thanks for the insight @dcclark. I get that it's a transition between seasons. I would like to still go then but seems probably impossible now.
I understand that it could be rougher weather too.
Looks like the only option would be to have a friend with a large enough vessel and experience on lake ...

Does anyone know how I can get on and off island from 5/2 - 5/6?
The advertised IR planes or boats are not running. I would need some other alternative.
I'm located in MN. Willing to go to thunder bay if I could get dropped off at windigo and picked up at rock hard that weekend.

Any ideas or ...