27 - Snowbank Lake
Permits Available:
8
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle or Motor
Ranger Station:
Kawishiwi - 24 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 8 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. Many trip options for paddlers.
- Latitude: 47.97155 Longitude: -91.43265
- Approx. Directions
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Permits
Permit reservations must be made for overnight camping or day use motor in the BWCA. You can make permit reservations through an outfitter or directly. Day use permits for paddling are available at the entry point and do not require a reservation or a fee.
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Outfitting/Gear Rental
View OutfittersTrip Reports - Snowbank Lake
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Disappointment Lake Winter Adventure | Snowshoeing | 4 Days |
| Snowbank to Spider Lake PMA Loop | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Jumanji 2020 | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| Snowbank to Thomas 2020 | Paddling Canoe | 8 Days |
| Kekekabic Trail/ Canoe Trip Hybrid | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Father Daughter trip | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Embracing the Elements - Snowbank Loop | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Snowbank to Thomas Memorial Weekend 2019 | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| A solo new beginning | Paddling Canoe | 10 Days |
| Snowbank to Thomas | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Solo Trip to Raven Lake (Mugwump PMA 8) 2018 | Paddling Canoe | 10 Days |
| EP 27 - Snowbank to Thomas and back in May 2018 | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| 3-day out-and-back to Fraser Oct. 2017 | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Snowbank to Fraser and Back (the what not to do edition) | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Disappointment Lake - 2nd Trip to BWCA | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 27 - Snowbank Lake
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowbank Lake question | Trip Planning Forum | 04-11-2021 | 04-11-2021 |
| Snowbank Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 07-24-2020 | 07-09-2020 |
| Snowbank Lake | Fishing Forum | 05-14-2019 | 03-16-2013 |
| Snowbank Lake Fire | Trip Planning Forum | 08-26-2018 | 08-24-2018 |
| Duncan Lake to Snowbank Lake 10 days Mid September | Trip Planning Forum | 02-18-2017 | 02-16-2017 |
Fishing Tips
| Lake | Species |
|---|---|
| Thomas Lake | Northern Pike |
| Ima Lake | Lake Trout,Walleye |
| Insula, Lake | Walleye,Northern Pike,Smallmouth Bass |
| Parent Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike |
| Disappointment Lake | Northern Pike,Smallmouth Bass,Largemouth Bass,Walleye |