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SlackerV

11/08/2011 01:01PM

My Girlfriend and I are planning a trip for mid-June.
We're taking big sea Kayaks (Prijon Marlin and Eddyline Raven).
We've decided against portaging and just sticking to a big Lake.
So far Sag looks the best.
We're fond of the east side of the B/W, have we overlooked any other big water (comparable to Sag)?

We've been on Seagull but prefer something larger.

Any advice on Sag or other lakes.
Thanks,
MK

There is no bad weather, only poor clothing choices

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moosedrool

11/08/2011 01:33PM

maybe brule or lac la croix.

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moosedrool

11/08/2011 01:34PM

or basswood for that matter, one portage from moose lake

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bhouse46

11/08/2011 01:37PM

While portaging a kayak is not the most desirable, it can be done with willingness to make more than one trip and a little planning in how things are packed. Big lakes in the wilderness are special, but also generally subject to smaller motor boats and less quiet privacy. Think about maybe one or two portages to get you into those opportunities.

I am looking at Basswood and understand there is a truck portage option that will allow transport of the kayak with all gear inside. Others will have more information on this and I would like to here their input as it is what I hope to do for my solo in 2012.

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TuscaroraBorealis

11/08/2011 03:25PM

Brule lake has plenty to see and do. And, unlike most of the other large lakes, motors are not allowed. (If that's important?)

A small sample of Brule lake this past summer.

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SlackerV

11/08/2011 03:37PM

As always thank you so much for the input.

Last year we hiked our yaks into Newport state park (Door Co. WI).
Judging by the maps we thought we could launch into Lake Michigan from the campsite.
Due to low water levels that turned out not to be practical.

The point of the story is it soured us on portaging kayaks (our sea-yaks anyway).
Seagull was great but it seemed too small for a week's trip.
Seagull was beautiful though, like being in an old Hamm's beer commercial (Land of Sky Blue Waters etc.).

After checking the suggestions listed above Saganaga still seems to be our best fit.

Is there specific information about that lake anyone can relate?

Best camping spots?
Things not to miss?
A section of the lake not to overlook?

Thanks,
MK

There is no bad weather, only poor clothing choices

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TuscaroraBorealis

11/08/2011 06:19PM

Saganaga map

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Woodtick

11/08/2011 06:22PM

You could do the big loop around Sag and Northern Light Lake. However, some portaging may be required.

Have you considered Voyaguers NP? Lots of good sea kayaking if you don't mind sharing the lake with power boats.

A circumnavigation of Aulneau Peninsula on the Ontario portion of LOTW would also be a good option. Personally, I'd choose Aulneau Peninsula over Voyaguers.

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maxxbhp

11/12/2011 06:24AM

These were taken from the north camp at Englishman Island. American Point is the cutoff for motor use, still a fair amount of west Sag after that. Lots of camps, small islands, etc, and you have a very, very short portage into Zephyr if you want. PS, you're gonna get your money's worth outta those yaks if the wind gets up

"Old Nashville still has a song and dance, and the Florida girls still wear no underpants. And we all get drunk at the football game, yeh the new south, thank God is still the same" Hank Williams, jr

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