The St. Francis joins the St. John at the village
of St John. From this point upstream it forms the border
between the US and Canada. About 7 miles upstream is Glazier Lake
which, other than a dozen or so camps at the foot of the lake is completely
uninhabited giving the impression of being deep in the wilderness. This gem should not be overlooked if you are
looking to camp in the wilds for a few days.
Access is from the US
side over lumber company gravel roads. A
modest road use fee is charged.
In the late 1960’s
muskellunge were accidentally introduced into the Saint
Francis River and Glazier lake is the place to catch the big
ones. Each August a group of local
merchants puts on a 3 day muskie derby.
Last year a number of 30 to 38 inch muskies were caught at Glazier Lake.
Be forewarned though, the locals refer to the muskie as the fish of a
thousand casts.
