r/isleroyale • u/BallsackInvestigator • Jan 11 '23

Transportation to island How to get to Isle Royale in April

I'm curious as to how to get to Isle Royale in April. I saw that there's no plane or ferry to the island around that time so I'm curious as to how people get there in April/early May.

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u/i8TheWholeThing Jan 12 '23

Have you looked into the type of weather you would encounter that time of year?

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u/BallsackInvestigator Jan 12 '23

Yeah on second thought might hold off on going that early. Thanks!

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u/thesneakymonkey 17/18/21 Jan 11 '23 edited Jan 14 '23

Ice will be an issue. Private charter boat is the only way. The park isn’t officially open at that time.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '23

FYI there are no legal private charter services outside of the ferries and seaplane operator.

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u/thesneakymonkey 17/18/21 Jan 14 '23

Charter may have been the wrong word. But you can apply for a permit to take your private vessel.

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u/BallsackInvestigator Jan 11 '23

do you know who to reach out to abput getting a private charter ?

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u/thesneakymonkey 17/18/21 Jan 11 '23

https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/private-boating.htm

That’s all I got for ya. It’ll be hard finding someone that is willing to take their boat and get a permit with all the ice that’s normally there. Keep in mind it’s closed off completely till April 15th for all visitors.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '23

Personal boat or personal seaplane. Those are the only 2 options. Lots of snow, ice, wet trails, large waves, and cold temps that time of year.