my group always aims for the first to second week of june. it dates back to when we all were in school and that was right after school let out. temps are usually pretty good, weather is stable and the fishing is great. water temps are cool enough that lake trout arent silly deep and walleyes can be found anywhere.

bugs are bad at night, but with the right clothes (light fast drying long sleeves and pants) they dont really cause too much trouble.

weve gone in may and the nights are cold and there is usually too much rain for my taste.

i also bring a fly swatter, for the little bit of space it takes up its oh-so-worth it! i have one that velcros inside my canoe and one velcroed to my kayak.