Everyone, I have a non-BWCA question but it's pretty close.

What is a good option for a one night camping/fishing trip leaving from Duluth?

I can't seem to get a good idea about things from my google research.

Thanks!

I do this alot. I have a few questions. Are you taking a boat or canoe? If canoe, do you want to fish a big lake or small lake(s)? Do you want to target walleye, lakers, smallmouth, or pike? Tent or camper?

Tent, no boat or canoe. Could rent a canoe if necessary.

Any stream/river trout fishing conveniant to a campsite? Would love to break out a fly rod.

Otherwise, I'm up for targeting anything.

Sorry, I can't really help with stream trout. I guess you could look at the state parks; Gooseberry Falls, Tettegouche, Cascade River, or Judge Magney. If you don't want to camp in a state park there is a campground along the Temperance River a little ways up the Sawbill trail.

Here is one site that might help. Superior National Forest rustic Campgrounds

tony

Here is another site that might help, Superior National Forest Fee Campgrounds

tony

Check this site for info on stream trout fishing along the north shore. DNR stream trout maps

tony

Check out the campground at Island Lake about 10 miles north of Duluth on Highway 4. I think it is run by the Northern Sportsmen Club or something like that. You can fish for walleyes and northerns right from shore or walk down to the bridge (about 4 blocks). We used to fish there all the time when I was growing up.

What about staying at the Fall Lake campground just outside of Ely and doing a day trip from there? No permits needed for a daytrip, just fill out the self issue permit at the EP. You could get up to Pipestone Falls in about 2 hours or so directly from the campground or hit any number of other EPs for the day.