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Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why (Read 13720 times)

thinblueline Inukshuk Offline Posts: 33 Location: wisconsin Joined: Nov 25^th, 2009	Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Apr 15^th, 2012 at 4:44pm	Quote Print Post
	I was wondering if you folks could share your favorite two to three week window of time you'd rather be in Quetico over any other period of time, and why. Each segment of the open water tripping season has it's own unique offerings, but I'm just curious what trips everyone else's trigger.


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #1 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 5:08pm	Quote Print Post
	The last three weeks of July when the livin' is easy. Stable warm weather, still plenty of daylight, blueberries, swimming, predictable fishing....


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Puckster Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1208 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Joined: Feb 10^th, 2009	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #2 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 5:29pm	Quote Print Post
	I gotta agree with Kingfisher. It's a popular time, but in the QP you're rarely going to deal with portage gridlock or campsite anxiety, especially if you're even just a little thoughtful on routes. During that time, I would avoid the Falls Chain an account of seeing too many people, but other than that, late July is BEAUTIFUL. prouboy


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Jon Inukshuk Offline Posts: 134 Location: Amery WI Joined: Dec 20^th, 2011	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #3 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 7:15pm	Quote Print Post
	Boy Oh Boy do I hope Kingfisher is right! I always used to like to go over June 21st for long days and better fishing. But last year on my 1st trip back in 19 years it too cold and rainy. The water was too cold to swim and the fishing was only OK. But this year with the early spring the water will likely be warmer earlier and who knows what the weather will be by then. I have a permit to enter at Cache bay on July 21 so Kingfishers words are music to my ears. But then Prouboy dampened that a little as I am going up the Falls chain. Jon


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Spartan2 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1605 Location: Horton, Michigan Joined: Feb 1^st, 2005	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #4 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 7:15pm	Quote Print Post
	Well, I usually go to the BW, but I would still like to answer your question. My favorite time in the canoe country, by far, is spring. By that I mean mid-to late-June. I am OK with putting up with more bugs to have the campsites be less trampled, the spring greens overhead, the spring flowers blooming, the loons on the nest or out with their fluffy little chicks, and everything cool and fresh with the feeling of new life in the air. Days are long and nights are short, lots of time to travel and do campsite chores, and still be able to sit by the fire in the evening without feeling rushed. Evenings are cool, nights are sometimes cold, and the mornings often misty. Spring is my very favorite time.


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Puckster Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1208 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Joined: Feb 10^th, 2009	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #5 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 8:04pm	Quote Print Post
	Jon wrote on Apr 15^th, 2012 at 7:15pm: BBut then Prouboy dampened that a little as I am going up the Falls chain. Jon Sorry Jon! The Falls Chain is one of the most used areas in the QP. BUT, it's popular for a reason: interesting and scenic lakes and waterfalls, and fairly accessible. I think it's probably my problem: I'm always wanting to get somewhere beyond the Falls Chain, so I've been antzy and in a hurry (story of my life), so I've found the portages putzy and I don't relish meeting people. SO, if you can just "go with the flow" (excuse the pun), and enjoy the trip, you'll be fine. prouboy


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Puckster Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1208 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Joined: Feb 10^th, 2009	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #6 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 8:08pm	Quote Print Post
	Spartan2 wrote on Apr 15^th, 2012 at 7:15pm: My favorite time in the canoe country, by far, is spring. By that I mean mid-to late-June. Evenings are cool, nights are sometimes cold, and the mornings often misty. Spring is my very favorite time. Hey, I agree with Lynda! Spring = big fish, no bugs, and no people. Wait, wait, I agreed with KF about June. Am I a waffler? Am I screwed up? (NO need to answer.) Maybe my favorite time is ANYTIME in the QP. prouboy


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Jim J Solo Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1195 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Joined: Apr 6^th, 2007	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #7 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 8:53pm	Quote Print Post
	Early October. The living is not so easy, can be, but you own the park. Nooobody there.


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ToothFairy Inukshuk Offline Posts: 158 Location: Grand Rapids, MN Joined: Feb 1^st, 2006	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #8 - Apr 15^th, 2012 at 11:29pm	Quote Print Post
	I agree with Kingfischer. Last 3 weeks of July and first week of August. Swim, berries, fish, hot weather, I like it!


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PhantomJug Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 2855 Location: 1/2 way there Joined: Feb 12^th, 2003	Re: Your Favorite Period In Quetico And Why Reply #9 - Apr 16^th, 2012 at 12:58am	Quote Print Post
	Last 2 weeks of May ~ 1st week of June. Cold and rainy, no bugs, no people, fishing is ridiculous . . . I long for that all day mist and overcast when you can see your breath but can't feel your hands.


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