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by head2north
Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Most mercury in Superior from atmosphere
Replies: 4
Views: 3573

Re: Most mercury in Superior from atmosphere

I wasn't aware that Lake Siskiwit had a high Mercury level. Those big fatty Lake Trout always get tossed back into the lake for reproduction if landed in my canoe.
One meal a month is usually the guideline for high mercury/old fish if you are pregnant or young.
by head2north
Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Fishing Potential Questions
Replies: 11
Views: 7090

Re: Fishing Potential Questions

Likewise on Lake Whittlesey Walleye. Siskiwit Lake Trout will be in the shallows in May and are easier to catch. There was a spreadsheet that provided a fish survey for all I.R. Lakes at one time. I could not find when I searched NPS website now though. I have a copy on my old crashed computer, but ...
by head2north
Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Novice Kayaker - Tobin Harbor?
Replies: 4
Views: 2944

Re: Novice Kayaker - Tobin Harbor?

I have paddled a canoe over 5000+ miles and have canoed half way around Isle Royale several times. That being said about my experience on the water, I have never kayaked and would never have my first kayaking experience on Lake Superior Waters. I could be wrong, but I have been told you can get in a...
by head2north
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:30 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Most mercury in Superior from atmosphere
Replies: 4
Views: 3573

Re: Most mercury in Superior from atmosphere

This is especially a concern for the fish population intended for consumption. When ever I fish a particular lake and plan on several shore lunches, I attempt to do some research on that lake. Minnesota offers fish consumption warnings for most Northern Lakes, but I have yet to find any for Isle Roy...
by head2north
Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Isle Royale Webcams
Replies: 33
Views: 16643

Re: Isle Royale Webcams

I would jump off that dock right now in an instant if I could...... I would have to find that sauna and have it cranking first though.
by head2north
Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Minnesota Omni Theatre "Great Lakes"
Replies: 2
Views: 1694

Re: Minnesota Omni Theatre "Great Lakes"

Just did 5 minute research on "Mysteries of the Great Lakes".

Looks like I am late to the party as initial release was 2008. Oh well, will still go see in always impressive Omni theatre.
by head2north
Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Minnesota Omni Theatre "Great Lakes"
Replies: 2
Views: 1694

Minnesota Omni Theatre "Great Lakes"

Just sitting here watching Vikings Pregame shows and the Minnesota Science Museum Omni Theatre commercial presented a showing of the Great Lakes. The showing will continue trough early March. I plan to go see and would be surprised if Isle Royale is not showcased in documentary. How could it not be,...
by head2north
Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: May Weather & Hope
Replies: 4
Views: 4497

Re: May Weather & Hope

This website provides the closest data in the region. I suppose one could identify a similar lake and pattern within this data that correlates to an Isle Royale Lake and go from
there.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ice_out/index.html
by head2north
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: May Weather & Hope
Replies: 4
Views: 4497

Re: May Weather & Hope

I remember 2010 Spring thaw was a "cabin fever" buster - the lakes in Northern Minnesota (BWCA) were ice free in early April. Ever Since, I cling on to the hope of another similar spring. I don't recall an El nino pattern being the cause, just a freak year. So this year with the El nino, I...
by head2north
Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:47 am
Forum: History
Topic: 1936 Calendar
Replies: 44
Views: 28188

Re: 1936 Calendar

Why not look at January, it the holiday season.
by head2north
Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: 1st timer Itinerary
Replies: 7
Views: 3965

Re: 1st timer Itinerary

Excitement, rounding the corner to 2016 Isle Royale Trips... I am easy, any day on Isle Royale is a good use of a day. That being said, if I had all of your campgrounds on a list to visit, I would : Day 1 - Arrive to Rock Harbor on the Queen and hike to Lane Cove Day 2 - Lane Cove to McCargoe Cove (...
by head2north
Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:28 am
Forum: History
Topic: 1936 Calendar
Replies: 44
Views: 28188

Re: 1936 Calendar

What a Holiday Gift it would be to spend time on Isle Royale this temperate December.....
by head2north
Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: 27' waves possible
Replies: 2
Views: 2706

Re: 27' waves possible

Captured the forecast yesterday morning to text my Dad. I love red when I don't have a reservation to "get" to the island.
by head2north
Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: History
Topic: 1936 Calendar
Replies: 44
Views: 28188

Re: 1936 Calendar

The entire 1936 calendar is intact so I figured on posting each month corresponding to present. It will keep me dreaming about
The Island every month this winter - not that I don't alreaady
by head2north
Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: History
Topic: 1936 Calendar
Replies: 44
Views: 28188

1936 Calendar

Found this and couldn't resist purchasing.

November 1936