This lake was once also known as Trap Lake according to 1939 U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service surveys.
Three portages lead to Wanihigan Lake making it a sort of crossroads. A short portage to the north leads to Winchell Lake. The portage south through (Grassy) Lake leads to Mulligan Lake. This is the way to go if heading to Brule Lake. A third portage heads west to Cliff Lake. This is another short portage. The route to Cliff Lake leads you over to the Cone Lakes. There used to be a fairly long and difficult portage beteween Winchell Lake and Pup Lake just north of here. The Cliff Lake route replaces that defunct portage as a means for getting over to Davis Lake.
The lake is embedded deep in the Misquah Hills. A steep shoreline surrounds this lake.
The lake is not known for its fishing potential.
Wanihigan Lake drains to the north via a small creek into Winchell Lake.
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PADDLING FROM THE (GRASSY) LAKE PORTAGE TO THE CLIFF LAKE PORTAGE
View of Wanihigan Lake from the (Grassy) Lake portage.
A short paddle to the Cliff Lake portage. Portage to Cliff Lake -or- Explore Another Route ***********************************************END OF ROUTE***********************************************
PADDLING FROM THE CLIFF LAKE PORTAGE TO THE WINCHELL LAKE PORTAGE
It's around a 0.5-mile paddle to the Winchell Lake portage, which is located at the north end of Wanihigan Lake. Portage to Winchell Lake -or- Explore Another Route ***********************************************END OF ROUTE***********************************************
PADDLING FROM THE WINCHELL LAKE PORTAGE TO THE CLIFF LAKE PORTAGE
A brief paddle southward along the west shoreline of Wanihigan Lake between these two portages. Portage to Cliff Lake -or- Explore Another Route ***********************************************END OF ROUTE***********************************************
