30 - Lake One
Permits Available:
13
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle Only
Ranger Station:
Kawishiwi - 21 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 13 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is a canoe landing at Lake One.
- Latitude: 47.93907 Longitude: -91.47923
- Approx. Directions
Interactive Map ( View Map)
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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Trip Reports - Lake One
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Lake 1 trip | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Spring 2026 Lake One Entry | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| 2026 Alice Trip | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Three Generations on Lake One | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| A bachelor party for the ages! | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Paddle the Magic: Lake One to Insula | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| The Path to Slowfoot Lake | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| Henry’s First Trip | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| First Solo Canoe Trip - BWCA Lake One | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Reid’s first trip | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| One, Two, Three, Pow, Wow! | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Lake Four | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Solo on Lakes 1-3 before fishing season | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Lake Three Base Camp | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Lake Four in Four Days | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 30 - Lake One
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake One to Insula | Trip Planning Forum | 07-20-2026 | 07-17-2026 |
| Lake One - can you paddle this section? | Trip Planning Forum | 06-23-2026 | 06-16-2026 |
| Lake One entry on Memorial Day | Trip Planning Forum | 05-24-2026 | 04-27-2026 |
| Ride from Lake One to Kawishiwi | Trip Planning Forum | 05-12-2026 | 05-11-2026 |
| EP 30 Looping | Trip Planning Forum | 01-30-2026 | 01-29-2026 |
| Lake One to Insula fishing | Fishing Forum | 01-27-2026 | 01-06-2025 |
| Lake One entry point question | Trip Planning Forum | 08-07-2025 | 08-02-2025 |
| Lake One to Clear Lake via Kawashiwi river | Trip Planning Forum | 07-24-2025 | 07-23-2025 |
| Lake one to Snowbank loop | Trip Planning Forum | 07-21-2025 | 07-20-2025 |
| Lake One (EP 30) vs North Kawishiwi (EP 29) | Trip Planning Forum | 05-03-2025 | 05-01-2025 |
| Snowbank to Lake One Loop | Trip Planning Forum | 04-29-2025 | 04-29-2025 |
| Best Map for Lake One? | Trip Planning Forum | 01-31-2025 | 01-29-2025 |
| September 1st Lake One Entry - Where to basecamp | Trip Planning Forum | 08-23-2024 | 08-22-2024 |
| Lake One | Trip Planning Forum | 06-21-2024 | 06-20-2024 |
| EP 30 Lake One | Trip Planning Forum | 06-10-2024 | 06-01-2024 |
Fishing Tips
| Lake | Species |
|---|---|
| Conchu Lake | Smallmouth Bass |
| Adams Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike |
| Hudson Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |
| Insula, Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Walleye |
| Knife Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike |
| Four, Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |
| Three, Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Northern Pike,Walleye |
| Horseshoe Lake | Smallmouth Bass |
| Alice Lake | Walleye |
| Jordan Lake | Northern Pike |
| Disappointment Lake | Smallmouth Bass,Largemouth Bass |