We're planning to basecamp on S. Kawishiwi River, hopefully just south of Clear Lake, and looking for input: is it best to enter at #29 North Kawishiwi and head south or enter at #32 South Kawishiwi and head north? This will be a new section for us (2 adults, 2 kids (11 & 9), and a dog). The distance appears to be about the same.

We'd consider #33 Little Gabbro Lake as well, but that one has a couple of longer portages than the other entry points and I'll likely need to double portage...the kids are getting stronger, but not quite single-portage strong.

#32 is pretty easy and straight forward. Quick drive from Ely. Went there in October this year and caught tons of fish!

If you haven't seen it already... Farm Lake trip report.

Hey jeff it's redsuit :)

good luck buddy

lol, nice! Good to see you on here.

Went with EP32, timed it right since all permits including and surrounding our chosen entry day were booked within 90 seconds.

Good Choice. I like 32 and the Triangle.

we picked the same EP as you this year lol. we have been hitting south hegmann since the kids were 3, it's time for a little circle route this year, they will be 7 and 10
what date did you get? we are august 25th

Going in on 7/30. We've been doing a similar route with the kids as well (Sawbill, then east), we're excited to switch it up this year. Will likely book one more trip as well, just needed to secure the bigger/family trip.

that's cool :)

well nice to see you here, this community is a bit less rough and tumble than our other one. Will be awaiting the obligatory pics on social media!

Goin in June 18th, Can't wait. EP 32