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 |
|---|---|---|
| water and ice and no bugs | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Parent Lake Adventure | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Snowbank W/ Disappointment Backpack | Hiking | 3 Days |
| Solo Disappointment | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Less Miles Next Time...... Maybe?? | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| A less than disappointing trip | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Disappointment Lake Winter Adventure | Snowshoeing | 4 Days |
| Snowbank to Spider Lake PMA Loop | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Kekekabic - a trip that ended where it started | Paddling Canoe | 10 Days |
| Gals Trip + Riley | 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 |
Recent Forum Discussions - 27 - Snowbank Lake
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP 27 to EP 30? | Trip Planning Forum | 12-25-2023 | 12-20-2023 |
| 5 days put-in at Snowbank Lake | Fishing Forum | 09-14-2022 | 09-10-2022 |
| Snowbank Lake question | Trip Planning Forum | 04-11-2021 | 04-11-2021 |
| Snowbank Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 07-24-2020 | 07-09-2020 |
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 |