Petrie Outpost

Glassy Bay Outfitters, based out of Elliot Lake, Ontario, generally earns strong reviews from guests who have taken fly-in fishing trips to the Bark Lake chain and surrounding remote lakes. Most reviewers describe their trips in enthusiastic terms, pointing to the scenery during the floatplane flights, the remoteness and solitude of the camps, and the quality of the walleye and northern pike fishing. Guests also praise staff communication and professionalism, particularly around scheduling and flights. The sense of escaping into genuine wilderness is a recurring theme.

Guests consistently praise the walleye fishing. One group reported catch-and-release numbers of 250 keeper-sized walleye among five anglers over a trip. Guests often cite the remoteness of the lakes, the absence of other anglers, and the natural surroundings as major draws. However, one repeat customer reported being placed at a different lake than requested after three years of visits, and found a significant drop in fishing quality, poor cabin conditions, and a bug problem. That reviewer says the outfitter did not tell them the area had been heavily netted by local Indigenous fishers the prior spring, and felt they were owed that information before the trip. Communication around lake conditions and cabin assignments may not always be consistent, so guests should confirm specific cabin and lake requests clearly in advance.

Glassy Bay Outfitters suits small groups of experienced or semi-experienced anglers, particularly those targeting walleye, who are comfortable with rustic, self-guided wilderness camp conditions and want solitude and remote access rather than guided service or amenities. It may also appeal to first-time fly-in guests looking for an off-the-grid trip near Elliot Lake. Those with specific lake or cabin preferences, or who are sensitive to variability in fishing conditions, should communicate those expectations directly with the outfitter before booking.