On June 12th my son and I are putting in at EP64 for our 2nd trip to BWCA. Trying to make final plans and getting excited. I'm sure the 13hour drive will all be worth it again. Anyone have any last suggestions for the area?

Pierz is a must visit on a day trip to do some Splake fishing. Tough fish to reel in but absolutely beautiful fish and tastes great too. Gut it and wrap in tin foil and let it cook in the campfire coals until the skin peels off easily.

A day trip to Johnson Falls is always going to be worth the time also. Don't be intimidated by the long portage to get there, it's over hyped.

The campsite on the south eastern side of Alder is very nice with good trails to fish from.

44 days for me, but who's counting?

I will be in Quetico next month......that just sounds good to say :)

49 days for me....to the hour, i plan on being close to vermillion lake, ready to put it around 3pm.

65 DAYS FOR US!!

Only 5 months to my entry!!!

quote VaderStrom: "Pierz is a must visit on a day trip to do some Splake fishing. Tough fish to reel in but absolutely beautiful fish and tastes great too. Gut it and wrap in tin foil and let it cook in the campfire coals until the skin peels off easily.


A day trip to Johnson Falls is always going to be worth the time also. Don't be intimidated by the long portage to get there, it's over hyped.


The campsite on the south eastern side of Alder is very nice with good trails to fish from."

Thanks for the great info about splake on pierz and how to cook them!! And for the campsite recommendation. does this site have good trees for hammock camping? We are thinking about trying out hammocks this year.

quote QueticoMike: "I will be in Quetico next month......that just sounds good to say :)"

Me too! On both counts.

Had no plans this morning but after a round of golf my buddy and I decided to go...53 days and counting. Don't have a permit or any particular plan. Our spring trips have been 1-2 portages in and basecamp for a 4-5 days but this year we may be entering on Sunday of Memorial Weekend. Might be better to just wait until Monday?

Any ideas for 1-2 portages in and a scenic spot with decent fishing? We have recently been to Lake One, Crocodile and last year to gabbro for this trip.

Considering Slim, is it worth it? Other ideas?

June 9th for me.

quote lindylair: "Had no plans this morning but after a round of golf my buddy and I decided to go...53 days and counting. Don't have a permit or any particular plan. Our spring trips have been 1-2 portages in and basecamp for a 4-5 days but this year we may be entering on Sunday of Memorial Weekend. Might be better to just wait until Monday?


Any ideas for 1-2 portages in and a scenic spot with decent fishing? We have recently been to Lake One, Crocodile and last year to gabbro for this trip.


Considering Slim, is it worth it? Other ideas? "

Yes, Slim is worth it. The elevated site is very nice. Good bass and northern fishing.
August 4th for us. Less than four months but seems like a year.....

22 days for me!!

Good to see I'm not the only one counting down the days!!!!

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quote VaderStrom: "Pierz is a must visit on a day trip to do some Splake fishing. Tough fish to reel in but absolutely beautiful fish and tastes great too. Gut it and wrap in tin foil and let it cook in the campfire coals until the skin peels off easily.



A day trip to Johnson Falls is always going to be worth the time also. Don't be intimidated by the long portage to get there, it's over hyped.



The campsite on the south eastern side of Alder is very nice with good trails to fish from."

Thanks for the great info about splake on pierz and how to cook them!! And for the campsite recommendation. does this site have good trees for hammock camping? We are thinking about trying out hammocks this year. "

Happy to help! It is a great site for hammocks. I hung pretty near the lake when I was there a few years back. There is also a back door access to the site from the bay behind the site. We caught tons of bass back there. It's a nice place to pull up your boat of you want.

34 days til entry for me... but so much to do in between! Final push of the end of the semester...

35 days for me and a first timer I'm bringing up!

quote BearBurrito: "22 days for me!!"

That's an early trip. Get there before the bugs do :)

quote VaderStrom: "

quote CedricB: "

quote VaderStrom: "Pierz is a must visit on a day trip to do some Splake fishing. Tough fish to reel in but absolutely beautiful fish and tastes great too. Gut it and wrap in tin foil and let it cook in the campfire coals until the skin peels off easily.



A day trip to Johnson Falls is always going to be worth the time also. Don't be intimidated by the long portage to get there, it's over hyped.



The campsite on the south eastern side of Alder is very nice with good trails to fish from."

Thanks for the great info about splake on pierz and how to cook them!! And for the campsite recommendation. does this site have good trees for hammock camping? We are thinking about trying out hammocks this year. "

Happy to help! It is a great site for hammocks. I hung pretty near the lake when I was there a few years back. There is also a back door access to the site from the bay behind the site. We caught tons of bass back there. It's a nice place to pull up your boat of you want. "

Thanks again for the info!!

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quote BearBurrito: "22 days for me!!"

That's an early trip. Get there before the bugs do :)"

That's my plan!! I always try and get in before fishing opener, and again in Sept, or Oct. No bugs, not many people, makes me a happy camper!