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Kitchi Island Outposts

Pine Dock, Manitoba

Locally owned outfitter operating three fly-in outpost camps on remote lakes in northern Manitoba.

6 Outposts
Properties 6
Waters 6
Species 3
Max Guests 8
Access fly-in
Pricing $$

Overview

Kitchi Island Outposts is a locally owned operation based out of Pine Dock and Matheson Island, Manitoba. The outfitter runs three self-guided fly-in outpost camps: Kitchi Island Outpost, Longhaul Lake Outpost, and Longish Lakes Outpost. All camps are accessible only by float plane and sit within the Berens River watershed of northern Manitoba.

The outfitter also operates Kitchi Airways, a chartered float plane service using a de Havilland Beaver that flies guests to and from the remote camps. In addition to fishing, the operation offers moose and bear hunting for resident and non-resident hunters in Game Hunting Area 17.

Best for: Self-guided anglers and small groups seeking exclusive-use, fly-in lake access for walleye and northern pike fishing in remote northern Manitoba.
Best time: The outfitter targets walleye and northern pike through the open-water season; walleye spawn shortly after ice breakup in late April to late May, with fishing active through the summer months.

Highlights

Three fly-in outpost camps
Exclusive-use camps on each lake
Walleye and northern pike fishing
Berens River watershed access
Charter float plane service included
Boats and motors included
Moose and bear hunting also available

The Fishing

Walleye and northern pike are the primary target species across all three camps. Secondary species present in the lakes and river systems include sauger, perch, goldeye, and crappie. The terrain drops roughly 200 feet from the Ontario border to Lake Winnipeg, producing a mix of large lake areas, rapids, waterfalls, and river channels that create varied habitat for both species. Walleye are commonly found in calmer water below fast-moving sections, while northern pike frequent shallow bays and weedy ambush areas. Guests have reported catching close to 100 walleye per day, with many northern pike exceeding 20 pounds. The Kitchi Island camp specifically offers access to over 12 miles of river and connects to Horseshoe Lake. Kitchi Island Outposts practices catch-and-release and encourages all pike over 20 inches to be returned.

Accommodations

Each outpost camp is self-guided and offers exclusive use of the facility — guests are the only party on the lake during their stay. The Kitchi Island camp features a hand-hewn log cabin that is rustic but functional, with solar-powered lights, a pressure water system, hot and cold running water, showers, propane stove and refrigerator, propane BBQ, a propane chest freezer, and a satellite phone. The Longhaul Lake camp sleeps eight in two bedrooms with bunk beds, and includes a screened porch, large deck, solar-powered lighting, hot and cold running water, and propane appliances. Each camp provides one aluminum boat with a 9.9 HP Suzuki four-stroke outboard for every two to three guests, including paddles, padded swivel seats, and gasoline. Light housekeeping is required of guests. Meals are self-catered.

Fish Species

walleye pike perch

What They Offer

Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.

Meal plans
Boats included
Gas included
Fish freezer
Canadian Flyin Fishing at Kitchi Island - YouTube

Canadian Flyin Fishing at Kitchi Island - YouTube

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4.5
Based on 2 reviews from across the web
Summarized Review Highlights

Kitchi Island Outposts draws a loyal following among anglers who make the fly-in journey to remote northern Manitoba, and the overall sentiment from reviewers is positive. Guests appreciate the genuine wilderness experience — camps are reached by floatplane (typically a De Havilland Otter out of Matheson Island), are situated well over 50 miles from the nearest town, and offer basic but functional amenities such as propane appliances and solar lighting. The remoteness and sense of isolation are clearly part of the appeal, and guests who embrace that tend to come away satisfied.

On the fishing side, reviews highlight strong potential for both walleye and northern pike. Even under difficult high-water conditions in one documented trip, a group of four managed to boat over 300 walleye in a week, and pike fishing produced multiple fish in the 37–39 inch range with the largest weighing 16 pounds. When conditions cooperate, guests report catching more fish than they could handle. The camps are simple and self-sufficient, which suits groups comfortable cooking their own meals and managing without modern conveniences.

The main thing prospective guests should be aware of is that weather and water conditions can significantly affect fishing quality — one group experienced a full week of high, fast-moving water that pushed walleye off typical structure and made dock access difficult. This is a reality of remote Canadian fly-in fishing rather than a criticism of the outfitter specifically, but it is worth setting realistic expectations. This destination appears best suited for small groups of experienced anglers — brothers, longtime fishing buddies, or adventurous travelers — who are comfortable in a remote, self-catering environment and are fishing primarily for walleye and trophy pike.

Summary generated May 25, 2026
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John Sep 1, 2014
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Had a blast!
Friends: These are photos from recent fishing trip to northern Manitoba. We flew to Winnipeg (from Santa Fe) and drove about 2 hours north to float plane camp (Matheson Island) and spent the first night in relative luxury. We left the following morning on De Haviland 'Otter', a 9-cylinder radial-engine float plane to a remote fishing camp on Longish Lakes, about 60 miles north. Total payload was about 1,500 lbs. plus fuel. Pilot dropped us off and said he'd be back in 3 days. There was a propane refrigerator and cook-top and photo-voltaic for lighting. We were probably 100 miles from the nearest fence post. Had a blast with Ingela, Sofia and Michael. Caught more fish than we knew what to do with. Fried them in lard! If you're interested in further information about the camp please Google [kitchiisland.com]. Cheers. John
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Joe Kacheroski Jun 1, 2009
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Rising Waters, Big Pike!
A lot of rain in May and early June made the extensive river system steadily rise our entire stay in mid-June, 2009. We fished out of Kitchi Island Outpost Camp and were the only cabin on this portion of the river system. The river ran wide and actually formed about a 5-mile 'main lake,' and then there was 12 miles of more traditional winding 'river' water. There were a multitude of small islands and points that were flooded over because of the rising water, which turned them from 'fair' fishing spots, to mediocre spots — virtually 'dead water.' The water even flowed over our dock, making getting to our boats without getting wet a challenge each morning. All that moving water also made the big pike active and sent the walleyes scurrying for cover. The four brothers — myself, Gene, Jerry and Joe — were on our annual fly-in, walleye fishing trip to Canada. During our seven-day trip, we saw so many suspended walleyes that more than once I turned my fish finder off and then on because I thought the river current was playing tricks with the unit. The walleye fishing was disappointing, but we still ended up boating over 300 — not great, but it could have been worse considering the conditions. On our final day of angling, some big northern pike came into the rapids to feed. We boated two 39-inchers, a pair of 37-inchers among others — and weight wise, it meant six pike over 6.5 pounds, three of those over 10 pounds, with the biggest 16 pounds caught by brother Jerry. Kitchi Island Outpost Camp is located about 50 air miles from Matheson Island. The camp is on a point of land at the mouth of Flour Channel, one of the arms of the Berens River that leads to Flour Falls.
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Getting There

All three camps are accessible only by float plane. Kitchi Airways, the outfitter's own charter service, operates a de Havilland Beaver out of Pine Dock and Matheson Island, Manitoba. The Kitchi Island camp is approximately 50 air miles from Matheson Island, Longhaul Lake is approximately 40 air miles from Pine Dock, and Longish Lakes is approximately 45 air miles from Pine Dock.

Access:

fly-in

Air bases:

St. Andrews, MB Matheson Island, MB Pine Dock, MB

Air service:

Matheson Island, MB Pine Dock, MB

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