Kenora, Ontario
Fly-in outfitter operating two self-guided outpost cabins on Walleye Lake, a 15-minute floatplane flight north of Kenora, Ontario.
Walleye Lake Outposts operates two self-guided housekeeping outpost cabins on Walleye Lake in Northwestern Ontario's boreal forest. The operation is accessible only by floatplane from Kenora, with guests departing from the Kenora Air Services docks. The outfitter is the only operator on Walleye Lake, meaning groups of six or more anglers who book both cabins have the entire lake to themselves.
The camps were originally built and operated by Randy Thomas, who retired in the early 2000s and sold to John Derouard, who ran the operation until 2022. Current owners Jamie Clemmens and James Hendy, both experienced bush pilots with over 20 years flying out of Kenora and Minaki with River Air, purchased the camps from Derouard and continue to operate them. Many returning guests have been visiting the lake for over 25 years across multiple ownership periods.
Walleye Lake is approximately two miles long with an average depth of 40 feet, offering roughly 30,000 feet of shoreline that includes weedy bays, rocky reefs, and small islands. The primary target species are walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Walleye average one to three pounds, with fish in the four-to-six-pound range regularly encountered; experienced anglers can catch and release upward of 50 walleye per day. Northern pike run larger, commonly in the 10-to-12-pound range. Smallmouth bass are most active from June through August, with many fish in the three-to-four-pound range. Morning and sunset are consistently the most active periods, though mid-day fishing near shore structure can also produce results. A four-minute portage from the main lake gives guests access to a boat and motor on Little Walleye Lake, adding an additional fishing option. The operation operates on a catch-and-release basis. Packages include 16-foot Lund boats with 8 HP Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors, one boat per two anglers, with fuel included.
The camp has two separate two-bedroom housekeeping cottages, each capable of sleeping up to eight guests. Eagle's Nest Lodge sits on a small island, while Two Loon Lodge is positioned on a remote point surrounded by water; the two cabins are over a mile apart. Both cottages feature carpeted bedrooms, screened-in porches, full kitchen facilities, solar-powered lighting, and washrooms with hot and cold running water and hot showers. Cooking utensils and satellite radio are provided. Guests are responsible for bringing their own groceries, and Kenora has multiple grocery stores for provisioning before departure.
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Guests fly from the Kenora Air Services docks in Kenora, Ontario, aboard traditional heritage bush planes piloted by experienced bush pilots. The floatplane flight to Walleye Lake takes approximately 15 minutes. The lake is accessible only by floatplane; there is no road access. Kenora itself is located in Northwestern Ontario's Sunset Country, approximately 130 miles northwest of International Falls, Minnesota.
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