In the lakes you may catch northern pike and trout, walleye and perch without a permit. Fishing in Lake Superior requires a Michigan license. Around the lakes and along the shore of the island grows a forest of mixed evergreens and hardwoods. In addition to its famous and secretive population of timber wolves, which you may see but are more likely to hear howling at the moon, the forest of Isle Royale houses moose, beaver, red fox, red squirrel and snowshoe hare. More than 200 species of birds have been identified here.
Rain falls frequently and nights sink into coolness even in mid-summer.
Human visitors come to hike and camp, fish and watch wildlife. With miles of splendid coastline indented by numerous protected bays and sheltered coves, sea kayakers will find here a marvelous destination. You'll also see the most hikers. Campsites near the shoreline naturally attract boaters On the non-Wilderness eastern tip of the island you'll find Rock Harbor Lodge with 60 rooms and 20 cabins, a restaurant and a store. Canoes can be rented at Rock Harbor.