Hopefully this is the right place to dump all my little questions. I'm preparing for my first trip to Isle Royale. Very excited. It's actually going to be my bachelor party and I'll be going with 9 of my closest friends. I've already put in my group reservation.
Here's our schedule.
DAY 1 Washington Creek to Feldtmann Lake (8.8 Miles)
DAY 2 Chill at Feldtmann Lake
DAY 3 Feldtmann Lake to Siskiwit Bay (10.3 Miles)
DAY 4 Chill at Siskiwit Bay
DAY 5 Siskiwit Bay to Island Mine (4.4 Miles)
DAY 6 Island Mine to Lake Desor South (5.5 Miles)
DAY 7 Chill at Lake Desor
DAY 8 Lake Desor South to Washington Creek (11.3 Miles)
DAY 9 Leave Isle Royale at 1:00 PM from Windigo
I have a few questions:
- Tips regarding my route?
- Tips for a group of 10 people?
- I am planning on heading out from Grand Portage, MN. Planning to leave for the Island the weekend before Memorial Day. Is it best to buy ferry tickets ASAP? Does it all need to be under one order or can each group member buy their own?
- I've heard Feldtmann Lake and Siskiwit Bay are good places for fishing. What about Lake Desor? Any fishing tips? Lures? Rods that will be easy to transport?
- Is it possible to swim in the inner lakes or is that not recommended?
- Food recommendations?