Review Highlights
Walsten Outposts generally earns positive reviews from guests, especially recent guests, with most describing their trips as memorable and worth repeating. The majority of reviewers praise the remote, unplugged nature of the trip and highlight responsive, helpful staff, particularly booking coordinator Jo-Anne, who matches guests to the right outpost for their needs. Reputation across recent reviews is strong, though at least one older account (from 2015) describes a significantly negative experience at the Fort Separation cabin, including poor cabin conditions and a lack of response from management when concerns were raised afterward.
Guests consistently highlight the quality of fishing as the standout feature, with multiple reviewers reporting exceptional catch numbers. Reviewers describe cabins like Snowshoe Lake as large and well-equipped, and guests frequently mention the beaches, campfires, and full disconnection from technology as part of the appeal. Staff responsiveness in the planning and booking process is also a recurring positive.
The main concern in reviews is inconsistency between outpost locations. While some cabins receive high marks for amenities and upkeep, the 2015 Fort Separation review describes serious issues with cleanliness, pests, and cabin condition, along with frustration over no follow-up from the company. This destination is best suited for small groups of friends or families looking for a self-guided, remote fly-in trip with strong walleye or general sport fishing, and those who value seclusion over resort-style amenities.
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David Frame (Belleville, Illinois)
Oct 11, 2019
TripAdvisor
5 star fishing and 5 star accomodations!!!
We had a great time on our trip up in your neck of the woods a few weeks ago. I enjoyed seeing you all again as we shared stories and small talk in the office over homemade deer sausage and cheese! We explored some new areas of Lount Lake that we had not visited before and found some new areas to fish on our next trip up to see you, Dave, and the rest of your fantastic crew. Having our previous trips being in late May to mid-June we got accustomed to the typical springtime fishing pattern where to fish are aggressive and found in typical springtime locations and structure. Having our trip in early August this year we found that we had to alter our approach somewhat. We found that the smallmouth and walleye were a little deeper in 10'-15' feet of water. Our best results for them came from fishing main lake points, secondary points and islands. We still had luck with our springtime lures (X-Raps, topwater, Pop-R's, Zara Spooks, etc.) fishing out from the smaller boulder lined banks, but quickly realized we needed to get deeper to get to the fish we were seeing on the fish finder in that 10'-15' foot of water. Deeper diving square bill crankbaits in various color patterns provided results on these fish. We also found that wacky rigging a 4"-5" Gulp worm on a jighead for those suspended fish worked well. Many walleye and smallmouth found this combination irresistible. Overall we found that we were running into larger northerns this year. We found that the bigger brutes were in medium to large bays and about 15'-20' out from the weed/grass line in about 10' feet of water. We boated and released a handful of 33"-38" fish and unfortunately lost a couple of 40"+ ones at the boat because we did not have nets adequate to handle that size of fish.
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marci2018973
Aug 4, 2019
TripAdvisor
Tranquility
What a great place to visit! The staff at NFO, are so friendly and nice. They treat you like family. My husband and I flew to Lount Lake for a week. This was my first trip and his third. Our pilot, Kyle was awesome. Great personality and very helpful. This was also my first flight on a float plane. The scenery at this place is unbelievable! Not enough words to describe it! Calm, serene, peaceful and totally stress free! Truly God's country! Highly recommended! Everyone should experience this place at least once! Miles and miles of tranquility! A week of memories I will never forget. Love the sound of the loons. Schedule your trip today, do not delay!
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Jeff O
Jun 29, 2018
TripAdvisor
Best fishing trip ever
Just finished my 13th year to Lount Lake, Dave and Michelle make us feel like family, the service is unbelievable and the accommodations are perfect. This is a trip that you will enjoy the best of Northwest Ontario, enjoy nature and have everything you need for your fishing adventure.
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Mike, Grand Rapids, MN
Outfitter
Lount Lake is amazing! We loved being able to hang out in the cooking lodge but then be able to sneak away to our sleeping cabin. The fishing on Lount is unbelievable. We all caught our trophies!
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