Rock Lake Campground is located 8 km south of km 40.3 of Highway 60 on the Rock Lake Road (gravel). The Big Trout Lake loop is a popular canoe route, starting from Canoe Lake on Highway #60. As of 2012, is the lake trout fishing decent in these lakes? Shirley Lake 113. The lake is huge- the same size as any of the three arms of Opeongo Lake- and surrounded on all sides by rolling green hills. Ryan Lake 114. McKaskill Lake 118. The Park is located above Lake Ontario in Ontario, Canada, very near the border with Quebec. Norm's Lake 122. Shrew Lake 116. Many times through the video I’d say “I’ve been there”, “I’ve seen that”, “I’ve had that happen to me”. It offers a breathtaking view of the sunset, with a backdrop of scattered islands in front of the site. Big Trout Lake – Campsite #4 There was something about this campsite that I really enjoyed… it just seems like a fun site to stay at. Grassy Bay 125. No portages. The clear, clean water is ideal for swimming. Canada Jay Lake 123. But by 4pm, in real life I … Big Red Lake 115. Canada Jay Lake 123. Wet Lake 121. Robin Lake 119. I just got back from the Big Trout loop this weekend. It has everything – good fishing for Lake and Brook Trout, sixteen fantastic campsites, beautiful landscapes and plentiful wildlife along the lengthy shoreline and in the signficant marshes in the west and central sections. Perley Lake 131. Catfish Lake 133. Grassy Bay 125. It was a relief to get to the 350m portage into Longer Lake and out of the wind. White Trout 126. Dove Lake 117. Shirley Lake 113. 112. Red Pine Bay 129. Perley Lake 131. Robin Lake 119. White Trout 126. There are six interior campsites scattered around this remote Algonquin Park lake. Also, are there any brook trout in them? Norm's Lake 122. The lake is large but doesn't feel quite as big with a number of bays and islands. Robin Lake 119. McKaskill Lake 118. My dad and I did this trip to Big Trout Lake 6-7 times back in the 70/80’s and I’ve done it twice now with my kids in the early 2000’s. The lake is surrounded by rolling hills which make a beautiful view anytime of the year, especially autumn. * Images and information taken September 2020. Algonquin Provincial Park is home to 2,000 kilometres of canoe routes and portages. Description, ratings, and reviews for Algonquin Campsite 910 on Big Trout Sec Kaje 120. Robin Lake 119. Post Mar 30, 2013 #1 2013-03-30T00:33. What I like most about this site though, is the open spacious feeling throughout. Robin Lake 119. Information, campsites, portages, and fish surveys for Big Trout Lake in Algonquin 112. The majority of people aren't willing to cross the lake if there's options in the west end. Shrew Lake 116. TroutChaser13. This portage was easy from what I remember. Canada Jay Lake 123. Dove Lake 117. Big Trout 127. The site offers nice sunset and sunrise views as well. Big Trout Lake - Campsite #33. Lakers are found near the surface in spring and will take spoons and spinners, especially on … Lake trout are recognized by their forked tail, long head and an abundance of spots. Landing . I can tell you that if you choose Burnt Island, the western sites are always taken first. Had a great time. Red Pine Bay 129. Dove Lake 117. There are also Lake Trout in Big Crow Lake. Canada Jay Lake 123. Just returned from a 2 day trip out of Magnetawan this weekend. Longer Lake 128. Sunbeam and White Trout are nicer lakes with better campsites... but that's obviously a matter of opinion and others might disagree. Before trying to haul your gear up the mountain of small rocks (which probably makes for an epic tobogganing hill in the winter), note that the proper canoe landing is on the south side of the island with a staircase leading you to the top. The canoe landing is in a small beach cove on the north side of the campsite, with about a 1-meter step up from the beach to the main site. When you rent this cabin you may wish to visit one of the last virgin stands of White Pine in Algonquin Park, located just downstream south of the Crow River. Big Red Lake 115. Big Trout Lake – Campsite #26 One of many island sites on Big Trout Lake in Algonquin. Latitude/Longitude: 45.526473°, -78.409902° Campground Office Hours There’s an outhouse thunder box a bit further back, and surrounding the fire pit are plenty of options to pitch your tent. In my opinion, Big Trout Lake is the ultimate Algonquin destination. Shirley Lake 113. Solo canoe trip to Big Trout Lake and McIntosh Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. Burntroot Lake 130. Share. Hawkins Lake 124. The loop begins and ends at Canoe Lake Access Point. Portage 10 Big Trout Lake Day 4: Trout Lake McIntosh Marsh (whindy section) Portage 11 McIntosh Creek Portage 12 McIntosh Lake Day 5: Ink Lake Portage 13 Tom Thomson Lake Littledoe Lake Little Oxtongue River Tepee Lake Joe Lake Portage 14 Canoe Lake Directions: Located on Canoe Lake 14km east of Algonquin Park's West Gate on highway 60. I needed to make a pit stop so we pulled into the portage to Redrock Lake. Big Trout Lake is one of the better Algonquin destinations. Perley Lake 131. Just exploring. It's the first time I've been back to the park in years, and the first trip I've done with my two teen girls. Wet Lake 121. Red Pine Bay 129. Big Porcupine Lake is a big, beautiful lake and is a popular destination for canoeists and fishermen throughout the open water season, and for good reason. This mid-length canoe trip will take you deeper into the backcountry of Algonquin Park, where you’ll spend several days canoeing to new campsites on different lakes each night. Dove Lake 117. Algonquin Park was chosen for our week long 1992 trip because it offered the natural beauty we seek on outdoor adventures and it was expected to give us opportunities to see moose. White Trout 126. Ryan Lake 114. Burntroot Lake 130. Burntroot Lake 130. Hawkins Lake 124. Description, ratings, and reviews for Algonquin Campsite 896 on Big Trout Grassy Bay 125. White Trout 126. Here you can purchase backcountry permits, maps, and equipment rentals, as well as gather local knowledge before your journey. 112. They are one of Algonquin Park's most sought after sportfish and good lake trout destinations include Booth Lake or Big Trout Lake. Posted on June 18, 2013 by Steve. Longer Lake 128. Hawkins Lake 124. When getting to this site you can use the small rock outcrop as a canoe landing or the section just beside it, both of which are rather easily accessible. The Ink Lake portage at 2.4 km, really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Brook Trout fishing is good in Big Crow, Little Crow, and Proulx lakes, and the Crow River. Fishing can be good at times for both brook and lake trout. We grabbed a quick bit of lunch and paddled on across Big Trout and into White Trout, arriving on the lake around 3:15. Sec Kaje 120. The site offers nice sunset and sunrise views as well. Longer Lake 128. Inside the campsite is similar to Campsite 22 on Big Trout Lake in the sense that it’s very spacious and has plenty of open ground, with several options for your tent. The next morning dawned glorious and sunny. Big Trout Lake . Shrew Lake 116. I always enjoy sites that have lots of ‘breathing room’ and aren’t surrounded by dense forest. We left our campsite at 10:15 and headed out on to Big Trout. I’d set waypoints for what I reckoned from looking at Jeff’s Map would be the best campsites. Norm's Lake 122. There are at least 4 or 5 canoe rests along the way to let you rest a bit along … TroutChaser13. Big Trout Lake Loop is a multi-day route intended for experienced paddlers. Grassy Bay 125. Longer Lake 128. White Trout 126. 5 posts Big Trout Lake Big Trout Lake. Red Pine Bay 129. Big Red Lake 115. Canada Jay Lake 123. I kept the route simple, only to Little Trout Lake and back again, since I didn't want to push our luck. Big Trout 127. My plan was to just go to Big Trout Lake. We stayed out of the strong northwest wind as best we could, by hugging the north shore and passing the big island in the middle of the lake to the north. Sec Kaje 120. The fire pit and seating is very similar to most other campsites on Big Trout Lake as well. There’s an outhouse thunder box a bit further back, and surrounding the fire pit are plenty of options to pitch your tent. Hawkins Lake 124. We were soon into the Crow River and with the rain holding off it was a nice paddle. Dove Lake 117. Topography of under-water approach: Flat, smooth rock that extends underwater. Big Trout 127. Algonquin Adventures Message Board > Big Trout Lake. Red Pine Bay 129. McKaskill Lake 118. Ryan Lake 114. McKaskill Lake 118. The only consideration is that it’s a small island with another campsite on the other end, and if the other site is occupied you’ll be able to hear the other party rather easily due to the openness of the island. McKaskill Lake 118. 6 Day Solo Canoe trip in Algonquin Park Big Trout Loop Access point / Canoe Lake September 2014. We stayed on MacIntosh, Big Trout and Burnt Island. Generally on points of land, generally facing south. The main appeal of this site is that it’s secluded in the little channel on the north end of the large island, which likely doesn’t see too many people paddle through (relative to the fact that Big Trout is an otherwise busy lake). Plus, I’d be willing to bet there is good wildlife viewing opportunities in the more shallow sections of the northern shoreline nearby the site. I took my time paddling up the shore of the lake toward the narrows, in the shadow of White Trout's cliffs, trying to avoid the strong sunshine. Sunfish Lake 132. Hey guys we are thinking of hitting happy isle, merchant, and big trout lake this spring in hope of some fish. Soon we were into Little Crow Lake and I caught a small Speckled Trout part way down the lake. * Images and information taken September 2020. The fire pit and seating is very similar to most other campsites on Big Trout Lake as well. Ryan Lake 114. There are also some big fish here, with brookies found to 45 cm (18 in) and lakers up to 65 cm (26 in). Sec Kaje 120. Burntroot Lake 130. I read in a 30 year old book that Big Trout Lake is one of the most common Canoe routes in the park and can be very crowded. Norm's Lake 122. Hawkins Lake 124. Big Red Lake 115. Perley Lake 131. Big Trout 127. Shirley Lake 113. AlgonquinAdventures.com is a public-service information resource and online community for Algonquin Park campers, canoeists, hikers and naturalists. Shrew Lake 116. Wet Lake 121. This site is very exposed, but also very scenic. Big Trout 127. Burntroot Lake 130. We have heard a few conflicting accounts of the fishing here. ... Big Crow Lake (which as its name implies is bigger ... We spent a good hour at the beach before paddling southeast along the shore to check out three of the campsites on the lake that have their own private beaches. Day Three: White Trout to Big Trout. Shrew Lake 116. The main appeal of this site is that it’s secluded in the little channel on the north end of the large island, which likely doesn’t see too many people paddle through (relative to the fact that Big Trout is an otherwise busy lake). Perley Lake 131. Like most sites on Big Trout, this campsite has a good fire pit with plenty of flat benches surrounding it. Wet Lake 121. Norm's Lake 122. 10. 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