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jwartman59 |
Your typical BWCA canoe may not be a good choice for these lakes. You'll want a big deep canoe with a bit of rocker. I've paddled across Lake Nipigon in a seventeen foot w/c prospector. Even in very large swells, I never felt in danger of taking on water. I have an 18' Chestnut Prospector that can stay dry in conditions that would ground any other canoe. Even a Grumman would be a better choice than say a MNII. |
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tpothen |
Keep in mind when planning your trip as to how big the lakes are. They don't look that big on a map but when you see them in person they are huge. Plan for no direct crossings if there's much for wind and stay by shore as much as possible and you'll have a good time. |
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MN_Lindsey |
We were on the largest houseboat offered that slept thirteen, and my dad (who passed away the summer after our trip) threaded us through the needle that is King Williams Narrows with perfection! It's an absolutely GORGEOUS pass. Grassy bay is good. We definitely saw tenters and canoers, but just know that if it's a windy nasty day, Namakan and Crane Lake and Sand Point are going to make you wind bound. Depending on your time, a paddle up to Kettle Falls - stop in at the bar and have a cold one. Definitely a cool stop. The very top of Namakan is very narrow and speedboats aren't plentiful. If you can make it up there, I think you'll be very happy. Took us three days to get there by HB though. Here's a photo from our campsite on Grassy Bay. It's definitely more of a HB site, but it was an AMAZING sandy beach site none-the-less. We brought PVC pipes and played Beersbee at this site. Personally, I wouldn't canoe this area. I'd rent a HB, but its GORGEOUS none-the-less, and I hope you have an amazing time! |
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lindylair |
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