My brother and I spent 8 days in WCPP last year over 4th of July. Planning to go back this year. We move everyday (not that far). Pretty much fishing. This next trip the earliest we can go is about July 15th. Are there any advantages to waiting later or into August. ? Weather or fishing or whatever.
Thanks,
Dan

My first trip was around the July 15th date and we had good fishing, weather, berries and nice warm temps. August might have lower water levels if your traveling anywhere that would be a concern.

fewer bugs.

More people over the portages, making them a little easier to find.

I would say hotter, but then I've had 95-98 degree high temps in WCPP in July.

dd

blueberries are in high season in August.
I am told that fishing is less active then. I am not much at fishing, I guess you gotta be smarter than them to catch 'em :)

I have only gone in August. 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Early August in 2010 - Mid August. High Water Levels, lots of Water.
2011 went in mid August came out towards end LOW Water levels.
2012 I would call normal water levels, not as low as 2011 for sure.
It can be hot, I have had 85 - 93 degree days, it can happen.
In general August has been a good time for me, and they have been getting snow, and moisture. In general the earlier you go the better the water levels. Like nctry said, depends on your route.
Skeeters bad right at dark, stays light till about 10 - 10:15 pm
So long days is a big plus, Ussually light out at 5:15 am.
You don't freeze your butt off in August. Berries are ussually good.
Hope that helps
SunCatcher

We went there in August last year. It was maybe 45-70 degrees (one very cold day, thought it might snow!). The fishing was AWESOME. Caught fish in every lake we fished. Water was high when we were there. We want to go back in June this next year. Happy planning!

quote McVacek: "We want to go back in June this next year. "

If you get to the northern tier of lakes, keep an eye out for a couple of guys in solo canoes (one red; one skin/yellow). We'll be there the first half of June.

BTW: It can be wet in June. On a 10-day solo in 2010, it rained for 7 days. But oddly I didn't see any skeets until I was on the last couple of ports before my take-out.

dd

quote dentondoc: "

quote McVacek: "We want to go back in June this next year. "

If you get to the northern tier of lakes, keep an eye out for a couple of guys in solo canoes (one red; one skin/yellow). We'll be there the first half of June.


BTW: It can be wet in June. On a 10-day solo in 2010, it rained for 7 days. But oddly I didn't see any skeets until I was on the last couple of ports before my take-out.


dd"

We remember hearing about the rain in June. We had none in August, but for August it was quite cool. Rain or shine think we'll always LOVE WCPP!

quote McVacek: "

quote dentondoc: "

quote McVacek: "We want to go back in June this next year. "

If you get to the northern tier of lakes, keep an eye out for a couple of guys in solo canoes (one red; one skin/yellow). We'll be there the first half of June.



BTW: It can be wet in June. On a 10-day solo in 2010, it rained for 7 days. But oddly I didn't see any skeets until I was on the last couple of ports before my take-out.



dd"

We remember hearing about the rain in June. We had none in August, but for August it was quite cool. Rain or shine think we'll always LOVE WCPP!"

This past June might have tested you a little. I had rain and lots of it was heavy on 18 of 26 days I was in there. Encountered several places where the portage crossed "streams" that were raging pretty good. The June of 2011 we had a single rain event that brought water levels up pretty good too. Like ya said though... Ya gotta love WCPP rain or shine.

Amen fellow paddlers, anytime is a good time in WCPP. As I reminded my wife yesterday- There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. Usually the weather changes fast up there but it is possible to get caught in the middle of a low pressure system that just will not move away. One May I was snowed in one day and bathing in the sun the next.

I've been there in August and in late May. I've found the fishing good everytime I've gone. In late May, it may be a little faster, but I've always gotten more fish than I dreamed of. August is usually very warm, but in 2010, I felt the temps get down to the mid 40's in August, with cold wind and rain. You never know what you're going to get. " Just like a box of chocolate" :)

I'm plannding a trip this year around the 4th of July, for around 10 days. Just me and my pup. Haven't decided where I'm going, but leaning toward Glenn Lake area, coming out of Onnie? But, that will depend upon the weather and wind, when I take off. Smaller lakes out of Leano.

Also, would like to do a fall trip. But, that's a ways off.

Greg