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Location: Warroad, Mn | Yes!
There are more than you think. I even know of an island that isn't on the map. I know of 10 footers that are one footers, and two footers that are 12 footers. I was there when these maps where made (in the 80's) and these guys didn't have the best equipment. I can show you spots that the map says it's greater than 12 feet deep, and if you want you can hop out of the boat and stand on a rock. The main channels are by and large good, but watch out if you get away from them. Also the water levels will vary a lot. I think the datum level for the maps is 1059 (elevation above sea level). Right now the lake is pretty high (85 percentile at 1059.7), but it gets down to 1057 at times. That's two feet of water and that can make a lot of differance in many areas. The GPS charts are about the same. Be careful! There's 14,552 islands, and probably that many reefs.
It's still one of the most beautiful spots in the world, with some of the best fishing in the world. Just be careful, learn the places you can go and enjoy one of the best places in the world.
Doug Johnson
Edited by dougj 5/6/2011 5:25 PM
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