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Posted by: Srobocop Posted on: Mar 1^st, 2016 at 10:28pm	Quote
I live only an hour from there. Went 3 times last summer. Not a bad place to spend a weekend when you don't want to go far. Idk if i've ever caught Perch without live bait. Sounds interesting. I usually camp on Klondike Lake.

Posted by: Yellowbird Posted on: Oct 9^th, 2015 at 11:31am	Quote
Byers Lake

Posted by: Chris M. Posted on: Oct 8^th, 2015 at 5:28pm	Quote
Do you know which lake the eastern most was that was fishable. I am going to try to fish but it looks like there are some really tight regs on the fishing.

Posted by: Chris M. Posted on: Oct 8^th, 2015 at 5:26pm	Quote
Thanks guys. Yes its one of two larger wilderness areas in Michigans UP. There is also sylvania wilderness which is larger. Thanks for the heads up I appreciate it. I am looking forward for 2 days in the woods again.

Posted by: solotripper
Posted on: Sep 30^th, 2015 at 4:31pm

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I've never been but had a friend who said it was well worth the effort but said that if he did it again it would be in the fall, not the summer.

I have to think with the fall colors it would a spectacular trip this time of year.

This link has some good info and there is a map you can click on for a bigger view.

Take special note of the camping/campfire rules. Wink

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Posted by: Yellowbird
Posted on: Sep 30^th, 2015 at 4:18pm

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It is in the Hiawatha National Forest (central UP of Michigan). I've done this once as a day trip. All the lakes along the main NW to SE route can be paddled in one day. No loops, just an in and out from the access. I entered from the west, though I think there is an access from the east side. One large group was camped on the eastern most lake. I remember that being the most "fishable" lake due to the perch population. Some of the smaller lakes had appealing Quetico type campsites which were not overused. Lots of maple & hardwood types so should be very colorful during October. On Labor Day weekend, FH13 was closed at the US 2 junction. So you may need to plan your access accordingly.
-YB

Posted by: Old Salt Posted on: Sep 30^th, 2015 at 2:49pm	Quote
Chris, Welcome aboard to QJ. I've never heard of this place. Where is it? We have folks all over the country here, so hopefully someone can chime in.

Posted by: Chris M. Posted on: Sep 30^th, 2015 at 2:43pm	Quote
Has anyone paddled this before? I am looking for a good map and possibly a garmin GPS file I can use here. I want to go in the next couple weekends. Think it would be a great paddle.

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