Main Lodge - Little Bear Lake

Guests rate Woman River Camp very highly. Nearly every review gives 5 stars, and the two 4-star reviews are also positive. Many reviewers are repeat visitors, some returning for 15 to 37 years, and several say they stopped trying other Canadian destinations after finding it. Owners Paul and Debbie (Deb) Mossip are named in almost every review, and guests often describe them as the main reason they return.

Guests consistently praise the hosts' hospitality, the clean, comfortable, well-kept cabins, and the boats and motors, which they call modern and reliable. The fishing gets strong reviews. Reviewers report good numbers of walleye and pike, plus lake trout and smallmouth bass, and one group reported releasing nearly 300 fish in a week. Guides, especially Ricky, help newcomers and children catch fish. Other positives are the large amount of accessible water that doesn't feel crowded, safe conditions on windy days, designated shore lunch spots, the midweek cook-out or get-together, and the food. Several reviewers saw wildlife such as caribou, black bear and bald eagles. A few guests also came for bear and moose hunting and recommend the camp for that.

Complaints are minor. The camp is a drive-in housekeeping camp, and one reviewer described it as simple and not fancy. It is a long drive from the border, with about an hour on a logging road, though reviewers called it worthwhile and the road easy. One forum reviewer noted that the main camp is not especially isolated, since boats from other camps pass by and there is a public ramp about half a mile away. The same reviewer said it takes 30 to 45 minutes to reach Big Woman River and preferred a different camp for fishing. Reviewers also acknowledge that fishing has good and bad days, and one hunter had a poor year simply because of the week he chose. Because much of the business is repeat, one guest advised booking early. The camp suits families and multigenerational groups, including young children and teenagers, first-time Canada fly-in or drive-in visitors, repeat anglers who value hospitality and equipment, and groups wanting a relaxed week of walleye and pike fishing. It also suits hunters who want a drive-in camp.