If you’re looking for a quintessential Canadian fishing experience, look no further than our walleye outpost camps at Devlin Lake, Pilot Lake, Portal Lake and Wasa Lake. Our average walleye catch is about four pounds, though if that’s too small fry, we challenge you to join our trophy walleye anglers at Sup Lake or Confusion Lake! We’ve had more than a few.

Walleye fishing in Northwestern Ontario is known around the world, thanks to our cold Canadian climate. In fact, the glassy eyes of the walleye, also known as pickerel, allow it to see exceptionally well in darker, cooler waters. All the better to see your bait! They prefer twister tails, tube jigs and Lindy Rigs, as well as earthworms, leeches and crayfish. In spring when walleye are hungry after spawning, a lighter jig of 3/8 oz or smaller will haul them in. Summertime finds walleye in deeper waters, so use a 1/4 oz.

Walleye prefer darker conditions and try to avoid the light. You’ll enjoy better fishing on cloudy overcast days, and in the early morning and evening. And the best part about walleye fishing? An unforgettable fish fry on the shore, an open fire, and some butter, salt and pepper will take this expedition into the sublime.

There’s no better place on the planet for muskie fishing! Think you could handle a 65-pound muskie? Get ready to try, because that’s the Canadian record, which was pulled in right here in Northwestern Ontario in 1988.

We recommend our deluxe outpost cabin on Confusion Lake to try your hand at this fighter. Muskie, also known as muskellunge and jack, can be found here lurking in weed beds and along channel sides, and by drop-offs and sand bars. They are ambush predators and gobble up everything from perch to frogs.

If you’re looking for a story, the muskie is for you. They go after bait with a lot of action, so you’ll want to troll a little faster than you normally would, and keep your line moving! Your tackle should be stouter than that for walleye or bass. You’ll need a heavy-bait casting rod, substantial level-wind reel and large artificial lures such as plugs, bucktail spinners and spoons. Once you’re out on the water, you’ll need to be meticulous in handling your gear. Muskie are sensitive to human smell and gasoline, so consider washing your hands with sugar and adding fish scent to your bait.

There’s just something about trout fishing, and at our fly-in outpost camp at Confusion Lake, it’s truly transcendent. Accessible only by plane, these exclusive cold waters, at 40 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit, are exactly the type favoured by lake trout. The Ontario record for trout is a whopping 63 pounds, so get out your barbells before you arrive!

Just after ice-out in spring, our guides will lead you to shallower waters of 15 feet or less. Medium-weight spinning gear will allow you to bottom-fish with dead ciscoes or to suspend minnows beneath a float. You can also cast or troll with white bucktail jigs, crankbaits or flashy spoons. In summer, lake trout go deep, often to depths of 60 feet. Vertical jigging with spoons or jigs tipped with minnows or cut bait will serve you well.

Lake trout are a thinking man’s game. It’s best to vary your speed between slow and medium when trolling, as it will capture the trout’s attention. Use natural colours such as green, black and blue on bright clear days. And when releasing your line, embrace your inner musician. Get a rhythm going to make things look more natural. A line letting out until it hits the bottom is too obvious for this fish!