Up at 5:00. Sweet rolls, oatmeal, coffee and off to Hatchet. According to some on BWCA.com it is supposed to be good for walleye.

The portage landing is interesting but not too difficult. C hooks a small northern almost immediately in Hatchet but overall fishing is very slow. The day’s yield is a couple of small northerns and a couple of small walleye. Three packages of instant mashed potatoes and the fish make for a sufficient dinner.

The wind had picked up during the day. As we leave Hatchet it is coming out of the east at 15-20 MPH. Once again the SR Q17’s prove their mettle and the crossing is without incident.

A couple more turtles are hanging around. One or two are even bold enough to venture up into the camp site.

Even with that strong wind fluttering the tents at times it still feels good to go to bed at 9:00 PM.