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Banksiana
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Cesspool is shallow lake, a bit of water and bottomless watery muck below it. Not a joy to paddle.
Both L4 and L5 exist. I've stayed at L5 (the more northern site) on a number of occasions. It has plentiful tent sites and is high above the water (maybe 20-30 feet) with a sheer cliff (flat level rock edge) to the water. A commanding view for sunsets (and on one occasion a massive storm rolling in to smite us). Best access/parking is on the north side of site with a steep scramble up gravel and rock to gain access. Good access or swimming access to the south but with a longer (probably easier) walk to the main camp. The two largest smallmouths I've ever seen were from Tuck Lake.
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Eyedocron
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There is a small no-name lake between Other Man Lake and Bit Lake going up the Man Chain that is shallow, muddy, and on several of my trips actually stinks.
It is such a shocking difference from the usual beautiful lakes both north and south. I have nicknamed it the Cesspool Lake.
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goblu79
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Does anyone have information regarding the campsites in Tuck Lake on the long slender island in the southern end. Another site lists them as L4 and L5. I've eaten lunch on the island site in the middle of the lake, but I've never ventured down to see if those sites exist.
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goblu79
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Thank you Banksiana!!
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Eyedocron
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My crews have stayed on Tuck Lake a couple of times, in the islands in the north central parts of the lake. We had poor fishing in the south part, and I recall no camping sites in that area.
That said, there is no such thing as a "bad lake" in the Quetico (other than one stinking cesspool between Bell Lake and the Man Chain). Details upon request,
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sns
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Eyedocron: "My crews have stayed on Tuck Lake a couple of times, in the islands in the north central parts of the lake. We had poor fishing in the south part, and I recall no camping sites in that area.
That said, there is no such thing as a "bad lake" in the Quetico (other than one stinking cesspool between Bell Lake and the Man Chain). Details upon request,"
Well, decent chance I get to experience your cesspool in late May...so what gives?
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Minnesotian
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Eyedocron: "There is a small no-name lake between Other Man Lake and Bit Lake going up the Man Chain that is shallow, muddy, and on several of my trips actually stinks.
It is such a shocking difference from the usual beautiful lakes both north and south. I have nicknamed it the Cesspool Lake."
Yep, I remember that one. Looks like the water would be barely above your ankle if you were to step into the water. That would be a terrible idea though because it looks like the whole lake bottom is made of the fine silt and mud that can be found around beaver dams. I remember wondering how deep into the muck I would sink if I stepped into it. When I dipped my paddle down into the muck, I didn't hit a solid bottom.
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