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September 27 2024
Entry Point 27 - Snowbank Lake
Snowbank Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 24 miles. Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. Many trip options for paddlers. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 8
Elevation: 1191 feet
Latitude: 47.9716
Longitude: -91.4326
Snowbank Lake - 27
Number of Permits per Day: 8
Elevation: 1191 feet
Latitude: 47.9716
Longitude: -91.4326
Snowbank Lake - 27
Noah Time 2
by Windraven
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 26, 2006
Entry Point:
Kawishiwi Lake
Number of Days:
9
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
Fantastic trip to Lake Polly. Great campsites on Lake Polly. Water level is down. Some of the short portages on the Kawishiwi became longer (20 rod became 40 ).
Report
The trip is a fairly easy one with only one longer (189 rod) portage. We stayed 8 days. The weather was hot and rainy. Fishing wasn't the best on account of the unsettled weather. It was stormy - a lot of thunder and lightning. The best walleye fishing is in the channel on the left side of the 2nd island. A good campsite is in the NW corner nearest the portage heading into Koma. Had a great time - there were 6 of us. Saw moose, eagles, peregrine, kestrel, loons, otters, etc. The water level is low on the K. River - some of the portages became a bit longer. The 20 rod is now 40+.
Kawishiwi Lake, Square Lake, Kawasachong Lake, Townline Lake, Polly, Lake
Kawishiwi Lake, Square Lake, Kawasachong Lake, Townline Lake, Polly, Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Kawishiwi Lake,
Square Lake,
Kawasachong Lake,
Townline Lake,
Polly, Lake,