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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Winter Camping and Activities Ever Been to Paulson? |
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07/19/2016 08:47AM
I am looking at a winter trip--seems like a great next challenge--and I just made a contact with someone who can get me to Paulson (via the long portage off of Seagull). This person stated that the laker fishing there is pretty good.
Anyone ever been there?
My daughter is working at Wilderness Canoe Base and that would be our starting point.
Thanks!
Anyone ever been there?
My daughter is working at Wilderness Canoe Base and that would be our starting point.
Thanks!
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07/19/2016 12:51PM
I have not been there but have looked into it, from everything I have read the fishing is good but they don't get very large. It also sounds like the portage can be difficult which would make me nervous for the winter as my experience is winter can be more difficult depending on the snow depth. If you go I would love to hear how the portage went. I love to hear that I am not the only person already planning winter trips.
07/19/2016 08:34PM
My daugher did that portage last month for her staff training and she said it was a real bruiser. And she's pretty tough!! She even did Stuart River with me a few years ago. That said, the guy who would go with us knows the way very well and that would be helpful. I'll update you when we make our plan!
07/21/2016 03:31PM
I went into Paulsen solo the January right after the blowdown. The portage was long, but not terrible and the views at that time were stunning.
Was in there in the middle of last January, but we went in from Glossy on the south side. There was no sign anyone had been in.
Sorry, I'm not a fisherman, so no advice that way.
Was in there in the middle of last January, but we went in from Glossy on the south side. There was no sign anyone had been in.
Sorry, I'm not a fisherman, so no advice that way.
07/21/2016 09:13PM
Thanks Bear. I know of your winter camping legend through a visit to Dan Cooke last winter, and of course from the Star Trib article.
My partners and I are newbies but really want to give this a try. It seems like such a great next challenge!
My partners and I are newbies but really want to give this a try. It seems like such a great next challenge!
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