Northern Minnesota’s boreal forest is packed to the brim with wildlife. Scattered between glistening lakes and streams, this lush environment is an ideal home for mammals. In fact, over 42 species of mammals can be found throughout Voyageurs National Park. Whether you stay on the water and observe from a houseboat or venture onto a […]
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Top Five Reasons to Honeymoon on a Houseboat
After months of wedding planning and preparation, chances are you’re ready for an escape. How do you choose a destination with so many available options? The right getaway might be closer to home than you think. It’s time to add Rainy Lake to your shortlist of vacation options. A houseboat might not have been your […]
Read MoreGreat news for Rainy Lake Houseboats Guests
Rainy Lake (Koochiching and St. Louis counties): Walleye 18 to 26 inches must be released, one longer than 26 inches allowed in possession; regulation is relaxed from the previous 17- to 28-inch protected slot; bag limit remains four walleye. Change allows for more harvest opportunities while still protecting spawning-age fish. In recent years the slot […]
Read MoreIncredible May!
I have not posted on the blog for quite awhile, I had back surgery and I am back on the road to recovery. The ice left Rainy Lake in normal fashion on April 27th. Our guests who come in May and June come for the spectacular northern pike, walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. This year […]
Read MoreReady, Set, Go for Fabulous May and June Fishing at Rainy Lake Houseboats!
Fabulous fishing in May and June is coming your way! Make sure you have a trip planned in May or June. We have had two consecutive late ice outs in 2013 and 2014. However, this year, most of the ice is out already on Rainy Lake, just some main lake ice pack moving around. […]
Read MoreBilly and Cathie’s September Family Houseboat Get Away In Paradise
Cathie planned a family fall houseboat trip, our son and daughter Joe and Rachel, cousin Jenny Herman, her husband Dan Herman and daughter Mattie, and I would all be boat mates for the next three and a half days. We left Thursday afternoon at about 12:30 with a gorgeous forecast. We set our destination for […]
Read More“The Scott Martin Challenge” and Bill Taylor of FLW Outdoors Visit Rainy Lake Houseboats
We are very proud to have hosted Scott Martin and the “Scott Martin Challenge Team” last August. Scott comes from Lake Okeechobee in Florida. He has a long history in the bass fishing world. His father is Roland Martin – one of the pioneers in televised fishing. Scott’s crew captained a Rainy Lake Houseboat and […]
Read MoreChicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo
Cathie and Billy will be waiting to see you at the Schaumberg Show at Rainy Lake Houseboat’s booth # 727. The Schaumberg Convention Center provides easy accessibility with its easy parking and convenient entrance. There is not a better way than to come and talk and plan this summers houseboat vacation with Billy and Cathie […]
Read MoreGas Prices Having Positive Impact on Vacation Travel
Vacationers are not wasting anytime this year on planning and booking summer vacations. Our reservations are coming in at a faster rate than any other time since 2007, and we may surpass that. Gas is anywhere from $1.87 to $1.83 for unleaded gas. It is crazy at the pumps in International Falls, Ontario cars and […]
Read MoreChristmas Shopping Stimulates Thoughts of May and June
The Christmas season is upon us. I was at one of our local sporting goods stores yesterday morning doing some Christmas shopping. I can’t keep myself from checking out the fishing tackle. A couple of young fellows were in the tackle area from out of town, here to do some ice fishing. By the way conditions are good […]
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