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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Smoke lake creek navigable?
 
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01/20/2017 02:00PM
 
I can tell you it's an awesome spot to shoot a black bear...have gotten two off that creek in the past. It's not the shortcut it appears to be on the map, so unless you are simply looking for adventure I'd take the long way around.
 
awbrown
01/20/2017 02:14PM
 
I learned 50 years ago that there are reasons they put portages around creeks. Fought this one for an hour before we gave up and bushwhacked back to the portage.



 
Elydog
01/18/2017 07:41AM
 
Looking at the map, I see a creek heading north out of Smoke Lake (near Sawbill). Anyone ever been up that way? I know I could get to Sawbill via the portage, but thought I'd ask the question. Thanks.

 
cowdoc
01/18/2017 09:41AM
 
I had a friend do it a couple years ago. They dropped down the creek from Sawbill into Smoke. He said it was a bit of an adventure but doable. I don't recall the time of year or the water levels. I can call him and review the details.
 
cowdoc
01/18/2017 11:12AM
 
Called my buddy and he said he renamed his wife the "bogwalker" on that route. Very narrow creek.....like only as wide as the canoe with multiple small beaver dams to pull over. Beavers kept the creek deep....but narrow. His parting shot was "unforgettable".
 
Elydog
01/18/2017 12:14PM
 
Awesome, just what I was hoping for!