The Outpost Company
Minaki, Ontario
Self-guided fly-in outpost operator running six remote cabins on lakes in northwestern Ontario, based out of Minaki.
Overview
The Outpost Company is a fly-in fishing outfitter based in Minaki, Ontario, operating six self-guided outpost cabins on remote lakes in the Sunset Country region of northwestern Ontario. Five of the six cabins sit on their own private lakes, with each outpost being the only cabin on its respective water. The camps are spread across a range of fishing environments, from large multi-lake systems such as Chase Lake to more intimate single-lake destinations like Salvesen and Wingiskus.
The operation is run from the River Air floatplane base in Minaki. Staff check in on guests every couple of days by air, and packages include round-trip float plane transportation, boats, motors, fuel, a satellite phone, ice, and boating supplies. Optional add-ons such as pre-ordered live bait and pre-arranged meal provisioning are also available.
Highlights
The Fishing
The Outpost Company's six lakes collectively offer walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and lake trout. Walleye fishing is available at all outposts, either on the main lake or via portage lakes. Northern pike are present across all six outpost lakes and many adjacent portage waters. Smallmouth bass fishing is a particular focus at Wingiskus Lake, a clear-water lake of roughly 3,600 acres featuring rock shoals, cobblestone points, and weed beds, and strong bass fishing is also found at Bee, Chase, Right, and Salvesen Lakes. Lake trout can be targeted at the Eden Lake portage accessible from Bee Lake. Sharpstone Lake, located approximately 145 miles north of the Minaki base, is the most remote outpost and is noted for walleye and northern pike. Many lakes connect to portage lakes, giving anglers access to additional water without relocating camps. Fishing is self-guided, and guests use 16-foot Alumacraft boats with electric-start 15 hp Mercury motors.
Accommodations
Each of the six outpost cabins is a housekeeping cabin equipped with comfy beds, a fully outfitted kitchen with cooking equipment, a propane BBQ, a propane fish cooker, an indoor shower, a flushing toilet, and hot and cold running water. Solar power is the primary energy source at all cabins, with a backup generator also available. Cabin sizes range from two bedrooms sleeping four to six guests up to four bedrooms sleeping up to twelve, depending on the outpost. The cabins have a rustic character while still providing standard modern amenities. Meals are self-catered; guests bring their own food or can arrange pre-provisioning through the outfitter.
Fish Species
What They Offer
Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.
Getting There
Guests travel to the River Air floatplane base in Minaki, Ontario, which is the departure point for all outposts. Minaki is accessible by road via Highway 17 and Highway 596 north to Highway 525. Guests flying commercially can arrive at Winnipeg, Fort Frances, or Kenora airports, where The Outpost Company can meet them and fly them directly to their outpost by amphibious seaplane, bypassing the Minaki base entirely if the arriving flight lands before 1:00 PM. A shuttle from Winnipeg International Airport to the Minaki air base is also available. Most outposts are a 20 to 25 minute float plane flight from Minaki; Sharpstone Lake, the most remote destination, is approximately 145 miles north of the base.
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