Major city · United States
Baudette
One night or a day-trip for fishing and the border crossing: Baudette is a quiet base for Lake of the Woods walleye, not a destination on its own.
Baudette is a small town on the Rainy River at the US–Canada border, known as the Walleye Capital of the World. It serves as a port of entry and a launch point for fishing charters on Lake of the Woods. Most visitors stay one night or use it as a stop between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay via MOM's Way.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many lodges closed)
- Airport
- BDE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Baudette911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lake of the Woods County Sheriff (non-emergency)218-634-1995
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Baudette, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBaudette is very safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 218-634-1995 Lake of the Woods County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBDE Baudette International Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights to International Falls (INL) or Winnipeg (YWG) then drive.).
- Getting aroundCar required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealWalleye dinner at a local restaurant$15–25
- BeerBeer (draft)$4–6
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BDE Baudette International Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights to International Falls (INL) or Winnipeg (YWG) then drive.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Feb
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Mar
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Dec
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Baudette: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C)
8 rd
Feb
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
6 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
7 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Nov
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
7 rd
Dec
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car required. The town is small enough to walk, but fishing access and the museum are a short drive apart.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rainy River, Ontario
goDoor to door: 10 min
Drive across the bridge (passport required), about 5 min
Small border town; have Canadian currency or card.
Lake of the Woods / Northwest Angle
goDoor to door: About 1 h to the lake, 2–3 h to the Angle by boat
Charter boat from Sportsman's Lodge or drive via Canada (passport needed)
Fishing charters run May–Sep; book ahead.
Voyageurs National Park
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Drive east on MN-11 to International Falls, about 1 h 15 min
Boat-access park; visitor centre in International Falls.
Big Bog State Recreation Area
goDoor to door: 40 min
Drive south on MN-72, about 30 min
Boardwalk through a large peat bog; good for birding.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Along Rainy River / Highway 11
Lodges and motels near the river; most cater to fishing groups.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Fishing charter (half-day, per person)2 × US$100 · check | US$200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$56 |
| Trip total≈ US$308 per person per day, bed included | US$616 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and fishing charters excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Walleye dinner at a local restaurant | $15–25 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
| Motel room (double) | $80–180 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border crossing: have passport ready; Baudette port is open 24/7.
- Lodges and restaurants may close or reduce hours in winter (Nov–Apr).
- Cell service can be spotty north of town toward the lake.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Lake of the Woods County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 218-634-1995
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lake of the Woods County Sheriff (non-emergency)218-634-1995
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada; consulates in Winnipeg and Toronto. For Baudette, the port of entry handles customs.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Baudette to International Falls (drive): about 1 h 15 min, 110 km (68 mi)about 1 h 15 min, 68 mi (110 km)
- Baudette to Warroad (drive): about 45 min, 55 km (34 mi)about 45 min, 34 mi (55 km)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baudette. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many lodges closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Lake of the Woods County Historical Museum, Sportsman's Lodge, and the Baudette port of entry.
- Eat pages with seasonal hours and walleye specials.
- Fishing charter pages with rates, seasons and booking links.
- Border crossing page with wait times and document requirements.
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