That looks amazing at first glance. Still a long drive (prob closer to 12 hours if you only stopped to get gas) but an easier sell than the 16 or so to the Boundary Waters. Thanks for the recommendation though I will check it out.

Thanks for your replies everyone, much appreciated.

I’m thinking northern Michigan at the moment. Probably an 8-hour drive from Louisville, so doable in a day. Leave early enough, can be set up and fishing by early evening.

Does anyone have a recommendation in northern Michigan that might offer some degree of isolation? Really what I want to avoid most are pleasure boaters and bass boats that think the object is to go as fast as possible.

Any suggestions in northern Michigan?