Today is all about exploring Gillis and fishing. After coffee and breakfast we pack up lunch and head out. The wind has finally died down a little bit for the first time all trip. We explored the cliffs near out site and then head to the bay leading to Crooked Lake portage. Sat on a the large rock leading to the bay and caught several small Trout. After a break and snack we traveled to the Southwestern bay to check out the campsite. It’s a cool little site but only has one nice tent pad but it is very large and near the fire. Once back on the order the wind made for nice drifting back to the main part of the lake. Had a deep diving white and silver Reef Runner. As we approached the large island in the main part of the lake I got a big strike. Fought it for a minute or two with very little shaking. As the fish neared the surfaced he freaked out and shook the hook loose. The one that got away…I don’t know how big it was I just know it was bigger than the ones we had been catching. The other canoe in our group had a similar experience. We were told that all of the Trout in Gillis were the same size. After those two experiences we are convinced there are some big Trout in Gillis. We picked up a trout a little later for the stringer near the large island. Headed back to camp after a full day on the water and played some cribbage before roasting the other trout and making dinner.

Our last night was beautiful. Calm, beautiful sunset and a great fire from the cedar wood we collected while out on the lake. A perfect end to a pretty perfect trip.

Breakfast - Cache Lake Biscuits and Gravy

Dinner - Parmesan Noodles + Tuna Packets, Mashed Potatoes, Fire Roasted Lake Trout

~Gillis Lake