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Saganaga Lake

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Date/Time: 05/03/2024 08:05AM

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maxxbhp	05/31/2017 09:56PM Ok this post is old and has been bumped a couple of times so I'm not sure where we are here. Via the towboat it's not even a half hour to American point. Anytime you talk about Sag you have to wonder what the weather is gonna do. It makes all the difference in the world and nobody knows what to expect.
timf1981	05/31/2017 08:11PM Rock Hopper motor guard http://www.rockhoppermotorguard.com/ Made buy a guy in lakeville Minnesota. i called him up to order one and had it 3 days latter. suzuki 150 $ same price as a prop. you can get a good look at one on Cabelas web site. I am new to this site . feel free to spread the word
manmountain8	02/06/2017 11:12AM Ok, so the rocks are bad. I also noticed that is seems to be quite some distance to get out to the main lake from the cabins on the river. Can anyone tell me how far it is and how long it takes to get out to there? I'm wondering if Sag would still be a better location to camp with my normal group, rather than bring the family here and stay at a cabin? 2 toddlers and a mom who has never been in the wilderness. Could I take them for a boat ride to the lake or is it too far or too treacherous? Would Seagull lake or Gunflint be a better choice for the family? I'm thinking of a doing a North Shore trip with the family and make this a part of that trip.
Duboly	02/06/2017 10:36AM Yes, be careful out there, you wouldn't want your prop to look like this!
Captn Tony	02/05/2017 05:37PM I have run into them with canoe, I'd be real nervous with motor hanging in the water!!
Captn Tony	02/05/2017 05:37PM I have run into them with canoe, I'd be real nervous with motor hanging in the water!!
Captn Tony	02/05/2017 05:37PM I have run into them with canoe, I'd be real nervous with motor hanging in the water!!
old_salt	02/04/2017 09:14AM I think Sag is primarily a walleye, laker lake. They also have bass and northern. Great fishery.
Mocha	02/03/2017 09:58PM just call voyaguer canoe outfitters directly to talk about their lodging options. you might research VRBO or Trulia? for private cabin rentals on the Gunflint Trail. VCO is on the road named Sag Lake Trail.
walllee	02/03/2017 09:53PM Not only does the river have some rock hazards, the lake is full of them also.travel with caution, they pop up quick.
manmountain8	02/03/2017 09:47PM Ok, so I guess they have plenty of permits left. Now I'm just looking into where to stay and rent a boat from. Seagull says they only rent boats to cabin patrons which are spendy. I can't find the boats on the voyageur website. I'm gonna keep looking. This does look like a good alternative to Basswood. Could even bring the kids if I get a cabin. So is Sag pretty much all walleye fishing or what? I don't see any Bass or Pike in the Pictures.
manmountain8	02/03/2017 08:26PM I missed out on my motor permit for Basswood too. I've been looking for a group to take me in but this sounds good too. So do they still have overnight motor permits left for Saganaga? Would day use motor permits work better here, 'as in' no portages?
bruleman	01/28/2017 12:36PM quote bruleman: Go to the Seagull Outfitters website. They rent Lund boats with electric start 25 HP motors, a full day on Sag, for $150. We were fishing Sag a few years ago with a guide and he commented as this boat randomly travelled across the open water, those guys are going to hit some rocks. We then heard the motor accelerate, as they sheared a pin or struck the lower unit in a shallow area.
bruleman	01/28/2017 12:25PM
Meado	01/27/2017 08:12PM Thanks for the lead and heads up on the rocks!!
maxxbhp	01/27/2017 06:07PM If you do this, they're gonna tell you where the rocks are, I would listen closely. There's one spot in the Seagull River that's pretty tricky, I think it's near the EP sign but don't trust my memory on that.
cowdoc	01/27/2017 04:44PM Looks like Voyageur's does.....$110/day on their website boat/motor
maxxbhp	01/27/2017 04:42PM Try Voyageur Canoe Outfitters
Meado	01/27/2017 03:50PM Does anyone know of an outfitter up near Saganaga Lake that rents out motor boats for overnight camping out on Saganaga? This was the first year in several years that we were not able to get a permit over on Basswood and we are looking at Saganaga as an option. The preference would be that they have 25hp motors also. Any input would be greatly appreciated.