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Entry Point 1 - Trout Lake

Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Cook, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access from LakeVermilion via 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
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tdaubee
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06/06/2017 09:09AM
 
New Trip Report posted by tdaubee

Trip Name: Maiden Voyage to BWCA.

Entry Point: 31

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mirth
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06/06/2017 10:38AM
 
Sounds like a great trip and nice fish! Thanks for sharing!

When a man is part of his canoe, he is part of all that canoes have ever known. - Sigurd F. Olson, "The Singing Wilderness"
boonie
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06/06/2017 01:27PM
 
It sounds like your maiden voyage into the BW went well; I remember you asking lots of questions. Glad it went well and you guys enjoyed it.
Mocha
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06/06/2017 03:32PM
 
very nice trip report and photos. having similar interests in fishing really helps since it sounds like you did a lot of fishing. feel free to post a photo when you get your fish back from the taxidermist!

you might consider a crazy creek seat for the canoe that also doubles as a campchair. i use both the canoe seat plus a separate Helinox chair for in camp since getting up off the ground isn't as fun as it used to be.

there is also a photography forum on this site where you can post your photos.
hwdhusky
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06/07/2017 09:41PM
 
Sounds like an enjoyable first trip all around. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Moonpath
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06/17/2017 07:02AM
 
Good Report and glad you got to catch some trophy fish toward the end. Here is a suggestion on something that you may not be aware of. The fish you kept are likely 10 years old. Normally, it is not a good idea to keep such large fish because they are the brood stock for the future. Consider that if you want a fish mount, you can have a taxidermist do what is called a "replica mount." Here you only need a picture and measurement. The only reason you were able to keep these fish, if not intended for consumption, is because you were near your take out point. In the future, if you catch a big fish mid trip or far from your take out you can take pictures and do a replica mount. I have kept some big fish on my trips in the past but no longer do so. Keep this in mind for your likely future trips and future trophies. Tight lines, JerryG
pswith5
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06/20/2017 05:41PM
 
Nice report. Nice fish. Thanks for sharing.

Without the bad times, the good times wouldn't seem so good.
jswamp
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06/20/2017 06:52PM
 
Nice report sounds like you both had fun
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