When we came out on Thursday (6/13) we observed a couple of motorized inflatable boats on Beaverhouse with crews tending the sampling nets.  We also saw a third motorized aluminum boat that headed West, but it was unclear if that was a first nation guide or part of the fisheries crew.

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From the Park's Facebook page today:

We are monitoring fisheries in some of Quetico’s lakes this season in order to better manage our aquatic ecosystems.
When you check in at an entry station, our rangers will have the most up-to-date information and will inform you if your trip may encounter a research crew. Estimated research dates and locations will also be posted at all six of our stations.
For more information on the broad-scale monitoring program in Quetico please see our 2024 park tabloid.
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Of course! 

I thought you were referring to the study of underwater depths and lake floors. I guess I was a little slow on the uptake...

As for swimming in the lakes, I gave that up when I saw a herd of snappers at our campsite a few years ago. I decided that wipes are my go to choice. They double as fire starter.

That's good but the "bath? Sure I take a bath in the lake" was the one I was looking for 

HighnDry wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2020 at 9:28pm:


The depth of your comment leaves me gasping...

I fished Kawnipi for 30 years and never caught a laker.

Isn't this where OS usually trots out that ole bathography joke?

I can verify that Burntside (the one in Q) has lakers. In our only fall trip year, we caught several in shallow water up on the north end, including two doubles.

After having caught every fish in Kawnipi, I can categorically state that none of them were lake trout. The habitat in Kawnipi is not conducive to their long term survival and reproduction.

While Kawnipi continues to enjoy a healthy reputation as a fishery, it is no longer worth the trouble or time to go there. Best advice is to avoid it and go somewhere else.

Anybody know of anyone who has actually caught one on Kawnipi?

Actually, I do agree with ST.  Feeder streams DO come from lakes that certainly contain lake trout.  There should be some in there. I just don’t know anyone who has ever caught one, that’s all.

Jimbo