I have always done my trips to the BW in mid summer. My buddy and I made the mistake of taking our kids fishing in Canada. The kids discovered that it is easier to fish from a 17 ft Lund than it is fishing in a canoe and have balked at the BW again for their annual outdoor trip with the dads.

The good news is that I am now able to go to the BW moving forward in the fall after the kids go back to school. This way I get at least two northern adventures a year.

I am going in Sept 20. We are planning on going in EP 33, Little Gabbro and basecamping for 4 nights on Gabbro. Relaxing, reading a book, napping on a hammock and fishing are our main objectives.

I do not need any input on relaxing, reading or how to nap. I got that covered!!!

I have never fished this late in the year in the BW. Are leeches available or is that a good bait that time of year? Or should I just bring crawlers or try to keep minnows? I like throwing a bobber out and relaxing on shore while reading. Can't really do that without live bait.

Any input on a campsite that has good shore fishing?

No leeches by that time, but minnows and crawlers would be options. Good time to find the bigger fish, you can always find a rock hump, anchor, slip bobber and read.

I'd try bringing in minnows. They should be easier to keep that time of year. Plus crappies like minnows....some nice crappies in Gabbro.

I second mr barley. Minnows would be the best choice for what you plan on doing. Also welcome back.

Our group caught some northerns off shore of the island site just north after you enter the lake. Also a few walleye and crappies not far away. Last week.

I'm going in to Gabbro (EP33) on the 25th... If you can please post any insights after tour trip.. Much appreciated

I did a Gabbro 3 day trip similar timing (early Oct) a few years back. We had our most success with walleye trolling raps. We brought minnows and did a fair amount of jigging or slip bobbering with them. We caught some crappie (a few real nice ones) and bass with that strategy - but weren't able to get many walleye that way. We didn't catch anything from camp - but we spent most our time in the boat.

Dman5501, our crew of 4 is going into Gabbro on the 26th. We're planning to stay on Gabbro, hoping to get a site on the north side of the lake. You?

Dbor: "I have always done my trips to the BW in mid summer. My buddy and I made the mistake of taking our kids fishing in Canada. The kids discovered that it is easier to fish from a 17 ft Lund than it is fishing in a canoe and have balked at the BW again for their annual outdoor trip with the dads.

The good news is that I am now able to go to the BW moving forward in the fall after the kids go back to school. This way I get at least two northern adventures a year.

I am going in Sept 20. We are planning on going in EP 33, Little Gabbro and basecamping for 4 nights on Gabbro. Relaxing, reading a book, napping on a hammock and fishing are our main objectives.

I do not need any input on relaxing, reading or how to nap. I got that covered!!!

I have never fished this late in the year in the BW. Are leeches available or is that a good bait that time of year? Or should I just bring crawlers or try to keep minnows? I like throwing a bobber out and relaxing on shore while reading. Can't really do that without live bait.

Any input on a campsite that has good shore fishing?"

Last year I went in mid sept and was able to get a few small leeches from Lynn at VNO. They worked really well, that was they only place that had any, I'll bet crawlers would work too. I was on the kawishiwii river just east of gabbro, the walleyes were in about 12" of water we trolled cranks until we found them then just jigged with a twister tail. Pike were easy they would bite about anything shiny. We caught a lot of smallies and about 5 or 6 crappies