scrappy trophy Smallmouth Bass, and big Northern Pike that you won’t want to share a canoe with for very long! And the beauty and serenity of the boundary waters canoe country wilderness defies description-you just have to see it to believe it! Whatever needs you might have up there, they will go way out of their way to take care of you on your bwca canoe trip. So, if you want to plan a trip to the Wild West of the BWCAW/Quetico area, you can’t go wrong with Anderson’s Canoe Outfitters!

Boundary Waters Darky River Loop

Tennessee Boys tackle the Darky River Loop! For a senior trip my two sons ask for a trip that would create memories that would last a lifetime so we grabbed a friend and head to the Boundary Waters Canoeing area and the Quetico National Park! Nothing but our gear, map and our instincts we headed out for one of the greatest trips of my life and i have traveled the outdoors throughout the south to… the Col. mtns, even a couple weeks in Kenya and Tanzania Africa traveling thru the Masa Mara National Reserve. Rain lasted the first few days, so what! we had good gear and nothing beats a good tent at night in a little ole rain storm and besides that the fish never quit biting! Beaver, Otter, White Tailed Deer, Eagles, Loons, Martins, Ducks and a few Bears……this is the outdoors the way it must have been a few hundred years ago. Then the Sun came out and it only got better time to dig out those top water lures and watch the Bass hitting the top, 18-20 inch small mouth were common, one of the boys actually caught two 3-1/2 pounders at the same time on one Spook jr he was so excited! 40” was about the limit on Northern Pike but the Walleye tasted the best! Thanks Anderson Canoe Outfitters for the trip of a life time, hope to see you again soon.

Jeff Sulfridge