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Otoskwin Lake Outpost

North of 50 Outposts

Otoskwin Lake, Ontario — Near Pickle Lake

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Max Guests 4

Access fly-in

Pricing $

About This Camp

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Otoskwin Lake is located on the Otoskwin River system approximately 22 miles northwest of Pickle Lake, about a 15-minute float plane ride. The 4-mile lake is supplied by both the Williams River and the Otoskwin River. Guests can travel upstream on the Otoskwin River, portage a small rapids, and explore an un-named lake roughly 7 miles long between Littleford and Otoskwin Lakes. A 30-minute portage leads to Froats Lake. Features a sandy beach ideal for children and swimming. One of the original log cabins, built nearly 4 decades ago, accommodating up to 4 guests, with a separate bathhouse with shower.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - propane lights

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Heat: Wood stove with pre-cut firewood supplied

Garmin device for communication with base camp; emergency communication provided

Other: Propane fridge and stove, propane BBQ, fish cooker, separate bathhouse with shower, sandy beach, fully equipped kitchen with cooking and eating utensils, ice provided, linens provided, live minnows provided

Fish Species

walleye pike

Portage Lakes: Yes - un-named lake (~7 miles long, between Littleford and Otoskwin Lakes via short portage around rapids), Froats Lake (via 30-minute portage at east end) (2 lakes)

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14'

Boat Brand

Lund

Motor

9.9hp

Seat Type

Swivel seats with backrests

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

A 4-mile lake on the Otoskwin River system, ~22 miles northwest of Pickle Lake (~15-minute float plane). Shallow with a sandy beach. Fed by the Williams and Otoskwin Rivers. Known for outstanding Northern and Walleye fishing in Northwestern Ontario. Portage access to Froats Lake and an un-named 7-mile lake.

Lake Name

Otoskwin Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Structure

Shallow lake on the Otoskwin River system, fed by Williams River and Otoskwin River from the west; sandy beach; portage access to Froats Lake at east end

Fishing Pressure

Only cabin on lake; exclusive access