C-09 South Seal River (Larsen River confluence to Chiupka Lake)
Geographic Location:
- Northern Manitoba
Name of Trip:
- South Seal River (Larsen River confluence to Chiupka Lake)
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- ChipewyanL, Loon L, Big Sand L, Leclair L.
Source of Information:
- Maps: 64 F/8, 64 G/5, G/12, G/13, G/14, G/16; 64 J/1.
Duration of Trip:
- 14 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 208 kilometres.
River Rating:
- South Seal River: up to Class 3.
Portages:
- 2 portages, plus much wading, tracking and poling.
- Big Sand Lake to Leclair Lake is the longest portage, but a good trail.
Start (Put In):
- South Seal at the Larsen Lake confluence. Access by plane.
Finish (Take Out):
- Chuipka Lake.
Remoteness:
- Much hunting and fishing activity around Big Sand Lake Lodge and its’ outpost camps at Wolf and Leclair lakes.
Comments:
- Magnificent esker and beach scenery on Chipewyan and Big Sand lakes.
- Black bears and grey wolves were seen between Chipewyan and Wolf lakes.
