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Entry Point 64 - East Bearskin Lake

East Bearskin Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 26 miles. Motors allowed on East Bearskin Lake only. No motors on Alder and Canoe. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1471 feet
Latitude: 48.0407
Longitude: -90.3800
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jamotrade
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06/20/2011 10:23AM
 
New Trip Report posted by jamotrade

Trip Name: Crocodile Lake.

Entry Point: 64

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wawasee
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06/20/2011 12:23PM
 
Nothing better then catching fish on a fishing trip! Sounds like a great time!
salukiguy
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06/20/2011 12:44PM
 
This brought back memories of a trip where we joked that the mosquitoes really liked the Deet. They would land right on a spot that was sprayed with Deet which had no effect. Sometimes I wonder whether repellants actually work or theya are a wast of money.
wildernessfan2
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06/20/2011 04:19PM
 
That is a great little lake and holds alot of small and eating size walleye. Yes the portage is a little work but, it's only one. You gave alot of information but, I think the lake could take a little pressure to increase the size. Glad you had a great time.

Freshwater is delicious! Saltwater not so much..
TuscaroraBorealis
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06/20/2011 05:51PM
 
Nice report. Very informative. Thanks for sharing your story.


Were the mosquitos bad everywhere, or just on the portage?


jamotrade
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06/21/2011 09:19AM
 
The mosquitoes were bad everywhere but the portage was really the worst I've experienced anywhere. The light wind was great for drifting and there were almost no bugs out on the lake but once we got back to camp and started filleting fish the breeze didn't help keep them down much. The cold nights were a blessing. All the bugs disappeared around sunset.
paddlefamily
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06/21/2011 11:46AM
 
I can't even imagine eating 20 walleyes for dinner! What a feast. Thanks for sharing your trip.
jamotrade
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06/21/2011 01:36PM
 
Yeah, it was an impressive stringer and lots of work to clean them all but truly one of the greatest feasts I've ever had.
jamotrade
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06/21/2011 01:48PM
 
I will try to get some pics posted this week. Just gotta figure out the camera...
jamotrade
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06/23/2011 10:55AM
 
Posted a few pics to give a better feel of what Crocodile was like...
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