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Entry Point 64 - East Bearskin Lake
East Bearskin 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 26 miles. Motors allowed on East Bearskin Lake only. No motors on Alder and Canoe. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1471 feet
Latitude: 48.0407
Longitude: -90.3800
East Bearskin Lake - 64
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1471 feet
Latitude: 48.0407
Longitude: -90.3800
East Bearskin Lake - 64
May have Been a Little Aggressive but We had a Great Time
by ScottMacFish
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 21, 2018
Entry Point:
John Lake
Number of Days:
8
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
The 4th annual trip for my now 12 year old daughter
Report
We have done a number of trips entering on the west side, so this was our first east side trip. I was a little worried when the temp was 33 degrees picking up our canoe from the outfitters in Grande Marais. The concern was totally unfounded as when we go to EP69 shortly before noon the temp was in the low 70's. I am a Brook Trout enthusiast so our trip was geared toward working our way from McFarland into Pine, to work some trout lakes, them into West Pike to work another. Weather was good fishing weather, a little cloudy, a little windy and some rain. The fishing was good, the memories even better. Will do this trip again.
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