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North Caribou Lake Outpost

Pickle Lake Outposts

North Caribou Lake, Ontario — Near Pickle Lake

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Lake Size 80,000 acres

Max Guests 10

Access fly-in

Season End of May – Beginning of October

Pricing $$

About This Outpost

North Caribou Lake Outpost is a remote fly-in cabin on one of the larger remote lakes in Northwestern Ontario, offering big-water wilderness fishing across rugged Canadian Shield terrain filled with islands, sheltered bays, and deep cold-water structure. Historically a commercial fishing lake known for exceptional walleye and northern pike, it remains a classic, remote northern fishing destination accessible only by floatplane from Pickle Lake.

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

Cell: No

In-Reach (texting)

Dock

Other: Propane refrigeration, 30" range & oven, gas BBQ

Fish Species

walleye pike

Portage Lakes: Yes

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Motor

25hp

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

One of the larger remote lakes in Northwestern Ontario, with islands, sheltered bays, and deep cold-water structure.

Lake Name

North Caribou Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

80,000 acres

Fishing Pressure

Moderate

Meals & Services

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

4.7

Based on 3 reviews from across the web

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adempsey2.0 May 4, 2018

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North Caribou September 2017 - A VERY Long Overdue Report

Fished North Caribou with Pete Johnson's Pickle Lake Outposts. A basic fishing camp with all the stuff necessary for a great trip. Fishing was just as good as at the more expensive camp. They had large 17 ft boats with electric start 25s, a shower, and outhouses, which were fine. The camp costs about $800 less. It is in the NW corner of the lake, so some spots are a long run away. It is certainly cheaper.

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Trip report North Caribou Lake with Pickle Lake Outposts 3rd trip

A group of 6 returned from their third terrific trip to the northwest bay camp on North Caribou Lake (June 26-July 5). Weather was great, with two flat-lake days. 50-60 walleye each was easy, and one boat partnership caught 232 walleye plus pike on the first flat-water day. The average size was the largest they had seen, with 18.5-19 inchers the norm and a max of 25 inches. It is not a lake to hunt trophy walleye or pike, but they called it a walleye fishing paradise.

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Trip report North Caribou Lake with Pickle Lake Outposts

A 9-day trip to the North Caribou Lake outpost. The reviewer called the lake one of the best walleye lakes in Ontario. Catching 50 walleye a day was easy for almost anyone, and 100 a day was achievable. About 60% of the fish were 19-21 inches. Trophy walleye (27 inches and up) and trophy pike eluded them, with a best pike of 39 inches. He rated the boats and motors the best he had had in the bush. Overall, one of their best trips. The cost was reasonable at $1520 CAD for 7 days.

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