Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Help with Duncan
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bposteve |
We had no luck with the lake trout so unfortunately can't help you there. Did catch a few small mouth though. We used the put in at the East end of Bearskin but saw people coming in from the other more Western landing and were pretty jealous. Probably knocks 20 minutes of paddling off. Unrelated to your questions, but two non-BWCA recommendations for you. Have breakfast at Clearwater Lodge. Call ahead and make reservations either for the day you put in or take out. Beautiful place, really nice folks running it, and one fantastic breakfast. They do have bunkhouse accommodations too if you need them. Second, be sure to make the hike up Honeymoon bluff. Fantastic views for very little effort. View is every bit as good as you'll get from the BRT at the stairway portage. |
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lindylair |
I have never fished Lake Trout before, I understand they are there in Duncan but maybe not the most abundant. Any tips on location and technique? Any standout campsites? Shorefishing potential a plus. I understand that you can put in at the West Bearskin landing on the east end of the lake but there may also be another option closer to the west end. How do I get to that spot and is there parking? We wanted an easy in spot with some good photography possibilities as well as some hiking. Sounds like Rose Falls is a nice spot and the BRT is also nearby with some relatively easily accessed overlooks? Given the time we are entering I wouldn't expect too much competition for campsites and Rose Falls could well be roaring. Hope the ice is out well before our trip:) Thanks for any help. |
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lindylair |
Also did not realize, although I probably should have with the ease of access and Rose Falls nearby, that it such a potentially busy place. I am hoping that our entry in mid May dilutes that a little bit and we are able to get comfortably situated in a decent campsite and it's not Jellystone Park up there. I have no illusions of seclusion, just hope it's not crazy. Still soliciting fishing tips, although I have at least a good base to start. Thanks all for the help. |
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lindylair |
Let me know as we get closer if the dates will coincide. Your group/canoe? Maybe I could buy you that Trail Center Breakfast Sunday morning? |
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cyclones30 |
As for lakers, we've had our best luck trolling or drifting with little Cleo spoons. Deep, shallow, and anything in between depending on time of year |
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thegildedgopher |
As far as preparation -- it doesn't get much simpler, or tastier than fresh lake trout in my opinion. Fillet with the skin on. Season and grill on a piece of tin foil. Eat and enjoy. I don't even do oil/butter. I find a small bottle of seasoning a lot easier than bringing lemons and garlic and butter and onions and stuff. I've used lemon pepper, montreal, cajun, or just sea salt and ground peppercorns. |
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Cricket67 |
Highlight was a day trip to Rose where we got into some nice smallmouth along the south shore about 2 miles or so west of the portage. Trolling while we were traveling got us a couple of lakers too. We then walked the BRT to the lookout which we definitely worth the effort. |
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straighthairedcurly |
Follow the dirt road and follow signs to go to Camp Menogyn. You will pass by the turn off to Hungry Jack Lodge. Just before you get to Camp Menogyn is a small lot on your left side that will have numerous cars parked in it. That is the public landing for West Bearskin. If you drive too far, you will just dead end at Menogyn's landing on Bearskin and can turn around to go back. It does save a lot of paddling. If you like hiking, this road also has a trail to Caribou Rock which is a beautiful overlook of surrounding lakes. I never camp on Duncan so I can't speak to fishing or campsites. But it is well worth taking a day trip over to the portage into Rose Lake to see the falls and another scenic overlook. |