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!

[@chrisnoeske8904]

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

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching!

[@roysaari3028]

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

[@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!

[@finpainter1]

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

[@AdventureChasing]

What a beautiful place.

[@MiguelCarole]

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

[@user-ks5rg5hq3u]

That’s a fact

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@KaneWhite-sz6yj]

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

[@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!!

[@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😅

[@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.

[@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!🎣

[@ericbuchanan902]

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

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@zacheno2125]

Absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing your great adventure.

[@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🙂

[@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.

[@davidyoung1477]

Thanks again Kyle for sharing another great video. It was awesome to watch and definitely one of my favorites that you have shared. Great work 😎

[@matthewalexiou3281]

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

[@ryvresong9752]

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

[@frankhunt5018]

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

[@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!

[@kylesymons8051]

Awesome video 👍 thank you so much! Missed seeing Ollie

[@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!!

[@user-ks5rg5hq3u]

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

[@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.

[@richardmay1961]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@willoughby7540]

Thank you for sharing - you truly get to experience the best parts of Michigan!

[@foreverpride8444]

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

[@Lifeawaitsaction]

Such great content, I really love watching you, and your enthusiasm, making outdoor videos fun to watch!

[@aaronhendrickson9688]

Can't tell you how excited I was to see this video posted! Isle Royale IS a bucket list trip for me. Of course by boat from home. Another awesome video!

[@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!!!!!

[@alexrocco5224]

Wow. Speechless. Absolutely gorgeous, delicious, and productive fishing time too!

[@sniperNOsniping26]

Kyle your always upping the bar on your channel beautiful video you really made us feel like we where with you!

[@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.

[@jerrygorsuch7188]

Very very awesome video bud very beautiful I enjoyed that alot but did miss ollie but it's definitely nice to have time to yourself

[@amandajo1013]

What a great video! Isle Royale is a BIG bucket list item for me! And you're pretty funny too. Thank you for sharing this

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it and it’s most definitely worth the trip👍

[@bobgiles2971]

Incredible video WOW what a beautiful place looked like a trip of a life time really enjoyed the video

[@glennflynn9617]

i always enjoy your videos!!! what a great adventure.

[@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!

[@tommycornforth5150]

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

[@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.

[@steveblechinger6200]

What a great adventure Kyle, u da man!!

[@evanemerson]

Ya buddy! That is so beautiful. Nice adventures and awesome wildlife.

[@evanemerson]

Sick storm dude. 😅

[@garydelcourt2791]

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

[@gregharpo9369]

love your channel. your positive energy is contagious. 🤪

[@Hopeknives13]

Definitely need to try this trip. Thanks for sharing

[@bobchimpo8384]

Excited every time you put out a new adventure video. Very nice work.

[@mikepeterson8460]

Grew up in northern Michigan....spent a lot of time on Isle Royal. Thanks for the memories.

[@andrewbrunner7663]

What an adventure! Loved every second of it. ❤

[@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.

[@stevegrinde4200]

Fabulous!!! Nice job!!!!

[@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 👊

[@CanadianSledDog]

You sure ate well! What a great place. Can't wait to spend some time canoeing Superior!

[@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.

[@onestepatatime5584]

A great video with such authentic 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👊

[@davem9744]

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

[@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!!

[@janevalentine6391]

First video of yours that I've watched...reeeally enjoyed it!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Backlaketroutin]

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

[@evanjarvi406]

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

[@mityoutdoors]

Epic as always!

[@not__Daniel]

Going to be there soon. Sick video. Well paced.

[@paulnokio1199]

Iv lived in the u.p for 47 years and still havent been to isle royal, just found your channel recently, love your content! Keep up the good work

[@bobthorton607]

Love your excitement and how much u enjoy yourself ❤ keep up the good work

[@carrollault8460]

Your enthusiasm is inspiring

[@loganschafer482]

My dad and I saw you at rock harbor our first day we got there. Glad to stumble across this video.

[@stonesour7084]

Another amazing adventure Kyle, you never disappoint. Be cool to see ya do a coaster Isle Royale trip or a trip fishing the Apostle Islands.

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

Absolutely a hoot ! TY!

[@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

[@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

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

What an incredible adventure!

[@danwhite8502]

Absolutely legendary Kyle.

[@paulmoody4224]

Real cool trip !! Love it !

[@danros6530]

Oh, this is so cool! I walked the exact trails, climbed the same ridge, and was shocked by the same 50°water! I was last on ISRO 25 years ago, but it hasnt aged a bit! Thank you for the memories! ❤

[@Ken_M_M]

You keep pulling out food! Amazing trip, great meals!

[@ventureoutdoorswithkirk]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@DirtyJakTheDustyBean]

Wow what a great trip and video!

[@DEVILDOG1964]

FLIPPING A PANCAKE WITH A FORK CRAZY!!!

[@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

[@ChromeLove77]

excellent cinematography on this one kyle. Keep it up

[@chasingfeathersflyfishing]

Amazing adventure once again!

[@michaelcatalano8882]

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

[@lockguy2652]

Just incredible! Kyle this is National geographic material bud.... Epic trip!

[@dustintaylor9157]

Awesome video! Great work

[@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.

[@brianbullock4132]

When you beached that laker and said welcome to camp ladies and gentlemen welcome to camp. I may have went WOOO! So loud I woke up a couple of my kids lol. Another great one man just like always.

[@xiongthao7888]

Quality stuff! Definitely deserves more sub!

[@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!

[@thewaynediaries]

DUDE I have been filleting fish for 50 years but you are amazing at it ...WOW I'm impressed Love Isle royal been there with canoe want to go back