Hello everyone,

I've been lurking on these forums for a few months and finally decided to create an account.

I'm going up to the BWCA for the first time next weekend (Thurs-Sun) with a group of friends. We are going through Sawbill Outfitters and most likely will be heading to Cherokee as my friend who booked the trip really wants a lake with an island campsite.

My concern is fishing. After searching through the forums it seems as though Cherokee is more of a sight seeing lake and less of a fishing lake. I would like to hook a laker or two as the only lake trout I have ever caught was on lake superior. Is it worth my time to fish Cherokee or should I plan on day trips to other lakes? It sounds like we will just be base camping and not moving around much.

Like I said, I'm new to the BWCA so I'm not sure how many portages or lakes are reasonable for a day trip.

Secondly, is it worth my time to fish lake trout or should I search for more of a walleye/small mouth lake?

Ps. This is a great community on this site, I'm glad I finally decided to make an account.

Cherokee is a trout lake don't think there are ay walleyes in it.

Was there a few years ago caught some Lakers near the top early June.

Did Baker to Cherokee in one day if I do it again I'll plan for two days.

By near the top do you mean on the north end of the lake or near the surface?

North and South Temperance both have good to great small mouth and walleye action if your up for a day trip.

Welcome to the message board!I can't help in this area, but I'm sure there are some people here who can help. Good luck!