Valhalla Lake Outpost

Howey Bay Resort & Outposts in Red Lake, Ontario has an exceptionally strong reputation among guests. Virtually every reviewer rates it at the highest possible level, and many return year after year, in some cases for a decade or more. Guests repeatedly name long-time owners Dave and Marg as the heart of the operation and call them warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each guest's experience. One group of repeat visitors went through the transition to new ownership with no drop in satisfaction. The resort has stayed consistent across seasons and ownership changes.

Guests consistently praise several aspects of the resort. They frequently describe the cabins, both at the main Red Lake location and at the fly-in outpost camps, as clean, well-maintained, and more comfortable than expected. Amenities include hot showers, cable TV, air conditioning, hot tubs on certain decks, propane appliances, and solar power at the remote outposts. Fishing is the central draw, with walleye, northern pike, perch, and lake trout. Guests describe excellent results whether fishing from the main resort or fly-in lakes. Guests praise staff for going out of their way to help them find fish, providing gear and supplies on-site, and handling small conveniences like minnows, gas, and fish cleaning facilities. Bear hunting also earns positive reviews, and one reviewer cites a near-100% success rate. Guests also point to free local golf course access and regular float plane resupply runs to outpost cabins as added value.

Reviews contain no recurring complaints about food, equipment failures, poor fishing, or service gaps. The one candid note came from a female guest who joked about adjusting to life without a hair dryer at the remote outpost cabins, which she acknowledged is the nature of a fly-in wilderness setting. Come in with that understanding: the outpost stay is intentionally off-grid and rustic, even if more comfortable than many comparable options. The resort suits groups of friends or family members looking for a dependable, comfortable Canadian fishing getaway, repeat anglers targeting walleye and northern pike, first-time fly-in guests who want a well-supported remote trip, and hunters interested in bear. It also works well for non-fishing partners or family members, given its proximity to the town of Red Lake and the peaceful atmosphere at the outpost camps.