Crooked Lake Outpost

About This Outpost

A secluded 13-mile, 9000-acre lake with significant currents where the lake narrows. The outpost has a two-cabin setup: a cook cabin (a restored 1954 historic trapper's cabin) and a separate sleeping cabin set in a hill overlooking the lake. Three boats are available with 9.9 and 15 hp Yamaha outboards. One other outpost cabin sits on this lake.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

two cabins (cook cabin and sleeping cabin)

Total Rooms

2

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

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Other: Historic 1954 trapper's cook cabin, sleeping cabin overlooking lake, pre-cut firewood, lake maps, linens, cookware, landing nets, life jackets

Fish Species

walleye pike

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

3

Boat Length

14'

Motor

9.9 hp and 15 hp outboards

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

A secluded 13-mile, 9000-acre lake with significant currents where the lake narrows down. Features birch, poplar and pine forests. One other outpost cabin on the lake.

Lake Name

Crooked Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

890 acres

Lake Structure

13 miles long, significant currents at narrow sections, birch, poplar and pine surroundings

Fishing Pressure

Low - one other outpost cabin on lake

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

5.0

Based on 2 reviews 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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Brian Jun 20, 2023

Google

Had an absolute blast flying in and fishing Crooked Lake thanks to Wilderness Air. Staff was very helpful with the rules and regulations for the lake, and both pilots, to the cabin and back to the outpost, were awesome. Even let my son sit upfront as a copilot. Great fishing, lots of Small Mouth and Walleye, and some pretty good-sized Northern Pike as you can see from the size of the one my son caught. 100% recommend them for fly-in fishing destinations.

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Brian

Google

Had an absolute blast flying in and fishing Crooked Lake thanks to Wilderness Air. Staff was very helpful with the rules and regulations for the lake, and both pilots, to the cabin and back to the outpost, were awesome. Even let my son sit upfront as a copilot. Great fishing, lots of Small Mouth and Walleye, and some pretty good-sized Northern Pike as you can see from the size of the one my son caught. 100% recommend them for fly-in fishing destinations.

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What's Included

Included

Round-trip air transportation from Vermilion Bay, cabin accommodations (cook cabin + sleeping cabin), fully equipped kitchen with solar/propane fridge and range, solar lighting, satellite/Starlink communication, pre-cut firewood, 3 boats with 9.9 and 15 hp Yamaha motors, lake maps, linens, cookware, landing nets, life jackets, BBQ, fish cookers, drinking water