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Keikewabik Lake Outpost

Pickerel Arm Camp

Keikewabik Lake, Ontario — Near Sioux Lookout

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Lake Size 2,173 acres

Max Depth 25 ft

Max Guests 10

Access fly-in

Season May – September

Pricing $$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Fly-in outpost cabin on Keikewabik Lake, approximately 10 minutes flight from Sioux Lookout. Cabin rebuilt all new in 2008 with 3 bedrooms and 10 beds. 5 boats included. Easy fishing lake with excellent walleye and pike action, ideal for families and large groups.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Cabin

Max Guests

Bedrooms

Beds

Amenities

Electricity: Yes

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: No

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: outhouse

Cell: No

Yes - satellite phone

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Other: Screened porch, 2 propane refrigerators, 4-burner gas stove with oven, propane BBQ grill, electric lighting

Fish Species

walleye pike

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14 ft

Motor

15 hp 2-stroke

Motor Brand

Mercury

Seat Type

Padded swivel seats with back rests

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Keikewabik (Keike) is a short flight from base camp, about 5-6 miles long and 1/3-1/2 mile wide. Sandy bottom, long weed beds, rocky points, depths no more than 35 feet. Excellent walleye and pike fishing starts at the long weed bed just off the dock. Ideal for families with children and large groups.

Lake Name

Keikewabik Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario / Sunset Country

Lake Size

2,173 acres

Max Depth

25 ft

Avg Depth

12 ft

Lake Structure

Sandy bottom, long weed beds, rocky points, gradual tapering. Lake is approximately 5-6 miles long and 1/3-1/2 mile wide.

Fishing Pressure

Moderate

Meals & Services

Meals Included

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

Summarized Review Highlights

Guests of Pickerel Arm Camp, on Minnitaki Lake near Sioux Lookout, Ontario, rate it very highly. Most of the reviews are 5-star forum posts, and several come from repeat visitors who report 20 or 25+ trips. Some have stayed at other lodges in the area and returned to Pickerel Arm. Two 4-star blog entries from a writer who has fished about a dozen Canadian lakes and resorts also say he plans to fish out of Pickerel Arm again.

Guests most often praise the walleye fishing, both at the base camp on Minnitaki and at the fly-in outposts, especially Kabi. One group of eight reported more than 800 walleye in four days, with regular 22-25" fish. Another group reported a 27.5" walleye, and a third described catching fish nonstop at 14-20". Northern pike also come up, including a 40" fish. Owners Lee and Julie Edwardson are described as friendly, flexible hosts who make sure guests have what they need. Reviewers call the cabins and accommodations "real nice," and one calls them the best the writer has seen. Reviewers also mention the variety of outposts and the quality of service. One blog writer says they ate walleye every night.

Complaints are minor. The blog writer found the fishing on a recent trip good but not as productive as a trip two years earlier. Cool weather had the fish holding in deep water, and most walleyes came from 20 feet or deeper. Weather can also affect results, as when a strong east wind made fishing tough for a day at Kabi. Guests mention that Kabi has sunken rocks and points, so they recommend careful boating and a GPS. Some fly-in lakes have special limits and restrictions, so guests are advised to talk to Lee beforehand. Kabi reportedly has no smallmouth bass. The camp suits walleye anglers of all kinds, from trophy hunters to people who want steady action, and groups of friends fit in well. It also works for first-time Canada trips and for families, since one reviewer mentions taking a son along when he is older. Repeat guests choose between the drive-to base camp and the fly-in outposts.

Summary generated Oct 13, 2026