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Main Lodge - Confederation Lake

Confederation Lake, Ontario — Near Ear Falls, ON

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Access drive-in

Season May – October

Pricing $$

About This Lodge

Full-service main base lodge on Confederation Lake in Northwestern Ontario. Family owned and operated since 1972. Features 7 cabins, full service amenities, hunting, 4-wheeling, adventuring, and group spaces. Guests are greeted personally by the owners upon arrival and departure.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Multiple cabins

Bedrooms

Amenities

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: Yes

Other: Hunting, 4-wheeling, Adventuring, Group Spaces. 7 cabins total: 3 that sleep 4, 1 that sleeps 6, 1 that sleeps 2.

Fish Species

lake trout pike

Portage Lakes: Yes - walleye, pike, lake trout (Agnew Lake – pike; Premier Lake – walleye, pike, lake trout; Rowe Lake – walleye, pike; Mintore Lake – walleye, pike) (4 lakes)

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Confederation Lake's waters flow north into Premier Lake, then Washogomis Lake, then Swain Lake and down the Woman River past Woman River Camp. Deep, cold, and clear – ideal for lake trout and northern pike. Connected to Lost Bay by a short river section. Record fish: 38-inch lake trout.

Lake Name

Confederation Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario - Sunset Country

Water Clarity

Clear

Lake Structure

Drop-offs, mid-lake structure, deep basins, shear rock faces, shallow cabbage beds, islands

Fishing Pressure

Low – largely undisturbed since 2006 fire

Meals & Services

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

5.0

Based on 3 reviews from across the web

Review Highlights

KaBeeLo Lodge is a family-run fly-in fishing and hunting outfitter near Ear Falls, Ontario. It has operated since the early 1970s and has a strong reputation built over decades of repeat visitors. The overwhelming majority of reviews are highly positive, and guests frequently return year after year, some for 10, 20, 35, or even 40-plus years. The Lohn family (Harald, Ann, Erik, and Alysson) and their staff are a standout strength of the operation. Guests describe them as warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making each trip successful. The lodge offers both base camp stays and fly-out outpost cabin trips, with turbine seaplanes providing transport to remote lakes. Multiple reviewers note the operation runs smoothly and feels well-organized from the planning stage through departure.

Guests consistently praise the fishing, particularly for walleye and northern pike, and commonly report catch counts of 50 to 100 fish per day at outpost lakes. Guests also highlight lake trout fishing at certain locations. The outpost cabins receive strong marks for comfort. Hot showers, solar-powered refrigeration, bug-proof construction, and well-stocked kitchens are regularly mentioned. Food at the main lodge, including fresh-baked bread and homemade desserts, draws specific praise. Guests taking the outpost option note that cabins are typically stocked with food provisions, though a few reviewers say the quantities can run light for large or hungry groups, and one guest said food was not included for an add-on day they had paid for. Several reviewers suggest bringing extras like butter, cream, or additional food if needed.

One negative review describes a moose hunt in September 2018. The guest reported serious concerns: inadequate food provisions, a guide who engaged in unsafe and potentially illegal practices, and a dispute over a promised refund that was never honored. This review stands apart from the otherwise uniformly positive feedback. No other reviewers raise safety or guiding concerns, and the complaints about food quantity in other reviews are minor by comparison. KaBeeLo is best suited for groups of fishing buddies, couples, and families, including those with young children or less experienced anglers, who want a comfortable, well-supported remote fly-in trip focused primarily on walleye and northern pike. It is also a reasonable choice for first-time fly-in guests given the organized logistics and hands-on staff. Those booking hunting packages, particularly guided hunts, may want to ask detailed questions about guide qualifications and what is included before committing.

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Roger Osborne Feb 19, 2020

Outfitter

Woman River Camp

As an avid fisherman and prior lodge owner of South Bay Lodge (now Woman River Camp Outpost on Confederation Lake). I am so happy to see what Paul and Deb are doing to both camps. I while I can't make it back this summer I did go up a couple times in the last few years... Lake Trout average sizes are increasing, Northern Pike are more plentiful than ever, and the Walleye fishing was off the chart! Now for the believable part..camp improvements are never ending, new cabins, new boats and great customer service. Assuming they still do the weekly camp cook-outs its a vacation you will treasure forever... If you are too late to get a reservation for 2020 put this one on your bucket list for 2021 book early most of their business is repeat and you will be disappointed if you wait too long!

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DelanoAmy Jul 18, 2018

TripAdvisor

Confederation Lake 2018

Two friends and I stayed at the base lodge for 4 days. We fished every morning and afternoon. We caught our limit and then some of lake trout and northern pike. The family that runs it is so accommodating and friendly. We have them all bugs when we left. They really make you feel like family! The other staff is just as nice. The food was always amazing, especially the fresh baked bread and yummy desserts! I would love to go back there and try a fly out trip for a day or two. Date of stay: July 2018.

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Ron H Apr 1, 2017

TripAdvisor

Best Northern Fishing Ever

KaBeeLo Lodge has the nicest people I have ever met. They act as if you are the only there and their whole job is to see that you are well taken care of and fed. The Northern and Lake Trout fishing on Confederation Lake is beyond excellent. I have landed a 52" Northern and 28" Lakey plus many more smaller ones. I anticipate coming back every year. I have been there every year for the past 10 years. Room tip: This is a fishing lodge and there are cabins. Date of stay: October 2016.

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