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Preston Lake Outpost

Lynn Lake Fly-in Outpost Camps

Preston Lake, Manitoba — Near Lynn Lake

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Max Depth 130 ft
Max Guests 8
Access fly-in
Season June – September
Pricing $$$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy
Preston Lake outpost camp is 30 air miles northwest of Lynn Lake, Manitoba. It accommodates 2 to 8 people. The lake is crystal-clear and 4 miles long, with depths to 130 feet, and produces Lake Trout from 5 to 20 lbs. Motor through a creek to Janzen Lake, then portage to Van and Nesbitt Lakes for Pike and Walleye. There are 6 boats on 3 lakes. Only one cabin sits on this lake.

Accommodations

Lodging Type
Outpost cabin
Max Guests
8
Amenities
Electricity: Yes - generator (small generator available for sleep machines upon request)
Running Water: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Shower: Yes
Heat: Yes - propane
Fish Freezer

Other: Refrigerator, deep freeze, propane cook range, barbecue grill, fish fryers, cooking utensils, life preservers, nets, boat seats, CPAP converters available upon request

Fish Species

lake trout pike

Portage Lakes: Yes - pike, walleye (motor through creek to Janzen Lake; portage to Van and Nesbitt Lakes) (3 lakes)

About Us   Boats & Equipment

Boats Included
4
Gas Included
Yes - mixed gas included

Lake Information

Preston Lake is located 30 air miles northwest of Lynn Lake. Crystal-clear water, 4 miles long, depths to 130 feet. Produces Lake Trout in the 5–20 lb. range. Motor through a creek to Janzen Lake; portage to Van and Nesbitt Lakes for Pike 10–25 lbs. and Walleye 2–6 lbs. (up to 9 lbs.). 6 boats on 3 lakes.

Lake Name
Preston Lake
Province
Manitoba, Northern Manitoba
Max Depth
130 ft
Water Clarity
Crystal clear
Lake Structure
4 miles long, rocky points and reefs, adjacent deep water
Fishing Pressure
Low - remote fly-in only, one camp on lake, short season

Meals & Services

Meals Included
No
Guide Service
not available

Reviews & Reputation

Review Highlights

Lynn Lake Fly-in Outpost Camps, operated by the Bettschen family in Northern Manitoba, draws consistently strong reviews from guests, with most ratings at or near five stars. Many guests return multiple times over many years. One reviewer's trips span from 1993 through several later visits. Several guests describe the destination as a highlight of their fishing lives.

Guests consistently praise the quality and volume of fishing, particularly for northern pike and walleye. Reviewers report catching well over a hundred pike in a single trip, with walleye fishing available into the late evening hours. The interconnected lake system is a practical advantage, eliminating time-consuming portages and keeping anglers on the water longer. The fly-in is straightforward, with a short flight time and convenient access from the base airport. Wildlife sightings, including bears and moose, are a bonus. Guests mention the Bettschen family warmly by name, and the social atmosphere (meeting fellow anglers who return year after year) is part of the appeal for some guests.

Reviews raise no recurring complaints or significant concerns. The camp suits anglers focused on high-volume pike and walleye fishing, those who want a classic fly-in outpost camp, and groups of friends or returning guests who value a familiar, relationship-driven operation. The short flight from the base also suits time-conscious travelers.

What's Included

Included

Float plane flight from Lynn Lake (round trip), boats, motors, mixed gas, life preservers, nets, boat seats, electric lights, hot showers, running water, refrigerator, deep freeze, propane heat, cook range, barbecue grill, fish fryers, cooking utensils

Not Included

Meals, fishing licence, personal gear, gratuities

Getting There

Access: fly-in

Air Base: Lynn Lake, MB

Flight Distance: 30 miles

Season & Booking

Season: June to September

Minimum Stay: 4 days

Location

Map preview of the lake and surrounding area

Contact

Lynn Lake Fly-in Outpost Camps
Lynn Lake, Manitoba

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