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O-Nee-Gum Lake Outpost

Wilderness Air Escapes

O-Nee-Gum Lake, Ontario — Near Vermilion Bay

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Lake Size 993 acres

Max Depth 72 ft

Max Guests 6

Access fly-in

Season May – October

Pricing $$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

A 5-mile, 10,000-acre fly-in fishing lake with rocky shorelines and weedy bays reaching 60 feet depth. Sleeps six with indoor toilet and screened-in porch. Short portage hike to Bass Lake (catch and release). Historic pictograms at Duff's Point. Lakeside bonfire pit.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - solar

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: flush

Heat: Wood stove

A/C: No

Cell: No

Satellite communication, Starlink internet

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Other: Screened-in porch, lakeside bonfire pit, historic pictograms at Duff's Point, large kitchen table, pre-cut firewood, lake maps, linens, cookware, landing nets, life jackets

Fish Species

walleye pike

Portage Lakes: Yes - smallmouth bass (Bass Lake, catch and release) (1 lakes)

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14'

Motor

8 hp or 9.9 hp outboard

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

5-mile, 10,000-acre fly-in lake with rocky shorelines and weedy bays, depth of 60 feet. Short portage hike to Bass Lake (catch and release). Features historic pictograms at Duff's Point. Trophy northerns and walleye.

Lake Name

O-Nee-Gum Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

993 acres

Max Depth

72 ft

Avg Depth

26 ft

Lake Structure

Rocky shorelines, weedy bays, 5 miles long

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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Reta & Rick Davies ~ Rapid City SD

Outfitter

Well, it's done. Another extraordinary trip made with Wilderness Air. And it was a trip to brag about! Oneegum has once again shown us that Mother Nature and the wilds of remote Ontario are the perfect ingredients for a superior vacation.

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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