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Minnesota Walleye Fishing Resorts – MN Fishing Resort

Enjoy some great spring and early summer walleye, northern pike, and small mouth bass fishing action on Birch Lake and the South Kawishiwi River in northern Minnesota. Take advantage of two superb Fishing Packages offered by River Point Resort in Ely, Minnesota-one of the best Minnesota walleye fishing resorts.

OUTDOOR NEWS: Birch Lake provides ‘fabulous’ fishing just outside BWCAW

Can you believe that Birch Lake and River Point Resort® were featured in Outdoor News?

Turns out our fishing on Birch Lake is pretty newsworthy?

Here’s some of what Outdoor News has to say: “Birch is full of walleyes that have continued to build in numbers through natural reproductions. the lake hasn’t been stocked with walleyes since 2002, but it doesn’t need to be”, according to Jef Eibler, DNR assistant fisheries supervisor in Tower.

Eibler says the most recent assessment of Birch lake, conducted in 2015, produced more than 13 walleyes per net, which was up from the previous survey in 2012. The lake has a reputation for producing eating-size walleyes, as well as trophy-caliber fish.” River Point Resort® is certainly a MN fishing resort to consider!   Read Full Article Adjacent

SPRING FISHING PACKAGE: MAY 10 thru May 30, 2025

SUMMER FISHING PACKAGES: MAY 31 thru JUNE 27, 2025

Birch Lake has long been considered a premier Minnesota walleye fishing lake with its 20-miles of virtually undeveloped wilderness shoreline offering little fishing pressure–unlike other area lakes–plus, a myriad of rocky points, bays, inlets, and islands to fish. And, River Point Resort® since 1944 has been “top notch” of the choices for Minnesota walleye fishing resorts.

Realize the sensation of boating on a lake with 90% of the shoreline being federally owned. No other lake in the Ely area, outside of the Boundary Waters, has this amount of true wilderness shoreline without motor restrictions. No other MN fishing resort is so private on its own mile-long peninsula and on a lake with this amount of federal undeveloped shoreline.

Discover the smell of fresh fish as you enjoy your private fish fry in a secluded bay on Birch Lake. Now, that doesn’t get much better!

From a recent fishing population report in the Timberjay Newspaper of Ely, Minnesota:

“Birch Lake…holds a strong population of walleye…in the latest assessment the walleye catch was 16.4 walleyes caught per gill net. That’s the highest gill net count than any previous assessment done on Birch Lake.” This is considered exceptional. 

“It’s not a small lake-7,074 acres-but it (Birch Lake) has a bunch of 1- to 2- pounds, roughly three times the state average…Minneapolis Star Tribune: “The Deadly Dozen (Minnesota) Walleye Lakes…Read More>

Noteworthy, is the influence of the fresh spring water flowing southward directly from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area via the South Kawishiwi River (River Point’s east shoreline) into Birch Lake. This natural waterway out of the BWCA offers some great rapids fishing and steady, but gentle current action, giving this northern Minnesota walleye fishing resort some of the best Minnesota walleye fishing around.

Some of the best fishing lies right by River Point’s strategic location where the two bodies of water join. Minnesota walleye fishing resorts superior choice is River Point Resort®.

Check out Resort & Birch Lake Maps for more details and excellent fishing tips.

Minnesota Walleye Fishing Resorts Packages

SPRING FISHING PACKAGE May 10 thru May 30, 2025

• Lakefront Cabin, one bedroom Villa, two bedroom Villa, one bedroom Chalet lodging with full kitchen–Deck or Private Patio, and Gas Grill
• 16′ Boat with 15 hp motor, life jackets, and boat cushions, or substitute dock-age for your personal boat
• Fish Filleting
• Bait (2 dz per boat/day: choice of leeches, minnows, crawlers dependent on availability)
• First Tank of Gas Per Boat
• Use of kayaks, paddle boats, hiking trail, and all other River Point amenities
• Don’t want a motorized boat? Substitute a canoe instead
• Guided Fishing Day Trips available for additional fee for 4-Hour; 6-Hour; or an 8-Hour fishing excursion

Spring Fishing Package Rates

2-3 persons:   per person per night:  $169

4 persons:      per person per night:    $159

5-6 persons:  per person per night:   $149

Boat Allocation:  1-3 adults: one 16′ boat; 4-5 adults: two 16′ boats; 6 adults: three 16′ boats. (Allocation may vary for groups and families with youth and children. Boats can accommodate four persons.)

• Available May 10 thru May 30, 2025
• Based upon a minimum 3-night rental for 2 persons
• MN fishing license, fishing rods/reels, and tackle are additional
• Lodging choice dependent upon availability best suited to fulfill occupancy capacity. For example, a three-bedroom cabin occupancy is based on 6-8 persons. Smaller groups would be allocated a one or two-bedroom accommodation based on availability and number of persons
• Not applicable on previous reservations; other restrictions may apply
• Package rates subject to 7.375% MN sales/county tax, 4% lodging tax, and 6% resort fee
• Rates subject to change.
• Reference payment methods below

Upgrade to a Pro-Fishing Boat with 50 hp motor for $75/person per day

Upgrade to a Classic Pro-Fishing Boat with 75 hp motor for $95/person per day

Upgrade to a 19′ Pontoon Boat with 40 HP Motor for $95/person per day*

• Minimum 2 persons per ProFishing boat. Maximum 3 persons per ProFishing Boat
• Upgrade to a Pro-Fishing Boat or 19′ Pontoon Boat does not include the first tank of gas
• Upgrade dependent upon availability
• View ProBoat and 19′ Pontoon Boat inclusions below
• *19′ Pontoon Boat upgrade option applicable only with Spring Fishing Package

SUMMER “SHORT STAY” FISHING PACKAGE MAY 31 THRU JUNE 27, 2025

Designed for Minnesota walleye fishing trips that are shorter than a week…most often a 3-night or 4-night rental.

• One bedroom Villa or  two bedroom Villa or one bedroom Chalet lodging with full kitchen–Deck or Private Patio, and Gas Grill
• 16′ Boat with 15 hp motor, life jackets, and boat cushions, or substitute dockage for your personal boat
• Backrest Swivel Boat Seats
• Fish Filleting
• Bait (2 dz per boat/day: choice of leeches, minnows, crawlers dependent on availability)
• First Tank of Gas Per Boat
• Use of kayaks, paddle boats, hiking trail, and all other River Point amenities
• Don’t want a motorized boat? Substitute a canoe instead
• Guided Fishing Day Trips available for additional fee for 4-Hour; 6-Hour; or an 8-Hour fishing excursion

Summer “Short Stay” Fishing Package Rates

2-3 persons: per person per night:  $189

4 persons:     per person per night:   $179

5-6 persons: per person per night:  $169

Boat Allocation:  1-3 adults: one 16′ boat; 4-5 adults: two 16′ boats; 6 adults: three 16′ boats. (Allocation may vary for families and groups with youth and children. Boats can accommodate four persons. )

• Available May 31 thru June 27, 2025
• Based upon a minimum 3-night rental for 2 persons
• MN fishing license, fishing rods/reels, and tackle additional
• Villa lodging choice dependent upon availability best suited to fulfill occupancy capacity. For example, a two-bedroom Villa occupancy is based on 4-6 (dependent on Villa). Smaller groups would be allocated a one accommodation based on availability and number of persons.
• Cabin lodging is not an option with the Short Stay Package
• Not applicable on previous reservations; other restrictions may apply
• Package rates subject to 7.375% MN sales/county tax, 4% lodging tax, and 6% resort fee
• Rates subject to change.
• Reference payment methods below

Upgrade to a ProFishing Boat with 50 hp motor for $75/person per day

Upgrade to a Classic Pro-Fishing Boat with 75 hp motor for $95/person per day

• Minimum 2 persons per ProFishing Boat. Maximum 3 persons per ProFishing Boat
• Upgrade to a Pro-Fishing Boat does not include the first tank of gas
• Upgrade dependent upon availability
• View ProBoat inclusions below

Summer Weekly Fishing Package  MAY 31 thru JUNE 27, 2025

Weekly Package designed for more serious fisher people with extra inclusions. Based upon a weekly rental on a Saturday to Saturday basis with Cabin Lodging. However, you can customize the arrival and departure dates for your week stay with Villa or Chalet Lodging at this fishing resorts MN property.

• Lakefront comfortable Cabin, Villa, or Chalet lodging with full kitchen–Deck or Private Patio, and Gas Grill
• 16′ Boat with 15 hp motor, life jackets, and boat cushions, or substitute dock-age for your personal boat
• Backrest Swivel Boat Seats
• Electric Trolling Motor
• Fish Filleting
• Bait (2 dz per boat/day: choice of leeches, minnows, crawlers dependent on availability)
• First Tank of Gas Per Boat
• Use of kayaks, paddle boats, hiking trail, and all other River Point amenities
• Don’t want a motorized boat? Substitute a canoe instead
• Guided Fishing Day Trips available for additional fee for 4-Hour; 6-Hour; or an 8-Hour fishing excursion

Summer Weekly Fishing Package Rates

2 persons:       per person per week:    $989

3-5 persons:   per person per week:   $949

6+ persons:    per person per week:    $919

Boat Allocation:  1-3 adults: one 16′ boat; 4-5 adults: two 16′ boats; 6 adults: three 16′ boats. (Allocation may vary for families and groups with youth and children. Boats can accommodate four persons.)

• Available May 31 thru June 27, 2025
• Based upon a weekly rental on a Saturday to a Saturday basis with Cabin Lodging
• Based upon weekly rental with customized arrival/departure dates with Villa Lodging
• 2-person minimum
• MN fishing license, fishing rods/reels, and tackle are additional
• Lodging choice dependent upon availability best suited to fulfill occupancy capacity. For example, a three-bedroom cabin occupancy is based on 6-8 persons. Smaller groups would be allocated a one or two-bedroom accommodation based on availability and number of persons
• Not applicable on previous reservations; other restrictions may apply
• Package rates subject to 7.375% MN sales/county tax, 4% lodging tax, and 6% resort fee
• Rates subject to change.
• Reference payment methods below

Upgrade to a ProFishing Boat with 50 hp Motor for $325/person/week

Upgrade to a Classic ProFishing Boat with 75 hp motor for $345/person/week

• Minimum 2 persons per ProFishing Boat. Maximum 3 persons per ProFishing Boat
• Upgrade to a ProBoat does not include the first tank of gas
• Upgrade dependent upon availability

Upgraded Pro-Fishing Boat Includes

• 16′ V-Hull Alumacraft Lunker boat with captain’s chair and counsel steering
• 50 hp or 75 HP ETEC Motor
• Power trim and tilt
• Live well
• Three comfortable padded leather pedestal swivel seats.
• Carpeted floor
• Depth finder/fish locator
• Bow-mount electric trolling motor
• Anchor, life jackets, throw-able cushion, large waterproof Birch Lake map
• Gas is additional

Upgraded 19′ Pontoon Boat Includes

• 40 HP ETEC outboard motor
• Seats up to 8 people
• Captain’s chair and counsel steering
• Comfortable thick padded passenger seating with attached table/cup holder
• Four swivel padded casting chairs to fish from. Two in the front and two in the back of the boat
• Live well
• Carpeted floor
• Bimini Sun Top canopy
• Depth finder/fish locator
• Deck
• Swim up ladder
• Anchor, life jackets, throw-able boat cushions, large waterproof Birch Lake map
• Gas is additional
• 19′ Pontoon Boat Upgrade is applicable only with the Spring Fishing Package

Deposit and Payment Methods

50% Deposit

• Personal/business check and bank cashier’s check accepted in advance of arrival or if remitting the deposit in person
• Visa, M/C, Discover, or American Express cards accepted. 4% credit card surcharge is applicable
• If using a card, an initial “space” deposit with the amount due dependent upon the number of people in the group and the package reserved will be debited
• The Balance of the 50% Deposit is payable via personal, business or bank cashier’s check
• Or, you may remit the full 50% Deposit with your credit card; 4% card surcharge applies

Check out Resort & Birch Lake Maps for two Great Maps to Study

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River Point Resort® & Outfitting Co. is a Pet Free Facility. We are happy to recommend area kennels. Just ask!

River Point accommodations are Smoke Free. Smoking is not allowed inside any accommodation or in the screen porches. Smoking is optional on sundecks and patios. We request that cigar smoking is kept to a minimum and occurs in the parking lots, on the hiking trail, on the water, and in your vehicle.