doack Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Wondering if anyone has taken the canoe or light boat, and gone back on the logging roads through out the Chapleau game preserve? Wondering on the experience, any vandal problems with leaving a car for a few days, any suggestions as to what to take, what to avoid, those types of things. Not talking the paved roads like 101 or anything, but heading back on the vast logging roads for a few days of camping and fishing. Any and all replys welcome!
TDunn Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Ive done this many times with no problems at all. Ive always used a 12 or 14 foot tinny never have I taken a canoe. That area is one of my favorites....its hard to beat! Im familiar with the area, PM me if you have questions about a lake or two..I might know of them... Good Luck! TDunn
BillsTheBassMan Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Wondering if anyone has taken the canoe or light boat, and gone back on the logging roads through out the Chapleau game preserve? Wondering on the experience, any vandal problems with leaving a car for a few days, any suggestions as to what to take, what to avoid, those types of things. Not talking the paved roads like 101 or anything, but heading back on the vast logging roads for a few days of camping and fishing. Any and all replys welcome! That sounds like the type of fishing trip that most of us southerners envy. I say go do it. I'd probably bring a sizeable knife and/or axe and/or baseball bat just to be extra cautious. If you end up going, be sure to post a report! I love seeing the northern fishing trip reports. Good luck
ketchenany Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='BillsTheBassMan' date='01 June 2010 - 04:08 PM' timestamp='1275422932' and/or baseball bat just to be extra cautious. Good luck In case the Jays are in town!
solopaddler Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Tyler are any of the roads ditched off by the mnr? I would assume that at least some of the lakes are off limits because of outfitter camps.
fishman4 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 I used to work at mississanbi for a few years and know the area well, with a canoe you can get into some awesome waters, look on the map for lakes like sharphoof, makonie almost anything in the area around the park will hold walleye and pike. Pm for some special places like little vietnam and little lake
TDunn Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Tyler are any of the roads ditched off by the mnr? I would assume that at least some of the lakes are off limits because of outfitter camps. Mike, yes definitely! That is a great point I never even thought of mentioning. There are so many places up there I have never even been to so I can`t really say where most of these off limit roads are. Where I usually fish I have never ran into this problem but it definitely does exist. Doack the smartest thing would probably be to find out where you plan to fish before you go. Don`t just wing it. Even if its not an exact lake, just a general area would be good. Im assuming you have a GPS if your planning a trip like this. So I will also assume you have a map program on your GPS and computer. Get some lake names, road names or even coordinates of the lakes. Contact the MNR and ask if there are any lakes off limits due to exclusive lodge rights in the area or areas you plan to fish. While your at it grab yourself a stock sheet for up there. That right there will point you in the right direction if your interested in trout. If you can`t find any of the lake names let me know where you want to go in general and I will look them up for you and give you all the info you should need when you contact the MNR. Hope this helps and if you want to know anything else let me know, TDunn Oh, I must remind you. Don`t keep your food in the tent!!!
TDunn Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Not trying to hijack your thread but I was up there 2 weeks ago for opener.... Here is a teaser of what you get to look forward too! Logging roads, tents. hopefully mornings like this, and fish! TDunn
solopaddler Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Not trying to hijack your thread but I was up there 2 weeks ago for opener.... Here is a teaser of what you get to look forward too! Logging roads, tents. hopefully mornings like this, and fish! TDunn Fantastic! I actually do have a specific lake in mind. I should probably pick your brain a bit to see if you're familiar with it.
TDunn Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Fantastic! I actually do have a specific lake in mind. I should probably pick your brain a bit to see if you're familiar with it. Pick away my friend!
BUSTER Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 I should lend you my spot GPS , any cell phone coverage?
Billy Bob Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Having fished that area, I wouldn't tent up there unless my trusty Savage rifle came along for the ride.....think Bears and I'm not talking Poo Bear but rather hungry Black Bears.
solopaddler Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 Having fished that area, I wouldn't tent up there unless my trusty Savage rifle came along for the ride.....think Bears and I'm not talking Poo Bear but rather hungry Black Bears. You're right it's waaay too dangerous. Everyone should stay away!
ctdd2006 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 ...most of the area is off limits right now because of a fire though. Should be open soon though as I think they're getting it under control.
doack Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks for the replys, sent pm to tdunn and solo, look forward to giving it a shot.
doack Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Posted June 2, 2010 Having fished that area, I wouldn't tent up there unless my trusty Savage rifle came along for the ride.....think Bears and I'm not talking Poo Bear but rather hungry Black Bears. Been there many times, seen bears, rarely, and never had a problem in camp. Not saying it doesn't happen, but that does not worry me too much, I do like the baseball bat suggestion though, lol.
Billy Bob Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 Been there many times, seen bears, rarely, and never had a problem in camp. Not saying it doesn't happen, but that does not worry me too much, I do like the baseball bat suggestion though, lol. If no rifle I would opt for Pepper Spray...good on poo bears and intruders. Good Luck and report back with your catch. Bob
fish-miester Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 hmm this is making me want to go on a little road trip
solopaddler Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 Been there many times, seen bears, rarely, and never had a problem in camp. Not saying it doesn't happen, but that does not worry me too much, I do like the baseball bat suggestion though, lol. In fairness to Billy Bob I've seen a ridiculous number of bears in that area the last couple of summers. Since the spring hunt was cancelled the population has exploded. Still, it would never disuade me from planning a trip up there. Heck you're talking to someone who was stalked and chased by 3 polar bears up near Hudsons Bay years ago and I'd go back in a heartbeat.
doack Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Posted June 2, 2010 In fairness to Billy Bob I've seen a ridiculous number of bears in that area the last couple of summers. Since the spring hunt was cancelled the population has exploded. Still, it would never disuade me from planning a trip up there. Heck you're talking to someone who was stalked and chased by 3 polar bears up near Hudsons Bay years ago and I'd go back in a heartbeat. Stalked by 3 polar bears Thats a story I would love to hear, and how the heck did you get away???
Billy Bob Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 Stalked by 3 polar bears Thats a story I would love to hear, and how the heck did you get away??? It's all a matter on how fast you can run....and you asked "how fast do I have to run from a polar bear" .......answer "just faster than your buddies"....LOL
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