Ancient_Angler -

I've stayed at "the site in the bay toward the east end of the lake."  You're right, it's well protected.  That's probably why loons like to nest near it so, if that's going on, it might be best to pass it by & allow them some peace.

Of course we ALL know that even the small smallmouth on McDougall were ALL wiped out when the park service sprayed the area due to the Belgian Birch Bark Beetle infestation a few years back.  Toxins got in the water and, well, poof!  Nary a smallie to be had there these days, I'm told.  Too bad, that.  Used to be some decent fishing there....

Later,

Jimbo   8-)