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If fishing is your thing, you’ll appreciate the general comments about the fishing potential for each suggested route. The serious angler will find more information about each lake in Appendix III. All of the 185 BWCAW lakes in this book are listed alphabetically. Data about each lake, obtained from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, include overall size, littoral size (acreage of the lake that is less than 15 feet deep), maximum depth, and the game-fish species that are known to inhabit the lake.

A Note About Portages

Any trip to the BWCAW will require portaging your canoe and packs. Some are so short that the water on your hull may still be dripping when you put the canoe back into the water. Others can be longer than a mile. While many portages are dry and easily traversed, others can be shoe-sucking slogs through bogs and swamps.

Portages require physical strength, balance, and stamina. Using improper technique when lifting a canoe into position when you are tired and spent after a long day of paddling can lead to injuries. Investing in a well-fitting and comfortable portage pad can allow you to keep your mind on the trail and not your sore shoulders.