Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: July trip off Gunflint Trail
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lindylair |
Day 2 head into Pine and check out Johnson falls, short trail from the western end of Pine and one of the prettiest spots in the BWCA. Two sets of falls, make sure to check them both out. Great swimming hole at the base of the first falls. Camp on Pine. This is a big/long lake with good fishing and several campsites but big enough that you never feel crowded. Day 3 head over to John Lake, 3 campsites all good, good fishing, nice daytrip up the Royal River. Day 4 head over to East or West Pike Lake, for scenery and fishing. lake trout, smallies and reported muskie in there. Day 5 move back to Clearwater and grab a site on the eastern end of Clearwater, beautiful lake, good smallie and Lake Trout fishing, some sites have a view of the Palisades which are beautiful. Head out from there. Not a super challenging trip, few but longer portages, good lakes and fishing, lots of time to just soak up the wilderness. No tow needed. Could also be done just as easily starting at Little John Lake, #_ 69 John Lake. At the end of the arrowhead trail, a little further north and a little more remote. |
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Scott Lightfoot |
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Cricket67 |
Overall, I think it is very difficult to find solitude and great fishing in one spot. If there is good fishing there will be people there. But basecamping on a neighboring lake could give you a bit of both. Another option with Voyageurs would be to get towed to Red Rock and make your way to Ogishimuncie for basecamp (very doable in a day), although it can get busy. Again, perhaps find a smaller lake adjacent. I spent a couple nights on Spice Lake on a trip, we did not see anyone else while we were there. |
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