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Optic Lake Outpost

Black Moose Outposts

Optic Lake, Ontario — Near Red Lake

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Lake Size 6,206 acres

Max Guests 6

Access fly-in

Season May 15 – October 15

Pricing $$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Cabin on an island linked to the mainland by a sandy beach. Located in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, where anyone can reel in a great catch.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - solar and generator

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Heat: Yes - wood stove

Garmin InReach device included

Dock

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Other: BBQ + Fish Fryer

Fish Species

walleye pike lake trout

Portage Lakes: Yes - 2 Lakes (2 lakes)

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Gas Included

Yes - unlimited

Lake Information

2511 acres with 49 miles of shoreline, Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, 32 miles from base, cabin on island with sandy beach

Lake Name

Optic Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

6,206 acres

Meals & Services

Meals Included

No - bring food and water

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

3.0

Based on 1 review from across the web

Review Highlights

Black Moose Outposts has strong positive feedback, with guests consistently rating their experiences at the highest level. The outfitter attracts repeat visitors, and at least one reviewer returns annually. Guests both fish and hunt here, so the operation goes beyond angling.

Guests praise the quality of the fishing, particularly for pike, and one repeat visitor reports consistently larger catches over multiple trips. Guests describe the cabins as cozy and the scenery as beautiful. One first-time moose hunter reported a successful, well-organized hunt, with a bull taken on day four and the meat flown out promptly the following morning. The outfitter handles logistics competently in a remote fly-in setting.

No guest has left negative feedback. The destination suits anglers seeking trophy pike on repeat visits, and hunters pursuing their first or early moose hunts in a fly-in wilderness setting. It fits those who are comfortable with remote travel and want a self-guided or lightly guided outdoor experience.

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Thumper Jun 5, 2003

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Optic Lake - fishing report

First fly-in trip, using Viking Outposts to Optic Lake. The cabin was newly rebuilt cedar, 3 bedrooms, sleeping 6. There were plenty of slot-size walleye, mostly caught trolling, but the pike were mostly small, 20 to 25 inches. His bottom line: a decent trip if you want numbers.

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