Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Canoeing Options along North Shore of Superior?
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smokechaser |
Planning a trip to the BWCA for 2020, but until then, I'm only able to get the extended family to agree to a North Shore road trip from Duluth to Grand Portage for summer of 2019. They said something about the young kids not being up for a canoe trip... (I did my first BWCA trip at 2 so it's really just the parents who aren't up for it but whatever, I recognize it's not for everyone). As they say, going somewhere with someone who doesn't want to be there is worse than not going at all. Anyway, would love to find a few spots to drop the canoe in a small inland lake while we're road tripping up the shore, and would love some recommendations. I'm thinking lakes and campgrounds that are no more than 10ish minutes off the shoreline, if possible. Interested in some fishing (northern pike, walleye, smallmouth, etc.), beautiful scenery, and for me to feel like I at least honor the wilderness by dipping a paddle in the water while I'm up there. Being from Michigan, I don't get out there often. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and wisdom! |
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Northwoodsman |
I would stick to an inland lake as you won't likely be prepared for the big lake. The water is extremely cold year around. You would be hard pressed to find someone swimming in it. You wouldn't want to dump in it that's for sure. Wherever you go, please wear a PFD at all times on the water. |
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old_salt |
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tonyyarusso |
Cloquet River (state water trail) Tettegouche Camp (inland lakes in state park) There are a few lakes close to the shore in the Lutsen to Grand Marais area. |
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bhouse46 |
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WHendrix |
Bill |
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ozarkpaddler |
WHendrix: "I haven't done this, but Sam Cook has a chapter titled "Nothing Doing" in his book Quiet Magic about paddling on Norther Light Lake which is about 13 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais. It sounds real interesting. Yeah, if you could expand that to about 25 miles I have lots of ideas up the GF. |
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rockinrod |
I think the resort owners can issue a "day use" permit free of charge as opposed to a full "overnight paddle" permit. You then could take a canoe, some lunch and a fishing rod for a jaunt while the rest can do their thing. There is almost no way to rush out and experience both, but this seems to work for some. It will be fun for all of you just to be up in that place at any rate. |