63-L Amisk Lake. Because of the vagaries of weather, ample extra time should be allowed to wait out bad weather which may make lakes unsafe to travel. Bigger canoes, rather than smaller ones, should be considered for use on this trip. Fishing is excellent throughout this trip. Northern pike and walleye are found in all waters.
Lake trout occur in the larger lakes.
Most of the great explorers of the Canadian Northwest passed over this route. Big lake scenery along this trip is unsurpassed and the number of good natural campsites is unlimited. Because river current is negligible or non-existent in all but a few places, this trip could be made in reverse. For this reason portage locations are given from both ends. There are a variety of ways to cross Lac La Ronge to its outlet in the northeast corner.