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Confusion Lake Outpost

Wilderness Air Escapes

Confusion Lake, Ontario — Near Vermilion Bay

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Lake Size 30,000 acres

Max Depth 140 ft

Max Guests 8

Access fly-in

Season May – October

Pricing $$

About This Outpost

One of the larger lakes in the fleet. The outpost sleeps eight and includes a large front veranda, comfortable beds, a relaxing sauna bath, hot showers and a spacious kitchen. Ideal for master anglers looking for a challenge with trophy muskie, walleye, trout and northern pike. Please note there is one other private cabin on this lake.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - solar

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: outhouse

Heat: Wood stove

A/C: No

Cell: No

Satellite communication, Starlink internet

Fish Cleaning Station

Other: Large front veranda, pre-cut firewood, lake maps, linens, cookware, landing nets, life jackets

Fish Species

pike muskie walleye

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14'

Motor

8 hp or 9.9 hp outboard

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

30,000-acre lake, 12 miles long, maximum depth of 140 feet. Miles of rocky and sandy shoreline, weedy bays, reefs and islands. Trophy muskie 40"+, walleye 25"+, lake trout and northern pike.

Lake Name

Confusion Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

30,000 acres

Max Depth

140 ft

Lake Structure

Rocky and sandy shoreline, weedy bays, reefs, islands, 12 miles long

Fishing Pressure

Low - one other private cabin on lake

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

5.0

Based on 1 review from across the web

Review Highlights

Wilderness Air Escapes earns consistently strong ratings, with every reviewer giving five stars. Guests repeatedly describe their trips as memorable and well-organized. The company has a loyal repeat customer base. One reviewer said it was their ninth trip with the outfitter and called all visits excellent. Reviews are enthusiastic throughout, and expectations match the experience.

Guests highlight the quality of fishing as a clear strength. Crooked Lake is a productive destination with Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike. Staff and pilots receive consistent praise for being helpful, knowledgeable about local rules and regulations, and personable. Small touches, such as allowing a child to sit up front during the flight, add to the experience. Guests count the scenic float plane rides as a highlight, not just a means of transportation.

Reviewers raise no recurring complaints. Wilderness Air Escapes suits groups of friends or family members, particularly fathers and sons, looking for a remote fly-in fishing trip in a wilderness setting. It also fits multi-species anglers, first-time fly-in guests who want attentive guidance, and anglers who value repeat reliability over novelty.

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prov1800 Aug 5, 2016

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Confusion Lake with Wilderness Air

Have guided on confusion for willderness air some years ago.the cabin wad great and have heard its a bit more modern now.fishing was great.there are lots of walleye.also we caught lake trout and northerns and some decent muskies also.dont think you could go wrong.

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What's Included

Included

Round-trip air transportation from Vermilion Bay, cabin accommodations, fully equipped kitchen with solar/propane fridge and range, solar lighting, satellite/Starlink communication, pre-cut firewood, 14' boats with Yamaha motors, lake maps, linens, cookware, landing nets, life jackets, BBQ, fish cookers, drinking water