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Crow Bay Outpost, Lac Evans

Bushland Adventures

Lac Evans (Lake Evans), Quebec — Near Matagami

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Lake Size 118,000 acres

Max Depth 85 ft

Max Guests 8

Access fly-in

Season June – September

Pricing $$$

About This Outpost

Remote fly-in outpost cabin located in the Southeast bay near the inflow of the Broadback River, the largest inflow of Lac Evans in the James Bay Territory of northern Quebec, offering trophy northern pike, walleye, lake sturgeon, and burbot fishing in the Broadback and Rupert River basins. One party per cabin each week for total privacy, with a camp caretaker on-site and optional guiding. The three cabins are widely separated on this large lake for optimal seclusion. Cabins have indoor waterless urinals.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Outpost cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - solar

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: No

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: outhouse

Heat: wood stove

WiFi

Cell: No

Starlink WiFi and Zoleo satellite messenger

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Fish Freezer

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Other: Humminbird HELIX 5 and PiranhaMAX 4 fish finders, life jackets, anchors, landing nets. Solar power, fully equipped kitchen with cookware/utensils/coffee pot, propane stove with refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, propane grill, indoor waterless urinals, laminated lake maps provided per boat

Fish Species

walleye sturgeon burbot pike

Trophy Records: 50+ inch pike

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

16 ft

Boat Brand

Lund SSV

Motor

20 hp four-stroke

Motor Start

Pull

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Seat Type

swivel seats and cushions

Gas Included

Yes - unlimited fuel (subject to change)

Lake Information

Part of the Canadian Grand Slam waters of Quebec featuring Northern Pike, Walleye, Lake Sturgeon, and Burbot with true trophy potential. Lac Evans is widely regarded as the best trophy pike lake in Quebec, and perhaps in the eastern half of Canada, and it has produced a world record silver pike of 49 inches and 38.3 pounds. Located roughly 130 kilometers (81 miles) southeast of James Bay, it is the largest lake along the Broadback River system. Lac Evans is a relatively shallow water body with an average depth of 18 feet, with a highly irregular shoreline, defined by long bays, narrow channels, and extensive lake arms. The surrounding landscape is largely low-lying subarctic boreal forest and wetland, though the southern edge features elevated terrain marked by the Reid and Middleton Mountains. It receives water from nearby Lake Le Gardeur to the east via the Théodat River and Lake Dana to the west.

Lake Name

Lac Evans (Lake Evans)

Province

Quebec, James Bay Territory / Broadback River basin

Lake Size

118,000 acres

Max Depth

85 ft

Elevation

768 ft

Inflows

Numerous

Outflows

Watershed

Broadback River, James Bay

Fishing Pressure

minimal - three widely separated cabins, catch-and-release no-kill on all northern pike to maintain the trophy pike fishery.

Meals & Services

Meals Included

No - guests bring their own food for the week

Guide Service

optional

Guide Cost

Additional fee

Reviews & Reputation

4.0

Based on 1 review from across the web

Review Highlights

Guests describe Bushland Adventures as a reliable, honest operator. One group has booked a week with them for years, and another reviewer called them "the real deal." Ratings are positive (4/5 and 5/5), and the reviews present the outfitter as a good fit for people who want a remote, bush-camp trip.

Guests praise the remote camps, the equipment, and the trophy fishing. One detailed account describes a smooth 15-minute flight from the air base to Lac Evans. The cabin was simple and sat right on the lake near the boat docks, with an indoor urinal and a hot lake-water shower. Starlink satellite internet was available for the first time. The guide and caretaker, Connor, kept the boats fueled and running, ran the generator, supplied firewood, and helped the group get through a connecting river. Booking through Jim Saari was also part of why that group kept coming back. The same group landed several pike between 37 and 47 inches, along with many pike of 12 to 20 inches.

The main thing to be aware of is that fishing results depend on conditions. During that week on Lac Evans, rain and muddy water slowed the bite. Walleye were hard to find, though the group still caught enough for a couple of walleye dinners, and the fishing picked up on the last day. A long-time member of the group said it was the fewest fish he had seen on any of their Canada trips, but the reviewer still called it a great week. The cabin is simple rather than luxurious. Based on these reviews, the destination suits experienced anglers and groups of friends who want pike fishing, trophy potential, and a remote, no-frills fly-in trip, and who accept that weather can affect the catch.

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Jim (Route to Retire) Aug 9, 2022

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Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone Led to an 8-Night Fishing Trip of a Lifetime in Canada

Four guests booked a week on Lac Evans through Jim Saari at Bushland Adventures, a booking the group has made for years. The flight from the air base to the cabin took 15 minutes with a smooth takeoff and landing. The cabin was simple and sat right on the lake with easy access to the boat docks. It had an indoor urinal and a hot lake-water shower. Starlink satellite internet was available for the first time. The guide and caretaker, Connor, kept the boats fueled and running, ran the generator, supplied firewood, and helped the group through a connecting river. The fishing was slow for most of the week. Rain and muddy water kept the bite down, and one of the group's long-time fishermen said it was the fewest fish he had seen on any of their Canada trips. The group still landed pike of 47, 45, 42, 38 and 37 inches, plus a lot of 12 to 20 inch pike. Walleye were hard to find, but they got a couple of walleye dinners. Fishing picked up on the last day. The reviewer fished more than 60 hours and called it a great week with a lot of fun.

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What's Included

Included

StarLink WiFi, private cabin sleeping 8, camp caretaker, 16 ft Lund boats with 20-25 hp Yamaha motors, round trip float plane transportation from Kilo 237 Hydro-Base, Humminbird fish finders, life jackets, anchors, nets, swivel seats, cushions, electric lighting, refrigerator-freezer, propane stove/oven, BBQ grill, hot shower, fully equipped kitchen, unlimited fuel

Not Included

Food for the week, Quebec fishing license, clothing and rain gear, personal items (soap, insect repellent, shampoo, etc.), fishing gear, sleeping bag and pillow, alcohol and tobacco products, fitted sheet