Beautiful scenery and nice account of a walk in the woods.  It's remarkable how few people actually travel off the beaten path and designated trails - so much to see, experience and learn!  Thank for the post!

Booth and Ragged are two fair options.  Ultimately, seeking to catch fish in August means primarily bass and pike.  Trout and walleye are possible but certainly more challenging and time-consuming to locate, but the bass and pike are an aggressive warm water species that are considerably easier to locate and catch.

Both of those options are pretty easy to access to set up a base camp and you have multiple options for day trips to alternative water (and species, if you so desire).

I'm pretty confident there's not a standard.  It's not as critical of a matter for most Algonquin sites as they have a tendency to be 'on' the water and mostly visible when inhabited...although some have a more concealed character.

Compare that to the Adirondacks' St. Regis canoe-only access area - those sites are small openings in the foliage at the shoreline and then 10-20 meters back a trail in the forest is where the site is located so there is virtually no evidence of occupation visible unless the canoe is left tied at shore.  That's intentional on their part - to preserve the natural look of the shoreline when on the water and keep unsightly tents, tarps, flags and banners from being visible.  

Solos, I get tingling in my hands (not just tingling, but some minor pain and a feeling of my hands not having adequate blood supply) and believe it is related to 'tennis elbow' or tendonitis in my forearm and elbow.  That condition is exasperated by repetitive gripping activities like splitting wood and paddling.  I don't know if the swelling is related, but it's possible you have a similar physical reaction.  The swelling is a bit unusual though and doesn't align with forearm/elbow tendon swelling.

Not to hijack the thread, but what is the need for additional electrolytes while tripping?  Is it a gung-ho tripping style like a marathon/race where you don't have time to stop and eat a meal or drink water?

I understand what electrolytes are, the question isn't 'why electrolytes', but what is their purpose as a supplement beyond your normal diet?

And apologies in advance for our government.

Vanishing Pond?

All good shots, but that last one with the reflected clouds...what an inspiring sight!

Here's one that offers a different point of view...

Looks like Happy Isle, looking east.