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05/01/2017 06:11PM  
Ok got my late May trip planned. Now trying to figure out a permit for a late August trip. First two choices had no permits available but at the same time, I have always wanted to trip in this area. I know I could map this out but thought it would be easier to hear from the many of you that have done this route. Thinking of LIS north, two guys getting up there so we don't set any speed records. Double portaging with either a 72 lb aluminum canoe or a 42 lb Kevlar, not sure yet. The main question: About how long of a day would it be to get to Lynx Lake? Shell I would assume,is about an hour shorter?

Lynx seems like a nice lake with good campsites, decent fishing and a few good daytrip options, both canoeing and hiking(Devils Cascade). Any thoughts on the area?

Thanks for any insights...
 
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05/01/2017 08:13PM  
with a decent start and steady travel, you can have a late lunch on Shell....another hour to Lynx sounds right
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05/02/2017 04:23AM  
I concur.
pswith5
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05/02/2017 04:23AM  
I concur.
SevenofNine
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05/02/2017 05:57AM  
Getting to Lynx in one day with an early morning start is easy to do. Biggest issue in the Fall is the lower water levels so you paddle more on the way to Upper Pauness but no big deal. Enjoy your time along the way. Lots of things to see travelling through that area.
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05/02/2017 07:20AM  
Yup, only about 10 miles into Lynx. Get an early start and you will do well.
05/02/2017 07:38AM  
Easily, as mentioned. From Shell it's a float/pull through to Little Shell, then a very short, my maps show, 5 rod portage to Lynx.

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05/02/2017 11:15AM  
i will be heading into lynx lake in june. never been there before. i will let you know how long it takes us.
05/02/2017 07:40PM  
thanks rye, let me know about the fishing and campsites too if you go. Sounds like a nice place...
QueticoMike
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05/03/2017 10:13AM  
Fishing should be decent in that area.
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05/03/2017 01:13PM  
I entered that way last June. We made it to Hustler double portaging, but were burnt out by the time we got there. Getting to Lynx was not that hard. We aren't in that great of shape, and don't pack that light. We took a day trip to Oyster for lake trout - my partner got 2, I got 0. Decent pike and smallies in Hustler, but the few open camp sites were terrible.

After a couple days, we moved camp to Little Shell. We caught a bunch of small walleye, smallies and rock bass in Lynx. Nothing on Little Shell. On the way out, we fished Shell. It was loaded with dead mayflies, so I knew the fishing would suffer there. But we caught a few small walleye on Shell.

Shell to Little Shell is a short bouldery portage. There is a paddle through between Little Shell and Lynx, as long as the water isn't too low.
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05/03/2017 01:52PM  
quote LetsGoFishing: "I entered that way last June. We made it to Hustler double portaging, but were burnt out by the time we got there. Getting to Lynx was not that hard. We aren't in that great of shape, and don't pack that light. We took a day trip to Oyster for lake trout - my partner got 2, I got 0. Decent pike and smallies in Hustler, but the few open camp sites were terrible.


After a couple days, we moved camp to Little Shell. We caught a bunch of small walleye, smallies and rock bass in Lynx. Nothing on Little Shell. On the way out, we fished Shell. It was loaded with dead mayflies, so I knew the fishing would suffer there. But we caught a few small walleye on Shell.


Shell to Little Shell is a short bouldery portage. There is a paddle through between Little Shell and Lynx, as long as the water isn't too low. "


Little Shell is thick with rock and smallmouth bass, especially the rocky western shore. I spent three glorious hours catching fish after fish after fish, until my wife suggested we leave so as to make it to our car by dark. We did, but got stuck in the rain. Very, very wet.

Mike
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05/04/2017 06:50AM  
LL

There is one lengthy portage on that route, with a few shorter ones and an annoying trip across the beaver pond. Even with double portaging, your goal to make it to Lynx in one day should not be a problem. If you happen to change your mind along the way and want to camp on Shell, I recommend you take a look at the site on the north side of Con Island. Day tripping from there to Lynx is easy peazy. On the north shore of Shell - straight across from Con Island, you can pick up a trail that takes you back west to Devils' Cascade, if you are into that sort of thing. An easy and enjoyable hike.

JJ


 
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