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January 08 2025

Entry Point 55 - Saganaga Lake

Saganaga 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 55 miles. No motors (use or possession) west of American Point. Access to Canada (the Crown land and Quetico Park). Large lake with many campsites and easy access. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 15
Elevation: 1184 feet
Latitude: 48.1716
Longitude: -90.8868
Saganaga Lake - 55

1st Winter Trip

by KarlK
Trip Report

Entry Date: March 14, 2020
Entry Point: Daniels Lake
Number of Days: 3
Group Size: 1

Trip Introduction:
These days, summer trips are just not possible. I decided to try a quick winter trip to Daniels lake.

Day 4 of 3


Saturday, March 14, 2020

I arrived at the parking area off Hungry Jack road in the early afternoon. It was warm, clear and calm. The hike across Hungry Jack was easy, despite the heavy sled I was towing. In soft snow conditions, I would have needed to shuttle smaller loads using snowshoes. The portage to Daniels was also very easy, and travel conditions worsened only slightly on Daniels. I made my way east about 1/3rd of a mile to a point on the south shore.  I drilled a hole in about 40 feet of water, set a tip-up with a live minnow and drilled my way toward shore.  I found a steeper break and set up a small Otter hub shelter in about 28'. Weather was great but fishing was tough, with only 1 fish marked before I called it a night.  

 



Day 6 of 3


Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Arise early and get stuff packed up and are on our way towards the portage in a fairly thick fog. We unload and start portaging. We both had our headlamps on still and we needed them as the portage was very dark yet. Our lights reflected off of the water covered leaves on the trail illuminating our path in a very interesting way. No rolled ankles on these two portages and then we luckily were still able to line through the small rapids before Lake Agnes. Once on Agnes I throw the taildancer out and just after the giant boulder in the middle of the north end I hook into a nice 19-20inch smallmouth. We stop at another good spot we've caught fish at in the past and had no luck. The clouds are beginning to lift and clear some by the time we're on Nina Moose and we enjoyed another paddle out the Nina Moose river.

We made it out in a good time and and in great spirits. Our goal of catching a Lac La Croix Salvelinus namaycush complete and all with some of the best weather and fall color Ive ever experienced in the BWCA. Thank you to my brother who has been my tripping partner for many years now and for taking the time to take the majority of the photos and videos we have of this and other trips and to our wives who handle things back home like a boss...thank you so much for enabling us to enjoy this place we love. Thanks for reading!

I did put a video up on youtube...

 



Day 8 of 3


Monday, March 16, 2020 I woke to a fresh 3" of heavy, wet snow. The shelter performed well, and I was exited to drop lines. It was not as good as the previous morning, but I was able to catch 3 more lakers as I packed up. The hike out was a bit more challenging with the snow, but not bad.  I had a great time. I appreciate the members here who offer tips on how to travel, camp and fish in the BWCA. 

 


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