I have 8 nights 9 days to do a solo trip, May 16th would be my 1st day just wondering what you would do, I'll travel and do some fishing, thanks for the help and your opinion.

I'd go to the Q just because I'm a Q snob. A really nice route is one I took on a solo in 2011. Enter at PP and camp on Shade Lk. Then go north through McNiece to Kashapiwi for night 2. Then hop west into Joyce and Marj. These are less traveled lakes and both are great fishing but you can continue to Burt where there are real nice sites on the mid lake islands. This is a good spot to lay over.

Going home you can go through Pauline (largemouth bass here)to McIntyre and down through Sarah and out through Isabella and North Bay of Basswood.

You should have plenty of time for this route with a few layovers. There's a small lake off the north end of Sarah that you can do a short bush crash to excellent largemouth fishing. North Bay is also great fishing (Sunday Bay).

You can read my trip report if you decide to go this way. I had 10 nights so went further west to Robinson on the way out.

+1 TomT's route, simply because I have done a small part of it Kahs/McNiece, and the rest is on my list. --Goose

I'm a WCPP snob so guess where I'd go. :) I'd do one of several ways to get to Paull Lake. I'm thinking Mexican Hat and down thru Burnt Rock Lake.

Or if the Minjim Route is opened up like Harlan is thinking I'd do that hands down. Would prefer to have ten days for this one.

No matter where you go... Canoe Country is a great place no matter which park you go.

If i had that amount of time available i would go to the Q. Id enter from the north to save on fees and a tow.

I wish i was a Q snob :)

You could also take a look at a couple guys hunters island loop trip reports. That looks bucket list-ish and something to put on your resume...

I think my longest is 6 days, so I won't be of help.

quote Exo: "You could also take a look at a couple guys hunters island loop trip reports. That looks bucket list-ish and something to put on your resume..."

The other is the length of he BWCA using the Voyaguer Highway - from Crane to the Royal River (or even beyond if Grand Portage interests you.).

I would probably explore a PMA. I would maybe consider some sort of loop through LLC area. Maybe combine these? I would definetely secure an entry point and then just go. 9 days would be awesome.

Starting that early in the season, I would pick a route in the Q where I could target some lake trout, since I have never fished for them. Lakes like Quetico, Cirrus, and Jean from the north side. Argo,with a tow from Zup's on LLC. --Goose

If you have an off-road vehicle, consider canoeing on Crown Land.

Advantages: You can drive down a logging cut right up to a lake and immediately have a lake to yourself. You're free to go anywhere you want from there and free to camp wherever you want. Fishing can be fantastic as you'll be casting to fish that don't see lures.

Disadvantages: There might not be portage trails. If there are, they won't be maintained. Plus, none of us will be able to advise you as you'll be picking a lake or lakes that none of us know, so you'll have to figure it out as you go.

It might be worth your checking out my "Off my bucket list" trip report out of Brant. Mort

Thinking more in the bwca, don't really want to spend the extra money to do the Quetico, someday I will try it.

OK, in the BW, a trip I always wanted to but never took, would be going from Kawishiwi Lake up thru Polly, Malberg, etc. and doing a "lollipop loop" into the the lakes north of the Kawishiwi River -- Adams, Boulder, Makwa, and back out the same way you went in. Little traveled, under-fished, wildlife encounter possibilities. If you needed outfitting or a canoe, Sawbill (Bill Olson) is nearby. --Goose

Last summer I did a solo out of Little Indian Sioux and headed north to Lac la Croix. Entry Point 14. Took me 8 days to do a easy loop. Lots to see in that area, lots of fishing, and lots of underused campsites. Some pictographs. There are also lots of different routes to take.

In the BW, I've still got a lot of entries on my bucket list.

I like Old Grey Goose's suggestion. You could also do that one with a loop to the west.

I also really liked my trip through EP #14, Little Indian Sioux North, that Minnesotian mentioned, although I stayed in the little lakes just south of LLC.

Then there are some I haven't done, but want to: Little Indian Sioux South, a trip through the Beartrap, a Stuart River entry, Angleworm, Seagull, and...

Lots of options. Hope you have another good one.

Wabakimi perhaps?

Allanwater river

or

Albany R.

Or

Start at Savant and head over/out Caribou

...just a few ideas to through into the mix...

quote OldGreyGoose: "OK, in the BW, a trip I always wanted to but never took, would be going from Kawishiwi Lake up thru Polly, Malberg, etc. and doing a "lollipop loop" into the the lakes north of the Kawishiwi River -- Adams, Boulder, Makwa, and back out the same way you went in. Little traveled, under-fished, wildlife encounter possibilities. If you needed outfitting or a canoe, Sawbill (Bill Olson) is nearby. --Goose"

I'm thinking this area, my 1st trip made it to Alice but not past it, lots of different routes this way.

quote boonie: "In the BW, I've still got a lot of entries on my bucket list.


I like Old Grey Goose's suggestion. You could also do that one with a loop to the west.


I also really liked my trip through EP #14, Little Indian Sioux North, that Minnesotian mentioned, although I stayed in the little lakes just south of LLC.


Then there are some I haven't done, but want to: Little Indian Sioux South, a trip through the Beartrap, a Stuart River entry, Angleworm, Seagull, and...


Lots of options. Hope you have another good one. "

L.L.C. is on my bucket list, someday soon.

Life is short. I'd go to the Q. You won't regret it.

This is the route I had planned on doing last fall, unfortunately life got in the way. If I can swing the time, I'll be doing it this spring.

Put in at Clearwater. Head east to John. Loop NW following the border route to Big Sag. Cross Sag and loop S to Ogish. From there swing through Tusc, Long Island, Gaskin and take out on Poplar.

At Poplar, paddle to Trail Center, drink a large cold beer and try to hitch a ride back to the Clearwater entry.

This can be shortened by starting at John, but then vehicle logistics come into play a bit more.

quote TomT: "Life is short. I'd go to the Q. You won't regret it.


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Tom T,

Not to back away from a Wabakimi (or WCPP for that matter) but I couldn't agree more -- I did 3 trips into the Q last season and each one was great. The Q would be(and is) an excellent choice.

quote TomT: "Life is short. I'd go to the Q. You won't regret it.


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Do you need a passport to do this and how much per day?

quote housty9: "

quote TomT: "Life is short. I'd go to the Q. You won't regret it.



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Do you need a passport to do this and how much per day?"

housty9,

Yes, you will need a passport. Here is the link to Ontario Parks which will give you all the info on fees. Ontario Parks

There are threads from this past summer in the Quetico forum that detail all the fees -- If I remember correctly, the camping fees are $14 or 15 per night. I'll let others fill you in on specifics such as fishing licenses, the outdoors card, etc. Happy planning!

quote HighnDry: "

quote housty9: "

quote TomT: "Life is short. I'd go to the Q. You won't regret it.



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Do you need a passport to do this and how much per day?"

housty9,


Yes, you will need a passport. Here is the link to Ontario Parks which will give you all the info on fees. Ontario Parks


There are threads from this past summer in the Quetico forum that detail all the fees -- If I remember correctly, the camping fees are $14 or 15 per night. I'll let others fill you in on specifics such as fishing licenses, the outdoors card, etc. Happy planning!"

$21.50/night if entering at prairie portage or cache bay.

Thanks for the help, now to make a plan.

Frost river area up into Little Sag.

tony