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Date/Time: 05/04/2024 12:52AM
EP 1 - Trout Lake Towing Options?

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Cc26 05/31/2020 07:13PM
Call shamrock marina and ask for his guy - I forget his name, but they hauled 2 canoes for us for $150 round trip- worth every penny if you ask me. Many people get turned around and lost on vermillion. It was an older guy and his son
straighthairedcurly 05/31/2020 01:42PM
Not sure when the marina you mentioned supposedly closed but we saw loads of canoes getting tows when we were on Vermillion a year and a half ago. Hard to believe there isn't someone offering them since it is such a popular area.


However, we paddled Vermillion on our way to Trout and Pine, and it really is not a bad paddle at all. Lots of islands and bays to provide shelter.
Bushpilot 05/30/2020 06:42PM
It is only about a 3 mile paddle. If the wind is from the wrong direction it could suck.
I know of no one that has tow boats with canoe racks, but I am sure you could find someone to pull you across.


Try calling Lonnie Johnson he runs the motor portage and also guides on Vermilion.
1-218-780-3610
frlu0501 05/30/2020 03:38PM
Always wanted to do this trip to Pine, Chad, Buck but I've never pulled the trigger. Does anyone offer a tow across Vermillion? Last I read the marina doesn't offer this service any longer. No tow would be a deal-breaker for my wife. Thanks.