Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If You  want access  to member only forums on FM, You will need to Sign-in or  Sign-Up now .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member.

Camping on Kab/Nam

Fireman1217
 Share

Recommended Posts

Fireman1217 Explorer

Fireman1217

Posted
Posted

So, here it is...I have an uncle and his son, my cousin, coming up from FL this week and they want me to take them on a camping/fishing trip. We are going to go up on Thurs. the 19th - 22nd of July. I've been to Kab/Nam before and love it up there. My question is....What are the chances of us finding a camp site if we get up there Thurs. noonish and on the water around 1 pm? If anyone is going to be up there and is camping and is planning on leaving on Thurs, and you see a Maroon Skeeter ZX2050 driving around, with 3 guys pouting, yell at us and let us know your leaving!! smile.gif I'm assuming fishing the rocky wind blown shore lines with Lindy's is the ticket at this time of year? (I'm usually up there in early June) These guys have never fished before, so I'll have my hands full keeping them out of the rocks etc....might have to pull some cranks instead? Any thoughts on the camping would be helpful, especially if you think it won't be a problem getting a campsite...will put my mind at ease!!

Thanks in advance!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JBMasterAngler Grand Master

JBMasterAngler

Posted
Posted

You can go to chief wooden frog campground on kab and find plenty of places to stay...there's like 80 campsites there I think. However, finding a spot on the water might be the tricky part.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wish-I-Were-Fishn Grand Master

Wish-I-Were-Fishn

Posted
Posted

Yes, use the Woodenfrog camp as a backup if you strike out in the park. I've heard you can pay to keep your boat at the Arrowhead Resort near the camp since you can't dock it at the campground.

Also, houseboats must leave any campsite area by 2 PM, so if you see one at a campsite, he's holding it for you! smile.gif

- JD

Link to comment
Share on other sites
tkettel Collaborator

tkettel

Posted
Posted

I was on Kab this past weekend and it appeared to me as if there was not a lot of campers and the resort owners verified that to me, they thought it may have been the weather. Both Sphunge and Moxie sites were open on thursday and we stayed on Sphunge which is a nice spot and very close to the backway that most people seem to take when the wind is up. As for the wind, we did experience a couple of huge wind bursts that tried to upend our camp, one at 2:30 in the morning, that was fun. It was also very cold at night, mid 30's which is a first for me camping in July, we didn't bring sleeping bags as past Julys we usually find ourselves barely using a sheet that time of year. My three teens all caught a fish within 30 minutes fishing off of the rocks on Sphunge, so they thought it was a cool place, plus there is a really big otter swimming the bay that is fun to spot and a nice sand beach landing as well. We fished three spots of which I would recommend all three for beginners, my boys did fine on all three although we used slip-bobbers a majority of the time, but there was sand/mud bottoms on all, somewhat snag-free. I can give you more specific info if you would like, just ask and good luck.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
tkettel Collaborator

tkettel

Posted
Posted

We brought two blankets and sheets and I gotta tell ya it was cold and this is from a guy who loves cold weather! This is my 20th year of camping in the BWCA or northern lakes and we have never experienced weather like last weekend, 30's in mid July?

Anyway, needless to say we will bring them next year, or more blankets smile.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wish-I-Were-Fishn Grand Master

Wish-I-Were-Fishn

Posted
Posted

Quote:

No sleeping bags????

This is Northern Minnesota, my friend!

What is MN weather anyway? It's either Florida, or Canada weather. Couldn't even tell you what OUR weather is smile.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
Dr Thunder Enthusiast

Dr Thunder

Posted
Posted

Is it ok for small boats to use houseboat sites?

We are making our first trip to Kab next month.

Quote:

Yes, use the Woodenfrog camp as a backup if you strike out in the park. I've heard you can pay to keep your boat at the Arrowhead Resort near the camp since you can't dock it at the campground.

Also, houseboats must leave any campsite area by 2 PM, so if you see one at a campsite, he's holding it for you!
smile.gif

- JD

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Voyageur Contributor

Voyageur

Posted
Posted

.

Dr Thunder:

Tenters may not camp in houseboat or day use sites and houseboats may not stay overnight in tent or day use sites. Day use is allowed at tent sites until 2:00pm. Day use is not allowed at houseboat sites.

-Voyageur

.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
guidedfishing Rookie

guidedfishing

Posted
Posted

There is no observed rule that a houseboat must leave its (houseboat or undesignated) site by 2pm. Most houseboats won't even pull in to a tent site as they typically don't just zip in and out of places. Don't waste your time waiting on them there are so many good sites to be had. If you don't believe me go ahead and give it a try. Trust me they are not holding a spot for you at 2pm... Have fun, make sure you clean you boat off well when departing to ensure you don't take along any hitchhikers like your friendly Spiney water flea which are thick on Namakan.

good luck

GF

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wish-I-Were-Fishn Grand Master

Wish-I-Were-Fishn

Posted
Posted

Quote:

There is no observed rule that a houseboat must leave its (houseboat or undesignated) site by 2pm. Don't waste your time waiting on them there are so many good sites to be had. Trust me they are not holding a spot for you at 2pm

I'm talking about campsites, not houseboat sites. 2 PM is the cut-off and they will be asked to leave by the ranger if reported.

- JD

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wade Joseph Mentor

Wade Joseph

Posted
Posted

Yes, 2pm is the rules, stated right on the campsite map. Believe me, if there is a houseboat at a campsite I want after 2pm, they will be quickly educated, and if they refuse to leave, they will be promptly reported to the nearest PR I can find.

You can bet if you were camping at a HB site they would scream to high heaven.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
guidedfishing Rookie

guidedfishing

Posted
Posted

Please read the post.

"There is no observed rule that a houseboat must leave its (houseboat or undesignated) site by 2pm"

Did this mention a designated tent camp site? My post stands as written.

Have fun and enjoy the lake.

good luck

Please remember to wash and flush your boat when trailiering from these waters to avoid contaminating other lakes

good luck, GF

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wade Joseph Mentor

Wade Joseph

Posted
Posted

Didn't mean you should retract GF. I have run into a few HBers who think they own the site they are at. Most will leave when I show it to them in writting so I always cary a copy of the map that states it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Walleye Rueben Contributor

Walleye Rueben

Posted
Posted

Just sticking up for the houseboaters. I was on Kab in a houseboat in mid June and came upon an empty HB site in Lost Bay (at least it appeared so from the water). When I beached the boat, we saw that some campers were occupying the site. They had approached the site from a swamp on the back side and their tents and boats were hidden by trees.

I educated them as to the rules, but being 6pm, they said that they didn't want to leave and that there were no other camp sites available.

Being a decent human being (in spite of driving a houseboat), I took my fishing boat and found another HB site nearby (as well as some other tent sites). We spent another 45 minutes moving to another HB site, and I politely asked them to be gone by the next morning, as I wanted that site (it had a nice sand beach for my kids to swim on).

I guess that my point is that everyone must understand the rules, and anyone can be the jerk that doesn't want to follow them (tenter or houseboater).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wade Joseph Mentor

Wade Joseph

Posted
Posted

Yes, the world is full of holes, alot are of the azz variety. I try to eductae the most ingnorant among them and readily admit that not all are houseboaters.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
guidedfishing Rookie

guidedfishing

Posted
Posted

Agreed, I did extremely well last week trolling blue husky jerks on the downrigger @ a depth of 50 - 55 feet in just under 60 feet of water. Action was very fast and this took place between 11am and 2pm mid day. We were only moderately successful bouncing in 25 - 35 feet of water with crawler harnesses early moring and late evening. This was on the eastern side of Namakan.

good luck

GF

Link to comment
Share on other sites
overdalimit Community Regular

overdalimit

Posted
Posted

Think about this from an economic standpoint. Houseboater pays $1400 a week for houseboat. Camper pays nothing for his accomodations. Camper brings everything himself at over the counter prices. House boaters pay for the convenince of having things delivered but make no mistake this comes at a cost. (sure they may have groceries to begin with, but...) The houseboat experiance is probably the premier way of experiancing the park while camping is the cheapest. (Not to say that campers don't spend money) Now I am going to stick my neck out here and say that due to the economic impact that houseboaters have on the local businesses I go out of my way to accomodate them. I have not yet met any that were anything less than great, friendly, appreciative, ect... I know that both sites are at a premium, but what is so hard about camping only in designated camp sites and house boats only in designated houseboat sites?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wade Joseph Mentor

Wade Joseph

Posted
Posted

O'Dali, your correct. I have met a great many people of both the camping and HB persuasion, and 99.9% were great, but that .1% A hole really gets your dander up when you meet one.

Fortunatly, I have only met 1 bonified BUTT HEAD of each kind in the 6 trips I have made up to VNP.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
overdalimit Community Regular

overdalimit

Posted
Posted

I hear ya wade! So when ya gonna be up nort next? Fishing is picking up out on the reefs and on the eastern islands of kab. I have been finding my best luck with a silver spinner and a minnow in about 28 ft of water.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wade Joseph Mentor

Wade Joseph

Posted
Posted

I was planning to come up the weekend of the 25th, but all those who were gonna come with me are backing out. Only 1 guy left, and he still isnt sure. If he backs out, I will have to wait till end of October.

Anyone ever camped/fished namakan then?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
overdalimit Community Regular

overdalimit

Posted
Posted

I'd be more than happy to fish with you then but I camp in my camper at the resort.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wade Joseph Mentor

Wade Joseph

Posted
Posted

Its looking like Nov 2nd thru the 6th might be the new target. Do walleyes bit then? I have always been hunting at that time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
overdalimit Community Regular

overdalimit

Posted
Posted

I am done for the year by the first week of october. Fall chores to do ya know.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • mbeyer
      water levels

      By mbeyer · Posted

      what do they look like this spring?
    • SkunkedAgain
      Ice-Out 2024

      By SkunkedAgain · Posted

      I might have missed a guess, but here are the ones that I noted:   JerkinLips – March 27th, then April 7th Brianf. – March 28th Bobberwatcher – April…. MikeG3Boat – April 10th SkunkedAgain – early April, then April 21st   Definitely a tough year for guesses, as it seemed to be a no-brainer early ice out. Then it got cold and snowed again.
    • mbeyer
      Ice-Out 2024

      By mbeyer · Posted

      MN DNR posted April 13 as Ice out date for Vermilion
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      ^^^45 in the morning and 47 in the evening
    • CigarGuy
      Ice-Out 2024

      By CigarGuy · Posted

      👍. What was the water temp in Black Bay? Thanks....
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      No, that wasn't me.  I drive a 621 Ranger. 
    • CigarGuy
      Ice-Out 2024

      By CigarGuy · Posted

      So, that was you in the camo lund? I'm bummed, I have to head back to the cities tomorrow for a few days, then back up for at least a few weeks. Got the dock in and fired up to get out chasing some crappies till opener!
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      Sturgeon Fishing is Hot

      By LakeofthewoodsMN · Posted

      On the south end...   Lots of ice on the main basin, but it is definitely deteriorating.  Some anglers have been fishing the open water at the mouth of the Rainy River in front of the Lighthouse Gap.  The rest of the basin is still iced over. Pike enthusiasts caught some big pike earlier last week tip up fishing in pre-spawn areas adjacent to traditional spawning areas.  8 - 14' of water using tip ups with live suckers or dead bait such as smelt and herring has been the ticket.  Ice fishing for all practical purposes is done for the year. The focus for the basin moving forward will be pike transitioning into back bays to spawn,  This is open water fishing and an opportunity available as the pike season is open year round on Lake of the Woods. The limit is 3 pike per day with one being able to be more than 40 inches. All fish 30 - 40 inches must be released. With both the ice fishing and spring fishing on the Rainy River being so good, many are looking forward to the MN Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 11th.  It should be epic. On the Rainy River...  An absolutely incredible week of walleye and sturgeon fishing on the Rain Rainy River.     Walleye anglers, as a rule, caught good numbers of fish and lots of big fish.  This spring was one for the books.   To follow that up, the sturgeon season is currently underway and although every day can be different, many boats have caught 30 - 40 sturgeon in a day!  We have heard of fish measuring into the low 70 inch range.  Lots in the 60 - 70 inch range as well.   The sturgeon season continues through May 15th and resumes again July 1st.   Oct 1 - April 23, Catch and Release April 24 - May 7, Harvest Season May 8 - May 15, Catch and Release May 16 - June 30, Sturgeon Fishing Closed July 1 - Sep 30, Harvest Season If you fish during the sturgeon harvest season and you want to keep a sturgeon, you must purchase a sturgeon tag for $5 prior to fishing.    One sturgeon per calendar year (45 - 50" inclusive, or over 75"). Most sturgeon anglers are either a glob of crawlers or a combo of crawlers and frozen emerald shiners on a sturgeon rig, which is an 18" leader with a 4/0 circle hook combined with a no roll sinker.  Local bait shops have all of the gear and bait. Up at the NW Angle...  Open water is continuing to expand in areas with current.  The sight of open water simply is wetting the pallet of those eager for the MN Fishing Opener on May 11th.   A few locals were on the ice this week, targeting pike.  Some big slimers were iced along with some muskies as well.  If you like fishing for predators, LOW is healthy!  
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      Early bird gets the worm some say...   I have it on good authority that this very special angler caught no walleyes or muskies and that any panfish caught were released unharmed.        
    • smurfy
      talmoon/spring lake info

      By smurfy · Posted

      got mine done........for the cabin.....ready for summer festivities!!!!!!   there was still frost in the ground...........but good gawd are the lakes low!!!!!
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept