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bwcasolo
02/06/2016 05:31AM
 
is there a legal seagull entry on the north end of the lake.
i have started a trip at seagull outfitters before, but wanted a new entry area.
i know there is an entry, south of seagull outfitters.
 
walleye_hunter
02/06/2016 06:44AM
 
Yep, it's the same entry point (54). It's a much more scenic paddle than the south side of 3 mile island. There is a little chute to paddle up but that is no big deal.
 
cowdoc
02/06/2016 08:01AM
 
ok....I know where the launch is on the backside of the campground, but I assume you still have to take the short walk and park your vehicle in the big lot down by Trails End Cafe....is this correct?
 
walleye_hunter
02/06/2016 09:41AM
 
quote Kiporby: "Sometimes paddling up that chute isn't so easy, but there is a shorty portage east of it.



I agree that paddling the north side of seagull is far more scenic than the south side."

I've paddled up that chute no less than 50 times and I am by no means a good paddler. Just stay behind that big rock on the east side as long as possible and then take advantage of the eddy.
 
Grandma L
02/06/2016 12:13PM
 
If you are heading north - is it better to take the Sag #55 entry?
 
butthead
02/06/2016 02:01PM
 
Almost a yearly regular at Trails End campground. A few minutes walk between EP54 and the large parking lot by the outfitter. Sandy launch area. Several camps with direct access.
Last June spent some time watching canoes and kayaks pass out into the main lake, more than a few dumped! I did also, first time going thru. Entering the bay is fun!


butthead
 
butthead
02/06/2016 04:54PM
 
Let me know when.


butthead
 
bwcasolo
02/06/2016 05:34PM
 
u got it!
 
bwcasolo
02/06/2016 04:02PM
 
quote butthead: "Almost a yearly regular at Trails End campground. A few minutes walk between EP54 and the large parking lot by the outfitter. Sandy launch area. Several camps with direct access.
Last June spent some time watching canoes and kayaks pass out into the main lake, more than a few dumped! I did also, first time going thru. Entering the bay is fun!



butthead"

let's meet somtime. i will be there mid may 2016.
 
shock
02/06/2016 06:33PM
 
quote Kiporby: "Sometimes paddling up that chute isn't so easy, but there is a shorty portage east of it.



I agree that paddling the north side of seagull is far more scenic than the south side."
that chute in early may, it can be more difficult than what it looks(to paddle). the 1st time i paddled through there i was like this will be simple, we had to dig abit more than i expected.
 
butthead
02/07/2016 10:27AM
 
Look at the rapids flowing north to Gull, shows how much water is flowing into the EP bay! Kind of deceptive.


butthead
 
Kiporby
02/06/2016 07:56AM
 
Sometimes paddling up that chute isn't so easy, but there is a shorty portage east of it.


I agree that paddling the north side of seagull is far more scenic than the south side.
 
TuscaroraBorealis
02/06/2016 08:21AM
 
quote cowdoc: "ok....I know where the launch is on the backside of the campground, but I assume you still have to take the short walk and park your vehicle in the big lot down by Trails End Cafe....is this correct?"


Yes
 
bwcasolo
02/06/2016 09:31AM
 
thanks all, possible spring, trout solo trip.