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01/23/2016 09:21AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Always went in to BWCA through Ely. Usually travel 7-8 hrs then base camp and fish. Wondering about trying the Q for the first time. Talked to Atikokan outfitters about Stanton Bay entry and heading in to Rawn and Buckingham area to base. Any opinions? Would the fishing be marginally any better than what we've experienced in the BWCA? Looking at August 15 entry. Five/six day trip. Thanks
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01/23/2016 10:13AM
I've been to both the BWCA and Quetico many times each and my observation is that the fishing is definitely better in the Quetico. You do have to adjust to barbless hooks and no live bait, but that hasn't changed or dampened my feeling.
Your route idea should be a nice one. Pickerel Lake is really cool and you'll have a nice long paddle down to Rawn Lake area with like zero portaging! :)
Your route idea should be a nice one. Pickerel Lake is really cool and you'll have a nice long paddle down to Rawn Lake area with like zero portaging! :)
There is a light and it never goes out. Morrissey
01/23/2016 09:47PM
quote Kiporby: "I've been to both the BWCA and Quetico many times each and my observation is that the fishing is definitely better in the Quetico....."
And it's comments like these that have resulted in Quetico being all fished out and most folks going back to the BWCA!! :-)
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are -- Teddy Roosevelt
01/24/2016 01:48PM
In two trips to the BWCA I've caught no fish at all. In eight trips to Ontario, mostly the Quetico, I've caught a fair number each trip. It's far easier in Ontario because there's only a fraction of the fishing pressure. One tenth or less the number of canoeists. Try Woodland Caribou sometime!!!
01/24/2016 06:16PM
OK, fine! I lied. Quetico is not fished out. From Stanton Bay, you have many options for a trip of 6 days. How much portaging are you willing to take and still have time to fish some really good lakes, even in August? Answer that question and we can narrow down your options. Given a 6-day limit, you'll want some lakes that are less affected by potential winds....
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are -- Teddy Roosevelt
01/24/2016 07:52PM
quote PineKnot: "OK, fine! I lied. Quetico is not fished out. From Stanton Bay, you have many options for a trip of 6 days. How much portaging are you willing to take and still have time to fish some really good lakes, even in August? Answer that question and we can narrow down your options. Given a 6-day limit, you'll want some lakes that are less affected by potential winds....
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SSHHH! :)
So many fish,so little time
01/25/2016 08:08AM
Actually, I don't think it called fishing in Woodland Caribou. Fishing implies some level of effort and skill, not essential requirements in WCPP. Just don't expect to find many locations with smallies and on occasion, the laker and walleye populations are in separate river/drainage systems.
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