Irvine was one of my favorite lakes. The walleye fishing was pretty incredible the first time I visited it. I was shocked when I went back a few years later after the blowdown to see the beautiful campsite I’d stayed at the first time totally full of downed trees and such. I don’t think you could pitch a tent if you tried. Luckily the more common camp across the way was in great shape.
The first time was after the 2011 fire. I was told you couldn’t get through the portages from the north end down to split rock. But although charred the portage in question was no problem except tripping over firehose left behind the year before. Just think how the fishing will be when things settle down and the regrowth is underway.
High and Dry, I hope you can get your feet wet in this area again and make it to Irvine. You’ll love it Terry. Just watch out for killer wasps... I watched one do a straight line attack on magicpaddler. Nailed him in the eye for crying out loud! He wrestled that thing outta there with hardly a sting. I never paddled with anyone as tough as him... I hope they can open our borders again and more great memories can be made!