About This Outpost
Accommodations
Amenities
Other: Outdoor fire pit, propane BBQ, propane stove, pre-cut firewood, first aid kits, ice, lake maps, satellite phone (extra cost), camp check every 2 days
Fish Species
Portage Lakes: Yes - walleye, pike (Elbow Lake: 5-mile long lake accessible by creek/boat or portage); walleye, pike (North Lake: 100-yard portage, 3-mile long lake, 6hp/14' boat); walleye, pike, lake trout (Wilson Lake: 20-yard portage, 6-mile long lake) (3 lakes)
Boats & Equipment
Lake Information
Trapline Lake is known for record-book lunker walleye with dark stained water (dark-backed, gold-bellied walleye). Part of a river system with moving water. Dozens of islands. Creek provides access to additional walleye lakes (No Name and Elbow). Three portage lakes: Elbow Lake (5 miles, walleye/pike via creek or trail), North Lake (100-yard portage, 3 miles, walleye/pike), Wilson Lake (20-yard portage, 6 miles, walleye/pike/lake trout). Also a lake trout lake accessible by stone trail.
Meals & Services
Reviews & Reputation
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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What's Included
Included
Boats with motor & gas, propane fridge/freezer, outdoor fish fryer, wood stove, propane BBQ/stove, pre-cut firewood, coffee pot, first aid kit, ice, lake maps, life jackets, fish nets & paddles, minnow & leech bucket, running hot & cold showers, cooking/eating utensils, dish soap, boat cushions, inside fish-cleaning table, outside fire pit, camp check every 2 days
Not Included
HST (13%), satellite phone rental, groceries, refreshments, fishing/hunting license, personal gear
Getting There
Access: fly-in
Air Base: Kenora, Ontario
Flight Time: 32 minutes
Flight Distance: 55 miles
Season & Booking
Season: May to September
Minimum Stay: 3 days
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