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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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Richwon4
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06/14/2011 02:42PM
 
New Trip Report posted by Richwon4

Trip Name: Fourteen Hours, Four Guys, Toyota Corrolla. and one wrecked Kevlar Canoe.

Entry Point: 23

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Bannock
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06/14/2011 03:09PM
 
Nice. Thanks.

Bannock
boonie
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06/14/2011 03:52PM
 
Nice report. Sorry about the canoe - it will reinforce my habit of always tieing it down.
TuscaroraBorealis
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06/14/2011 04:33PM
 
Thanks for taking the time to share your story.


Bummer about the canoe. Sometimes I guess a person never knows what they'll encounter next? At least you were still able to use it and not have to end your trip prematurely. Just added to the adventure right? One day you'll look back on it & laugh........Just not today! :)
wawasee
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06/15/2011 07:06AM
 
Rich sorry about the canoe but it sounds like a good trip overall. If you go into Fourtown try a day trip to Fairy for Walleye. You will be the only boat on the lake. Boot also holds some large walleye.
paddlefamily
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06/15/2011 01:26PM
 
Thanks for sharing. That is a nice route with interesting lakes and scenery.
Richwon4
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06/15/2011 09:12PM
 
quote wawasee: "Rich sorry about the canoe but it sounds like a good trip overall. If you go into Fourtown try a day trip to Fairy for Walleye. You will be the only boat on the lake. Boot also holds some large walleye."


My father and I are going to camp either on Fourtown or Horse in late August, I'd like to know more about the walleye in Fairy and or Boot as we will be in the area. Thanks
wawasee
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06/16/2011 06:56AM
 
We caught some nice Walleye around the small rock piles on Boot. We also caught some drifting leeches in 15 feet of water down the middle of the lake. Fairy lake I have caught some nice Walleye around the big island and drifting from the big island back into the little bay just north of the island. The Walleye on Fairy have a nice golden color to them. The camp site on the east side of Fairy lake #1087 is a nice site to camp at.
Zulu
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06/16/2011 07:51AM
 

Richwon4 - Great Trip Report! Sorry about the canoe. I am glad you had a great time despite that.
The Boy Scouts slogging along dropping gear all over the trail must have been a sight to see.
The Horse/Fourtown area should be way less crowded this Sept. when you return with your dad. Thanks for creating this report. It was a good read.
Amok
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06/16/2011 03:14PM
 
Nice report, it is too bad about the canoe. Sometimes I wonder "Can I just pull this up on the bank and tip it over?" but after hearing about your unfortunate incident, I will secure my canoe every time. I'm sorry that's an expensive lesson to learn.


The unexpected can happen, I'm glad for you that the canoe was still useable and didn't ruin your trip!

Trust, but verify. The Lord will provide !!!!
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