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Wabakimi Lake Outpost

Northern Wilderness outfitters

Wabakimi Lake, Ontario — Near Fort Frances

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Lake Size 15,554 acres

Max Depth 150 ft

Max Guests 10

Access fly-in

Season May – September

Pricing $$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

One of the largest lakes in the lineup, Wabakimi stretches nearly 20 miles with endless bays, reefs, and deep structures that hold trophy walleye and northern pike. The fishing is great, and the cabin has a gazebo-style deck with views. NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2026.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - solar

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: No

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: outhouse

Heat: Yes - wood stove

Cell: No

Dock

Fish Freezer

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Other: Gas cookstove, gas refrigerator, full cookware, BBQ grill, outdoor fish cooker, gazebo-style deck, fire pit (select outposts), lake maps with fishing hotspots, spare motor, propane

Fish Species

walleye lake trout pike

Fishing Regulations

Fishing Zone

Ontario FMZ 2

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14 ft aluminum

Motor

outboard

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

This 20 mile long, island-studded lake is centrally located in the remote Wabakimi Provincial Park wilderness of northwestern Ontario, an area known for its interconnected lakes, rivers, rugged Canadian Shield landscape, and outstanding fishing opportunities. The lake features an irregular shoreline, numerous bays, islands, and deep-water areas that provide habitat for several fish species. The lake is particularly well known for walleye and northern pike fishing, with lake trout and other cold-water species also found in deeper areas of the lake. The primary inflows are the Allanwater River which enters a southern bay at Sturgeon Rapids and the somewhat smaller Ogoki River entering at the West end of the lake. Together, these inflows provide nutrients that support a strong fish population and moving water to concentrate fish and produce consistent fishing throughout the season. The Ogoki River flows out the East end of Wabakimi Lake and into Smoothrock Lake.

Lake Name

Wabakimi Lake

Province

Ontario

Lake Size

15,554 acres

Max Depth

150 ft

Shoreline

180 miles

Lake Structure

278 islands and numerous bays, saddles, reefs, deep structure, and narrows with current and eddies

Inflows

Allanwater River from the South and Ogoki River from the West

Outflows

Ogoki River on the East heading into Smoothrock Lake

Watershed

Ogoki River, Albany River

Fishing Pressure

Low - Large remote lake with three outpost cabins. Access is limited to canoe-in or fly-in.

Meals & Services

Meals Included

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

4.9

Based on 7 reviews from across the web

Review Highlights

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.

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Roger Cormier / MidWest Outdoors Oct 21, 2018

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A Fly-in Fishing Adventure with Rusty Myers on Wabakimi Lake

A fly-in fishing adventure I've looked forward to for many years finally became a reality last fall. Rusty Myers Fly-in Outposts owner Angie Korzinski invited MidWest Outdoors TV to film on Wabakimi Lake, one of 10 outpost destinations serviced by their operation. It was incredible. On our trip, at various fishing spots throughout Wabakimi Lake, the action was nonstop. We tallied a fish a minute at times! Some locations produced walleyes that ranged from 15 to 19 inches. On other spots, the average increased to the 20- to 24-inch range. If the Ontario fly-in experience is on your list, you can't miss with Rusty Myers Fly-in Outposts.

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Kwags Aug 11, 2014

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Wabakimi Trip August 1st through 8th

Just returned from Wabakimi Lake trip with Rusty Myers. Flew Pittsburgh to Int Falls. Made it to Rusty's, took care of the bill while the plane was packed (they did not weigh, so no overweight). Plane ride took a little over an hour. Water was high for August, more like spring levels, which made it easier to get in and out of Lower Wabakimi. Fishing had slowed: the pilot who brought us in said he hadn't been to Wabakimi for three weeks, and a different pilot picked us up with no incoming group.

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The Fishing Foodie Jun 26, 2012

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Lake Wabakimi Ontario – Fly In Fishing Trip Report

Six of us flew in. The trip was booked through Rusty Myers Outfitters. We used them last year as well, and they have great camps and overall run a good operation. Friday we had 96 walleyes, 6 northern and 1 perch in one boat; Sunday the boats had well over 200 walleyes; biggest fish was a 27 inch walleye. Our pickup plane arrived about 3:00 on departure day on a bumpy ride home. All in all, a great trip that I will remember for a lifetime!

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Steve C. - Sidney, OH

Outfitter

He and his dad have fished many lakes in the US and Canada, and say Wabakimi surpasses them all. The cabin, equipment and boats are well kept and guests are looked after well.

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Bob - Chicago, IL

Outfitter

Thanks for the hospitality and great fishing at Wabakimi Lake. Landed a 43-inch and a 39-inch pike on a walleye setup with 6 lb line. His group caught more big northerns than in any of the past six years.

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Bob - Kenosha, WI

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Third year in Canada. His group of four caught over 300 fish in five days at Wabakimi, releasing 17 to 19 inch walleyes. More than a dozen northerns over 30 inches, including his dad's 38 and his own 45. Calls it a first class operation.

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Steve C. - Minster, OH

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Fifth trip to Wabakimi Lake with two buddies new to the lake. The group caught 270 pike for the week, 22 over 30 inches and 11 at 40 inches or more, the largest 46 inches. Plenty of walleye hooked for dinner each night, and he still found new spots to fish.

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