Another sunny day for travel. We modified our route plans a bit today and headed east on Aegean Lake and then south to Bird Lake, rather than going south to South Aegean Lake to save paddling distance. The 450m portage to Bird Lake went through a recent burn area and as a result there were plenty of wild flowers in bloom.

Bird Lake was a quick paddle followed by 2 portages along a stream into Paull Lake. Our goal for the day was an island campsite on the far end of Paull Lake that was said to be high up with great views. We made it about halfway across Paull Lake before we stopped for lunch at a seldom used campsite. The fire pit had no evidence of recent use and the rocks around camp showed little wear as they were all covered in moss. Not smooth as seen in heavily used camps.

We continued down Paull Lake in the afternoon until we found the campsite Claire had marked for us. You cannot see the campsite from the water as it is high up and the landing is on the far side of the island. Easy to pass by in you did not know it was there.

Well, the campsite had great views as adverstised and we had a leisurely evening relaxing at camp and enjoying the fantastic sunset. I caught the one and only lake trout of the trip here.

Lakes Traveled: Aegean, Bird, Paull

3 Portages: 450m, 300m, 30m