Kashabowie Outposts
Atikokan, Ontario
Fly-in outpost operator running 10 remote camps on private lakes in northwestern Ontario since 1958.
Overview
Kashabowie Outposts is a fly-in fishing outpost operator based in Atikokan, Ontario, in the Sunset Country region of northwestern Ontario. Founded in 1958 with one aircraft and two outpost camps, the operation has grown to include a fleet of three de Havilland Beaver floatplanes and one Cessna 180, serving outpost camps on 10 separate lakes across the Canadian Shield.
The air base is located on Eva Lake, just east of Atikokan. All camps are self-guided, housekeeping-style outposts. The company also operates under the name Sapawe Air for its float plane air service. Ontario fishing licences, live bait, and basic supplies are available for purchase at the air base before guests depart for their lake.
Established: 1958
Highlights
The Fishing
Kashabowie Outposts' 10 lakes target walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and lake trout. Walleye are available across all lakes, with fish reported up to and exceeding 32 inches. Northern pike and smallmouth bass are also present across multiple lakes, while select lakes offer lake trout. The outpost operates a self-guided catch-and-release ethic, encouraging guests to photograph and release trophy fish. The operation manages its fisheries over the long term, and repeat guests have reported high catch rates. Anglers fish from 14-foot Lund boats with swivel seats, powered by 9.9 HP Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors, with all fuel included.
Each lake is private — all but one cabin is the only camp on its lake — meaning guests typically have exclusive access to the water for the duration of their stay.
Accommodations
Cabins range from smaller outpost-style units for couples or small groups up to three- and four-bedroom cabins that can accommodate parties of 10 or more guests. Each cabin is equipped with a propane refrigerator, propane cook stove, propane barbecue grill, and propane fish cooker. Heat is provided by a wood stove with firewood cut and stacked on arrival. Cabins have solar electric lighting, indoor hot-water showers, an outdoor deck, and a screened-in gazebo at many locations. All cookware, dishes, and utensils are supplied. Boats and motors are included, with one boat provided per every two guests. A two-way radio phone is in each cabin for check-ins and emergencies. Generators are available where needed. Meals are self-catered — guests bring and prepare their own food.
Fish Species
What They Offer
Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.
Getting There
Guests fly in by floatplane from the Kashabowie Outposts air base on Eva Lake, located just east of Atikokan, Ontario. The air base is approximately two hours east of International Falls, Minnesota, and two hours west of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Transport to the outpost cabins is by de Havilland Beaver floatplane or Cessna 180, operated by the company's own licensed pilots. Many of the outpost lakes are accessible only by floatplane due to their remote location in the northern Ontario wilderness.
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