Outpost
Lil Shab Lake Outpost
Northern Wilderness outfitters
Lil Shab Lake, Ontario — Near Fort Frances
About This Outpost
Accommodations
Amenities
Other: Full solar power, electric fridge, CPAP outlets, gas cookstove, full cookware, BBQ grill, outdoor fish cooker, large deck with outdoor seating, fire pit (select outposts), lake maps with fishing hotspots, spare motor, propane
Fish Species
Lake Information
Large remote lake. 200 air miles from base. Known for oversized walleye and northern pike. Catch-and-release only lake.
Meals & Services
Reviews & Reputation
Guest sentiment is very positive, with both reviews giving five out of five stars. Reviewers describe Northern Wilderness Outfitters as dependable and say they would return. One guest who has used other outfitters called NWO "far superior" to them.
Guests praise the service and communication, and describe the people as friendly and caring. One reviewer names Vic and the staff as wonderful to work with. Guests call the cabins nice and the planes well maintained. Reviewers say the fly-in trips are consistently good and memorable. The outfitter also runs hunting trips.
Neither review includes complaints or recurring concerns. The outfitter suits repeat fly-in customers and anglers or hunters who have used other outfitters and value good communication, comfortable cabins, and reliable air service.
What's Included
Included
Round-trip flights from Rainy Lake base, private outpost cabin (3 bedrooms), one 14-ft aluminum boat per two guests, Yamaha motors with spare, unlimited fuel, lake maps with fishing hotspots marked, hot and cold running water, hot showers, solar lighting, wood stove, gas cookstove, electric refrigerator, full cookware, BBQ grill, outdoor fish cooker, large deck
Not Included
Fishing license, groceries (food package optional add-on), fishing tackle and rods, personal items (sleeping bag, pillow, towels, toiletries, rain gear). No fish may be taken home. 13% Ontario HST not included.
Getting There
Access: fly-in
Air Base: Rainy Lake, Fort Frances, Ontario (near International Falls, Minnesota)
Flight Distance: 200 miles
Season & Booking
Season: May to September
Location
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