Boundary Waters, Trip Reports, BWCA, Stories

Mudro to Bear Trap and return
by stefj3

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 07/16/2008
Entry & Exit Point: Mudro Lake (restricted--no camping on Horse Lake) (EP 22)
Number of Days: 6
Group Size: 2
Day 2 of 6
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - Fairy lake

In the morning daylight brought us a scattered sky, and we talked excitedly about the moose from the previous night. Her call was so impressive, we decided then and there to stay another day, just to see if we could hear it again that night. Laurie spend the day reading in the sun and took time to join me in casting from shore on occasion. I brought in a small yet edible northern pike, but released him anyway, and Laurie brought in her first smallmouth from the bay (which is loaded with smallmouth of all sizes). We released the 1.5 lb smallmouth she caught as well. The day was passed going over the map, dozing in the sunshine, fishing, watching a trio who had come in to "day fish" Fairy lake, counting the groups passing through (6 groups "out", two groups "in") and finally enjoying a dinner of Mountain-Home Chicken and mashed potatoes, which was a bit complicated to prepare but the flavoring in the spuds made the chicken quite enjoyable. We took time to browse the extensive blueberry patch after hanging the food for the night and each found a handful of ripe berries for dessert...a nice treat. Then off to bed to await the siren which, sadly, never came that night. Still...the night before had been a wonderful event, and we were pleased to be able to hear it even once. The night was spent peacefully enough, as we had Fairy lake to ourselves for the second consecutive night.