33 - Little Gabbro Lake
Permits Available:
1.5
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle Only
Ranger Station:
Kawishiwi - 23 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 1.5 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is a 200-rod portage from the parking lot to Little Gabbro Lake.
- Latitude: 47.84809 Longitude: -91.63571
- 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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Outfitting/Gear Rental
View OutfittersTrip Reports - Little Gabbro Lake
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gabbro 2024 | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Three Generations at a Gabbro Lake Basecamp | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Can you canoe Judd Lake? | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| September 2015 BWCA EP 33 | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Cold Clear Silence | Snowshoeing | 3 Days |
| EP 33 - Two Kids Under 7 Tackle the BWCA | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| BWCA 2012 Trip | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Estro Fest | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Gabbro Trip | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Rainy Days were here again | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Kawishiwi Loop of 2009 | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Gabbro 2009--Windy, Windier and Winter | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Gabbro, Bald Eagle, First solo | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Gabbro Wind 8-22 | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| What a blast! Gabbro - BE - Pietro - Kawishiwi - Clear | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 33 - Little Gabbro Lake
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Time Trip to BWCA - Little Gabbro? | Trip Planning Forum | 01-03-2025 | 12-28-2024 |
| Entry point #33 Little Gabbro Portage | Trip Planning Forum | 08-03-2024 | 08-01-2024 |
| Entry point #33 Little Gabbro Portage | Trip Planning Forum | 02-12-2024 | 02-03-2024 |
| Little Gabbro entry | Fishing Forum | 02-07-2024 | 02-03-2024 |
| Gabbro/Bald Eagle | Fishing Forum | 07-19-2023 | 07-10-2023 |
| Quick Little Gabbro Question | Trip Planning Forum | 07-07-2023 | 07-07-2023 |
| EP 33 Loop Questions | Trip Planning Forum | 07-07-2023 | 07-04-2023 |
| Is Little Gabbro EP possible? | Trip Planning Forum | 01-30-2023 | 01-25-2023 |
| Is Little Gabbro EP possible? | Trip Planning Forum | 01-25-2023 | 01-25-2023 |
| Gabbro this weekend | Fishing Forum | 07-17-2022 | 07-11-2022 |
| 1st Gabbro/Bald Eagle Trip | Fishing Forum | 06-02-2022 | 05-20-2022 |
| Little Gabbro already filled up? | Trip Planning Forum | 01-26-2022 | 01-26-2022 |
| Little Gabbro or South Hegman? | Fishing Forum | 10-25-2021 | 10-24-2021 |
| How are things around EP33 (Little Gabbro, Gabbro)? | Trip Planning Forum | 08-27-2021 | 08-10-2021 |
| S. Kawishiwi-Gabbro Intel | Trip Planning Forum | 08-01-2021 | 08-01-2021 |
Fishing Tips
| Lake | Species |
|---|---|
| Gabbro Lake | Northern Pike,Smallmouth Bass,Walleye |
| Pietro Lake | Smallmouth Bass |
| Turtle Lake | Northern Pike |
| Gull Lake | Walleye |
| Bald Eagle Creek | Northern Pike |