7 Days Solo on Isle Royale- Camping, Canoeing & Fishing Remote Waters

In this episode, join me as I begin a 7 day solo trip to the remote waters of Isle Royale. Located nearly 60 miles north of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, Isle Royale is found in the northwest corner of Lake Superior. With the main island being close to 50 miles long, this national park provides one of the last great wilderness retreats in the US lower 48. Between amazing wildlife, scenery, feisty fish and gnarly waters, this is an action packed episode that won't disappoint!
Thank you for watching and for your continued support!
~Kyle
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[@AdventureChasing]

Let me know what kind of adventure you’d like to see next! No pets were allowed in this nation park so Ollie wasn’t able to join this time. He’ll be back in the next🤙

[@kenjess3855]

Boundary Waters but I'd wait until September, better fishing but more importantly less bugs, they are very very very bad in summer

[@edwardungott7328]

Arctic char fishing!

[@jonzimmerman798]

Dude! You be the guide every video you do is gold! That being said I love smallmouth!

[@jonrose5114]

This spot is top on my list, epic trip!

[@davidbrown7932]

Good no pets should be allowed 🙏

[@lanewhite2025]

A real Michigan Man, is not a football player. This guy is the real deal outdoorsman. Thanks a bunch for all your work. While one is in Copper Harbor, make sure to drive out and visit, Estivant Pines Wilderness Nature Preserve. You can see some REAL old growth White Pines.

[@AdventureChasing]

I will keep that in mind! Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip on that!

[@bobpiff5161]

While I agree on the Michigan man, the Estivant pines are pathetic. They are all hype. There are larger and more majestic white pines all over the UP that put that stand of Timber sticks to shame. Take that advice from a local.

[@chrisnoeske8904]

Your enthusiasm is contagious. You, my friend are pure, northern Michigan. Love your videos.

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ventureoutdoorswithkirk]

Pretty cool adventure, I'm sure Ollie was upset he didn't get to go.

[@roysaari3028]

Great week!! Your enthusiasm is much appreciated!! That weather is extreme!!! Thanks so much for sharing the experience with us, Kyle!!

[@BUCKNERBUCK2]

Really really needed and enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your pure joy of it…. And man you ate like a king in the backcountry!! All the best in your future adventures my man 👊

[@MiguelCarole]

I hope you hit 10 million subscribers someday no one is doing this stuff at your level

[@LexiPellizzer]

That’s a fact

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching!

[@kenjess3855]

When I saw the title, I was so excited and as usual the video didn't disappoint. By far, my favorite show to watch on any venue!! Would love to see a BWCA trip in mid September, what you could pull out of one of the more remote lakes would be epic and it's always an adventure. Heck, I'd love to be on that trip as I'm sure all your fans would!! If you ever wanted a base lake suggestion, I have been to a couple of great ones!

[@AdventureChasing]

Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for watching!

[@KaneWhite-sz6yj]

Awesome videos man always get super pumped when I see a new one up all the best and safe ventures brother 👊🏻🎣

[@DavidCope-t3m]

Been there myself and never get tired of being there. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and appreciation of all the island has to offer. You are a great representative for the state of Michigan.

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you! What a beautiful place and I’m glad you got to experience it as well!

[@campbub]

I just got back from Isle Royal June 15-21 2024 I took my daughter and her boyfriend. We hiked around 50 miles, did a loop hike.. to some of the vary remote areas of the island. If i could sum up isle Royal in two words it would be ~ Beautifully Unforgiving. On a 13 mile hike day we ended up at lane cove, a wild thunderstorm ⛈️ came in off the lake, at one point the wind almost took my tent 🏕️ out 😱 it shook your soul, it was humbling. You could hear all the freighters on the north side of the island and Canada tucked into a harbor blowing their horns taking refuge from the storm. We seen two moose 🫎 many foxes 🦊 one was a black fox. many loons 🦆 a few snakes 🐍 one wolf 🐺 and lots and lots of mosquitoes 🦟 and black biting flys! For every bit of beauty the island and lake Superior offered.. an opposite price was paid! I will definitely be going back to hike it again.. maybe a bit later in the season to avoid Michigans other state bird 🦟 I think next time i’m gonna take the seaplane to windigo and then hike to rock harbor.

[@rodrod959]

I hike the island (loop) with my father in 1991, when I was 13. We took the float plane as my father had previously visited twice via boat. His second trip was so bad, he swore off traveling on the ‘barf barge’ again. Be fortunate you don’t have any tales to tell about that portion of the trip. I’ve hiked Denali (2x), Glacier, Banff/Jasper, and Isle Royale ranks at or near the top. We were fortunate to see 3-4 dozen moose. The island was much more populated with them, then. Either way, it’s such a unique island and the memories are still clear as the water in Siskiwit Lake or Rock Harbor! Food for thought, avoid the crowds, and bugs, and go before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. Book early though as the service is limited then, and experienced visitors know that’s the best time to visit the island! Cheers!

[@Editz18294]

Hey dude, I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, it helped me get through some tough times watching you reel in some monster fish, I learn to love the outdoors even more everyday, keep it up!

[@AdventureChasing]

I’m glad to hear that! I will keep them coming!!

[@finpainter1]

Did 5 trips to the island years ago. This recalled memories.

[@AdventureChasing]

What a beautiful place.

[@jimfromm3981]

Nice job. It's unusual when an adventure turns out as well as this one. You are doing a good job of making all the work look like no work at all. When I first subscribed the enthusiasm was over the top. But I stuck around because you successfully captured the U.P., and now I find your commentary contagious and occasionally hilarious.

[@louisebling2536]

I backpacked Isle Royale three times. It’s absolutely stunning. One of your best videos!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you🙂 what a beautiful place. I really hope you guys are doing well!!

[@philsajtar7487]

Your best one yet, by far ! Been to Isle Royale 2 times. Both trips were 12 day trips. Your video is the absolute best Isle Royale segment I have ever seen ! If you get back up there & hike to any of the inland lakes, you have to give Lake Richie a try. The best pike fishing I have ever seen ! Also, if you go later in the summer you can load those pancakes up w/ Thimbleberries ! I was really surprised that you did not catch any Coaster Brookies. Thanks for sharing, this really brought back some great memories, especially seeing some places that I stayed at .

[@AdventureChasing]

I appreciate the good words and will keep that in mind!! I’m really glad to hear that🙂

[@Yatsys_Fishing]

I really don’t know what you can do to top this. Truly epic! Saying this because I experienced the “washing machine “ a couple weeks before that storm hit the island. Glad you were safe. Thank you very much for the channel! Laker down!🎣

[@frankhunt5018]

Kyle the Laker Slayer, yeah baby. Another one of your insane trips that is now on my bucket list.

[@wrightackle1]

That was just outstanding! So cool you cooking for folks along the way. It baffles me how people can pass thru this wonderful place and not wet a line. I remember you mentioning this trip. I was hoping it might be maybe a two or three part vid but I'll take this for sure. That montage with that amazing music that started at 43:40 really touched the soul.

[@AdventureChasing]

It’s always great to share the experience with others🙂 Thanks for watching! I love putting together those edits. I’ll be back out there more than likely this summer.

[@jeffmyers484]

Isle Royale is so underrated! I've hiked it but have yet to do a canoe trip. You should do a BWCA trip! (Minnesota). I got back from a 9 day trip a month ago and the walleye, pike, and small mouth fishing is superb. One of the most quiet and secluded trips I have ever been on.

[@ericstanton1109]

Where's Oliver. Are dogs not allowed on island. Love your content and energy. One of the few places i havent visited.

[@LexiPellizzer]

dogs aren’t allowed on the island unfortunately but fortunately

[@AdventureChasing]

Dogs aren’t allowed on the island or he would have been there. Thanks for watching!

[@evanjarvi406]

Man Kyle looks to be one hell of a week fishing and camping great job capturing the beauty

[@beatfarmerfan]

Can you imagine hiking along the shoreline of Isle Royal, nice quiet calm morning, and all of a sudden you hear some maniac all by himself in a canoe screaming and laughing and hauling lakers in left and right?😂 Kyle is living the dream, man!👍

[@AdventureChasing]

HAHA! You know it happened just like that too😅

[@ericbuchanan902]

Awesome video once again. I throughly enjoy your videos. Thanks again for sharing!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregharpo9369]

love your channel. your positive energy is contagious. 🤪

[@sandman6617]

When a great adventure my good man. My mother spent two years on the island during World War Two nursing a wealthy Army Officer’s daughter while he was overseas. I understood he believed it was the safest place on earth during the terrible conflict. What a thought, eh? Never been myself. I do get to the Keweenaw once or twice a year to trout fish. Wish I were younger. You keep enjoying the outdoors and thank you!

[@ryzicxz4486]

have to give you a sub for the positivity alone

[@gkrumbach]

Awesome fishing! I never have any luck with lakers casting from the shore at Isle Royal. What time of the year were you there?

[@AdventureChasing]

About a week ago👍

[@foreverpride8444]

Let's goooo, Kyle upload. day is already made ❤

[@66bigbuds]

I'm never going to be able to do this. So thank you sir for letting me tag along. I usually have to find 100ft. or 110ft. Of water to find big Lakers. Everywhere I go in summer.

[@markdeal2117]

Another awesome video Kyle. How do you keep perishables cold during storage before you eat them like the venison blackstrap?

[@AdventureChasing]

It can be difficult! Sometimes I bring a cooler and can keep perishables good for several days. In this case Lake Superior was 38-40 degrees so I was able to use the cold water to keep things chilled. I always have plenty of dried food just in case though.

[@jeffmarshall1015]

Bro.... you are pumping out the content lately.... nice

[@Joe-xm3fm]

How far were you dropping your bait back when trolling? And is this recent?

[@AdventureChasing]

I would say about 40-50’ behind the boat. I’d let out 30-40’ of lead core line and then a 10’ leader of 20lb fluorocarbon from the lead core to the spoon👍

[@averagejoefishing7833]

Kyle this production quality is amazing. I love Isle Royale and the UP and am so happy to see you documenting it this way! As an avid fisherman and camper, I only get a couple these types of trips a year with college, so I live vicariously through you. Thanks for the videos that I’ve watched many times and keep me motivated when I can’t be out there. Cheers from Grand Rapids.

[@michaelcatalano8882]

This video just has me counting down the days till my next michigan adventure in August! I'm having dreams about salmon in the rivers lol

[@bobowhite11]

Ok Broham so my 1st thought was where is Ollie?? You MUST have been missing your best friend while capturing this content my man! Great Vid Kyle!

[@AdventureChasing]

I definitely miss him!! Thanks for watching l🙂

[@richardcapellesr7031]

I just want to let you know how much I love your videos! I am a long-time subscriber with notification Bell on going back to chasing Chrome!. I was a big time fan of Al Linderman, babe winkelman and all the greats, your videos definitely surpassed them all.. I just got done binge-watching the last four or five videos because I was never notified by KZbin I don't understand why? Just thought you should know, I'm looking forward to the next one!.. thank you again

[@darrinkneale6369]

I’m an Ohioan and live on Lake Erie but man you make me wanna move to Michigan. I visited northwestern Michigan last year in mannistee county on a vacation and it is now one of my favorite places

[@mclaren145]

Kyle, I’ve been consuming your content for a little over a year. It’s gone from great, to inspiring and incredible! I’m hooked! That was easily one of the best Michigan fishing videos I’ve ever seen!!

[@dinsdalepiranha5377]

Did a week there with my buddy in the early 90s. We were totally unprepared brought big gallon jugs of vodka and so much unnecessary stuff. We were starving by the end but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. Young and dumb but adventurous non the less. 😅

[@U.P.FishPAN]

Nice I got a big steelhead off the dock 1 morning bombing cleos. Sick vid broski

[@AdventureChasing]

that’d be epic!

[@DEVILDOG1964]

FLIPPING A PANCAKE WITH A FORK CRAZY!!!

[@sgnole09]

Got a 2.5 week trip coming up in about 10 days to the Ontario boundary waters. This got me amped up for it!! Thanks for the great video

[@AdventureChasing]

Sounds amazing! I wish you a great trip.

[@tommycornforth5150]

Great video like always, sure miss Oliver!!! I look forward to your videos!

[@BradFelix-ip8xj]

These videos are absolutely amazing; I sit and wait for the next one!! I’m just freshly retired from teaching and would love to do the things you do… Maybe you can guide me someday!! You are very good at what you do. Impressive.

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you! I’ll keep them coming and I hope you can get out for some great adventures yourself in your retirement!!

[@michaelcatalano8882]

I love every one of your videos! It's a crime you don't have a million subs!

[@davesalvisburg9569]

From your followers in Central Ontario Canada, your thirst for adventure, your fishing skills, your filming, editing, cooking skills and most important, the love of Michigan is off the charts!!! We can’t thank you enough for educating us Canadian’s on what Michigan has to offer.

[@bobpiff5161]

IR is closer to Canada than Michigan. Come enjoy it with us!

[@25spanish]

Ontario and Michigan people are the same in almost everyway.

[@Hopeknives13]

Definitely need to try this trip. Thanks for sharing

[@mitchbartig8704]

What a awesome trip again love watching your videos its the real deal that looked like such a great time did you have any problems with mice in the cabins thanks again and keep them coming

[@ryvresong9752]

Yay Kyle, we missed you. Love your enthusiasm. ❤️

[@groovycald3162]

I love all of your videos!! I live in Michigan too and your channel always captures the vibe. Love your adventures!

[@AdventureChasing]

I’m glad to hear that! I’ll keep them coming👊

[@DEVILDOG1964]

HOW DID YOU KEEP YOUR VENISON ETC. FROM SPOILING ON SUCH A LONG TRIP?

[@AdventureChasing]

Lake Superior water was only 38-40 degrees so I was able to sink my meat to keep it cold. Thanks for watching!

[@TwoBear1]

Happy to see your back on! Love the canoe! I have had tons of childhood memories from the Rogue River and as an adult fighting fire in the Rogue National Forest and fishing the Rogue from Gold Beach all the way to I-5! I would love to take my wife up there and canoe, camp and fish all day! Thanks for sharing! Nothing like that down here in South Central Texas.

[@carolinepicard5979]

Thank you for the amazing video like usual I’m so glad i started watching ur videos I think I binge watched all ur episodes the last week. Reminds me of myself before I had kids. miss ol’ Ollie this episode. Can’t wait to see what u have up next for us thank you again sir 👊👍

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad to hear you enjoy them and I’ll keep them coming! Ollie is all set to ride out with me tomorrow morning on another trip😁

[@kwcactus]

You sir are an amazing and entertaining young man....thankyou for bringing your enthusiasm here...as an old fella, I can still see and enjoy....yhankyou

[@jaydestun4257]

Where is Ollie usually usually have Oliver with you

[@AdventureChasing]

Dogs weren’t allowed in this national park but he’ll be in the next one👍

[@LexiPellizzer]

The vibe starting around 43:00 is like no other. It brought a tear to my eye.

[@Backlaketroutin]

My favourite content on KZbin! I wait weekly for every video, you do a wicked job filming man, props to you

[@henrygarrison1613]

Omgeeezy! I've been turning all my fishing buds to your channel! We all agree, best fishing, videography, and everything else by far to all others!

[@zacheno2125]

Absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing your great adventure.

[@davem9744]

Hot coffee in hand , headed to fish - living the good life!!

[@christopherdibianca2560]

Man, this was honestly one of the best videos I’ve seen of backpacking/solo camping. You’ve inspired myself and my brother and a couple buddies to make the trip up there and hike/camp. Thanks for the great video!

[@SquatchMan123]

Thanks for another amazing video. You are second to none,your excitement and enthusiasm comes through on all your videos. Much appreciated for sharing your experience.

[@matthewalexiou3281]

I love your videos , and showing all the opportunities we have. You are awesome. Thank you

[@66bigbuds]

Was this a few weeks ago? Sring time is the only time I find them shallow.

[@AdventureChasing]

About a week ago👍

[@kylesymons8051]

Awesome video 👍 thank you so much! Missed seeing Ollie

[@SoloSchmitty]

Really enjoyed the video. I spend a lot of time in the boundary waters/Quetico and have always been interested in isle royale. Cool idea canoeing it. Be fun to go all the way around. Subbed!

[@steveblechinger6200]

What a great adventure Kyle, u da man!!

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

What an incredible adventure!

[@BigLakeLittleBoat]

Sweeeet! Another vid!

[@nickchernoby1508]

Kyle true nature touches my inner soul stoping to look at that moon

[@danielvelez4001]

Great trip awesome adventures❤❤😂😂😂

[@mikehurtle]

Amazing video bud. 👊

[@garydelcourt2791]

It was so amazing when that laker jumped next to the canoe!! Awesome!

[@iddddaduncan]

Where is your dog? Great episode!

[@AdventureChasing]

They don’t allow dogs in the National Park so he had to stay back this time. He’s all set to ride with me on another trip bright and early tomorrow morning!

[@DieHardAngling]

I think you should take over the name Diehard angling😂🤜🏼 another banger video man, looks so fun! If you’re ever looking for someone to come on an adventure with you lmk!

[@ronwilson5476]

Do me a favor Kyle. Drakes batter is great but give Andy's Red a try. Nothing needed but ice cold (the cold helps the batter stick good) pat dried filets rolled around in Andy's Red and it will change your life. You could deep fry a turd in Andy's and munch it!!!

[@tiefsa]

What an adventure. You're absolutely crazy to be out in Lake Superior with some of those waves, all the while smacking lake trout as you row troll. Unbelievable. Also, that thunderstorm sounded horrific. I bet you wish you were in one of those shelters instead of your tent on that night. You've been on so many epic adventures the past few months! It's more than most of us experience in a lifetime. Keep on doing it. I absolutely love that you share them with us.

[@ronwilson5476]

So you remind me of my 3 brothers and I so much (when I was a younger man though, lol). You actually look like my nephew and he loves hunting and fishing about as much as you do. I am fairly new to your channel but really enjoy your adventures. I have a cabin in northern Michigan where I have been hunting and fishing since I was 10 back when my dad bought the place. Now I have it and take my grandchildren up there. Your mom and dad did a great job young man!

[@gregalpinab7]

Nice

[@BillCheshire_Jr]

First time watcher 😊 Lots of Action 🔥 I saw your Bowling Green U. Sweatshirt. Did you go there? I'm in Lima, Ohio 😊

[@tannerwatson1297]

Good to see your videos Kyle! You were the guy who got me into fishing! Great times as kids from the Manistique River and Thompson Creek to Kawbawgam!

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Excellent

[@gregoryfuzi4745]

Look like a great trip

[@droid9959]

Bro what's your trollin speed set at ?

[@AdventureChasing]

One of these days I’ll get the autopilot fixed😅

[@fredmaples6630]

Great video. Time for a new hoop

[@AdventureChasing]

That’s a fact😅

[@josiespreitzer1690]

Loved watching this adventure. I R is a treasured place. I noticed your shirt and looked up Stealth Craft…never knew such a boat builder was in Baldwin. Gotta keep that in mind. Anyway, enjoyed your enthusiastic fishing. Not gonna want to eat store bought fish after eating just caught (from pristine waters) fish cooked over a fire.

[@FinclipRIP]

Watch them all man, these days about the only one I have time to sit down and give time too. This one hit home man. I’m from delta county and spent 3/4 of my life up there. Was awesome reminiscing through all off Garden. Great video man, about the only fella I can watch fishing home waters and say “heck yeah too”. Keep putting in the work and keeping it raw bud. Don’t ever sell out or sell short!

[@billjohnson2456]

Hey I'm in northern Michigan I saw a couple of your videos one in particular where you went down the Manistee River. I was wondering if there's an app or how you figured out where you could port or camp at off the rivers because I can't find the information online anywhere and I'd hate to just keep going down the river until I find a place to sleep LOL if you could help me out that would be cool. Thanks in advance!

[@garydelcourt2791]

Its cool you found that rod tip. A few years back I was fly fishing a trout stream in Michigan and was walking in a thicket along the river. My line had broken and unbeknownst to me the tip section of my Orvis rod had gotten pulled off from the bottom part. I looked and looked but couldn’t find it. I was so bummmed mostly because it was my only setup and I didn’t get to fish after driving for hours. Upside is I had to buy a new fly rod…darn! 😂

[@Danny-sq1ym]

Lakers, 20 minutes in tequila, 10 minutes in lime juice, grill with cilantro on top. Thank me later...

[@stefanieholbrook7697]

What type of rod and test load do you use for salmon fishing? My husband and I are coming up to Michigan next weekend. Muskegon exactly. Thanks for your help

[@JustinBCine]

I've been binge watching you as I lay in bed sick. You my dude, are a national treasure. Your excitement to juSt be out there is contagious! hmm the irony in the comment for me right now. 😅 Keep it up dude.

[@thomasanderson890]

I enjoyed your video of Isle Royale.. been to all the spots you featured and visited with the Petersons. Caught many lake trout in the same spots.. glad you had a good trip… we always shared our catch with hikers and other boaters. Love your videos!!!!!

[@FAFOActual]

I’m from the lower peninsula and I’ve always wanted to go to Isle Royale. Definitely couldn’t do it by myself though.

[@chrischapel9165]

Im going to stop following Kyle ( I believe his name is) WHEN that new finger nail comes in LOL... always entertaining videos

[@andrewwebster1939]

Very cool, I saw a presentation by Rolf Peterson in 1993 at MTU , that's tells you how long he's been doing this research.

[@TomAG.87]

Man this is awesome! Your positivity and enthusiasm and not to mention your food is killing it! Probably why you got blessed with finding that rod tip lol I’ll be up there in a week! Thanks for getting me excited to be there!!

[@jojofigueroa3879]

I'm currently up in the UP on vacation. Seen your content on the TV here an needless to say I'm hooked lol. Keep up the great adventures. I'll keep my eye out for more videos. Be safe. Tight lines brother

[@MakingWavesmi]

Amazing!

[@rogerkabat1654]

I think that was the best video you’ve done! I loved it! Tears to my eyes! Tight lines my brother