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June 06 2026

Entry Point 49 - Skipper & Portage Lakes

Skipper and Portage Lakes entry point allows overnight paddle only. 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 28 miles. Access is a 320-rod portage from Poplar Lake or a 230-rod portage from Iron Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1865 feet
Latitude: 48.0517
Longitude: -90.5366
Skipper & Portage Lakes - 49

4 day slim lake trip

by Jeremy7711
Trip Report

Entry Date: August 02, 2013
Entry Point: Slim Lake
Number of Days: 4
Group Size: 2

Trip Introduction:
We had a wonderful time on Slim. The small mouth fishing was awesome. The loons put on quite a show for us. They swam by in pairs every night & sang us to sleep. We even heard a moose calling the first night out. The scenery & wildlife took our breath away every moment we were out there. We are already planning & waiting in anticipation for next years trip!

Report


Had a wonderful time!

 


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