Pipestone Fly-In Outposts
Armstrong, Ontario
Self-guided fly-in outfitter operating five remote outpost camps in Wabakimi Provincial Park, northwestern Ontario, since 1986.
Overview
Pipestone Fly-In Outposts is based near Emo, Ontario, off Highway 71, close to the Fort Frances, Ontario and International Falls, Minnesota border crossing. The company has operated since 1986 and runs five fly-in outpost camps located approximately 220 miles north of its airbase, all within Wabakimi Provincial Park. An additional boat-in lake, Slender Lake, is available roughly 10 miles from the base.
The operation includes its own licensed air carrier service, flying guests to their chosen outpost via a de Havilland Otter floatplane. Each outpost camp sits on a different lake, selected for the distinct species and fishing conditions each body of water offers. The six lakes available are Wabakimi Lake, Kenoji Lake, Oliver Lake, Smoothrock Lake, Coles Lake, and Slender Lake.
Established: 1986
Highlights
The Fishing
The outpost lakes sit within the Ogoki and Albany River system, which supports consistent walleye, northern pike, lake trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, sturgeon, and muskie populations. Species availability varies by lake: Kenoji Lake is a catch-and-release-only water known for trophy northern pike, Coles Lake is a catch-and-release brook trout and walleye destination, Oliver Lake offers the chance to target sturgeon, Smoothrock Lake is noted for walleye, walleye, and lake trout, and Wabakimi Lake holds walleye and northern pike across its 17-mile length. Slender Lake, the boat-in option, targets smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskie, and lake trout.
Fishing is self-guided and unstructured. The outposter notes that fishing quality is consistent across spring, summer, and fall. Guide and food packages are available upon request for those who prefer additional support.
Accommodations
Each outpost cabin is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen including a refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, gas grill, deep fryer, and cooking and eating utensils. Cabins feature running water, a shower, flush toilet, solar power and electricity, and communication equipment including satellite phone, two-way radio, or inReach device. Cabin sizes vary by lake, with sleeping capacity ranging from six to ten guests. Meals are self-catered; guests bring their own groceries and beverages, which are flown in with them on arrival. No guided meal service is provided as a standard package.
Fish Species
What They Offer
Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.
Getting There
Guests drive to the Pipestone Fly-In Outposts airbase located near Clearwater Lake, off Highway 615 north of Highway 71, near Emo, Ontario. From the Fort Frances, Ontario and International Falls, Minnesota border crossing, the drive to the airbase takes approximately one hour. From the airbase, guests board the company's de Havilland Otter floatplane for the flight to their outpost camp, which is approximately 220 miles north and roughly a 90-minute flight. The outpost lakes are accessible only by floatplane and have no road access.
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