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Attwood Lake Central Outpost

Thunderhook Fly-Ins

Attwood Lake, Ontario — Near Armstrong Station

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Lake Size 9,200 acres

Max Depth 52 ft

Max Guests 6

Access fly-in

Season May – September

Pricing $$

About This Outpost

Attwood Central is a mid-sized cabin housing up to 6 people on Attwood Lake (9,200 acres / 12-mile spread). The lake holds walleye, northern pike, and seasonal lake trout. Natural islands and bays provide protection from the elements. The flight from the seaplane base is about 40 minutes.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Cabin (mid-sized)

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: No

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: outhouse

Heat: Wood stove

A/C: No

Cell: No

Satellite phone

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Other: Propane BBQ and fish cooker, beds and bunks, satellite phone, axe/saw, cleaning supplies, dishes/pots/pans/utensils, ice and ice trays, minnow buckets

Fish Species

walleye lake trout brook trout pike

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14ft or 16ft Lund

Boat Brand

Lund

Motor Brand

Yamaha or Mercury

Seat Type

Swivel seats with cushions

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Attwood Lake is a remote wilderness waterbody situated northeast of Wabakimi Provincial Park and just South of the Albany River. Set within the rugged boreal terrain of the Canadian Shield, its geography features a sprawling river-expansion basin with tannin-stained waters, sheltered bays, and a complex layout stretching across approximately 12 miles. The lake encompasses roughly 9,200 acres of surface area and is punctuated by numerous natural islands and bays that break up open water and provide natural shelter from wind. Accessible almost exclusively via a 45-minute floatplane flight (about 75 air miles) from airbases near Armstrong Station, Attwood Lake offers an exceptionally isolated backcountry fishing experience. It is serviced primarily by Thunderhook Fly-Ins, which operates two remote outpost cabins along its shores: Attwood West (accommodating groups up to 10) and Attwood Central (accommodating groups up to 6). The lake's abundant island cover, deep structural bays, and river currents support exceptional populations of Walleye and Northern Pike, along with seasonal Lake Trout, making it a premier destination for wilderness fly-in trips. Brook trout are available in the connecting streams with some effort to access.

Lake Name

Attwood Lake

Province

Ontario, Wabakimi Provincial Park / Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

9,200 acres

Max Depth

52 ft

Lake Structure

Vast natural islands and bays, 12-mile spread

Fishing Pressure

Low - only two small outpost camps on this large and isolated waterbody

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

Meals Included

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

4.0

Based on 1 review from across the web

Review Highlights

Guests rate Thunderhook Fly-Ins very highly. Reviews are mostly 4 and 5 stars, with one 3-star review that praised everything except the fishing. A Facebook page reportedly shows 22 reviews and a 100% recommendation rate. Reviewers fished Smoothrock, Attwood, Moonshine, Linklater and Funger, and several said they had returned or planned to. The owners, including Drake Dill, are described as friendly, and the operation as well run and well organized.

The most consistent praise is for the amount of walleye action. Guests described "walleye factory" fishing, with some reporting around 100 fish a day per boat or per person, many doubles, and plenty of northern pike mixed in. Most walleyes were reported at 14 to 22 inches. One first-time guest also landed a 44-inch northern and a 36-inch walleye. Guests also liked the cabins, which were called clean, comfortable and well equipped. One reviewer mentioned a long sand beach at the camp, a fish cleaning house, and 16' Lunds with 20hp electric-start Yamahas, padded seats, nets and tanks topped off each morning. Others praised the staff, guides and outpost hosts, and the base at Armstrong Station, which has a lounge, free hot dogs and sausages, coffee and rental rooms. The flight to Smoothrock was described as about 20 minutes. One guest reported a total of $1,469 with tax for a 7-day fly-in.

The recurring caveat is size. Several reviewers said they caught lots of fish but few large ones, with no trophy walleyes over about 25 inches. One guest got only one big pike in September, which they said can be tough. Weather and cold snaps were also said to slow the bite, and one guest said fishing started slowly on an unfamiliar lake. One reviewer warned of a large submerged rock shelf east of the west camp on Attwood and suggested going around the island to the north. The trip suits first-time fly-in anglers, families with kids, and groups of friends who want steady walleye and pike action, comfortable cabins and good support. Anglers focused mainly on trophy-sized fish may find the fishing less satisfying, based on several reviews.

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Bfgilly Jun 28, 2023

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Attwood Lake - Thunderhook

I have fished Attwood many times (dating back to Armstrong outfitters, Mattice & now Thunderhook fly-Ins having the lake). All of them were really good & ran top notch fly-Ins. The new Thunderhook owners are really good people & doing a great job. Attwood is a pretty good size lake with good fishing. If you head east from the west camp, be careful. There is a huge rock shelf just under the water. It's best to go around the island to the north, then head east. You will find fish in all the normal places (islands, points, & humps).

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What's Included

Included

Round-trip fly-in, cabin accommodation, 14ft/16ft Lund boat with motor, swivel seats, life jackets, landing nets, gas for outboard, propane for cabin and BBQ