GreenCanada Posted June 28, 2012 Report Posted June 28, 2012 So I've been reviewing some packing lists that people have put together for Algonquin, which are pretty amazing. I really like that aspect of our community. I'm heading up there in about two weeks for about 4 days with my girlfriend (finally convinced her to come out). I'm looking for some brookies ideally or lakers so I was wondering if anyone is willing to share some lakes with relatively short portages. In the off chance that someone might want to give me some ideas, PM me, I know we'd both really appreciate it. I have a few lakes in mind that I frequent in the Spring, but they are a bit far of a portage (3-5km) to bring a fibreglass canoe (lol). I'm going to be reviewing some topo maps, but if you can't provide lakes, does anyone know if there is a website that provides portage lengths or do I need to look up individual lakes? What I'm really looking for though is information on biting bugs! I haven't typically gone up to AP in July, mostly Spring and Fall so I'm not sure what to expect bug wise. Anyone have an idea of what I can expect? Cheers!
Musky or Specks Posted June 28, 2012 Report Posted June 28, 2012 Mozzy's will be heavy dawn and dusk Black flies are done. Hers a map that you might like http://www.algonquinmap.com/online.html
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted June 28, 2012 Report Posted June 28, 2012 I haven't been in AP that time of year but I grew up in the Bancroft area. Black flies are done, there will probably be mosquitos out at night but during the day I imagine there will be a lot of deer and horse flies in the bush.
4x4bassin Posted June 28, 2012 Report Posted June 28, 2012 Just got back from that area and I can tell you that the blackflies are done , the mosquitos were surprisingly not bad compared to previous years but the horse/deer flies were bad ! Grab one of those thermacell's , they work and if you have the mrs. with ya it will be the best 30 bucks you spend on the trip !
GreenCanada Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Posted July 3, 2012 Thanks for sharing the bug reports, I'll let you know how we fare! Hadn't heard much about the thermacell, but I'll definitely look into it.
GreenCanada Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Posted July 3, 2012 Mozzy's will be heavy dawn and dusk Black flies are done. Hers a map that you might like http://www.algonquinmap.com/online.html I've been using the same link for a little while. Great source of information! Glad to hear the blackflys are done!
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