Ear Falls, Ontario
Self-guided outpost operation running two remote housekeeping cabins on Jubilee Lake and Slate Lake in northwestern Ontario.
Wenasaga Outposts is a self-guided, housekeeping-style outpost operation based out of Ear Falls, Ontario. The outfitter runs two separate remote fishing cabins — one on Jubilee Lake and one on Slate Lake — both located northeast of Ear Falls in the Canadian Shield region of northwestern Ontario. The operation is described as fly-in style, with guests staging from the owners' property near Ear Falls before being transported to their chosen lake.
The outfitter is associated with a family-run history in the Ear Falls area and is noted for keeping rates manageable by scheduling trips back-to-back, which means guests take responsibility for leaving the cabin in good condition for the next party. Rates are quoted in US funds, and a deposit per person is required to hold a reservation.
Both Jubilee Lake and Slate Lake target walleye and northern pike as the primary species. The lakes feature dark Canadian Shield water with depths exceeding 90 feet, which supports healthy, year-round fish populations. Slate Lake offers over 50 miles of shoreline accessible from the outpost, while Jubilee Lake provides over 16 miles of shoreline with depths also exceeding 90 feet. The outpost on Slate Lake is situated at the cut between Slate and Lower Slate Lake, and the Jubilee outpost sits on the east bay, both positions allowing fishing in varied wind conditions. Each cabin package includes a 14-foot boat equipped with a Yamaha 4-stroke motor, swivel seats, anchor, bait bucket, and an ample fuel supply for the stay. No portaging to other lakes is required to find fish.
The Slate Lake cabin accommodates up to 10 guests with double and single beds, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, sink, dishes and cooking utensils, a bathroom with shower and flushing toilet, a screened-in porch, hot water, and a wood stove for heat. Solar systems handle water pumping and lighting, and a generator is available on-site for 110V power needs. The Jubilee Lake cabin was fully rebuilt in spring 2012 to accommodate groups of up to 8; it has two large bedrooms, a custom dining table, futon, an enclosed screened porch with lake views, solar-powered lights and water, propane hot water and refrigeration, and a generator for additional power. Both cabins include a separate, fully screened fish-cleaning building and outdoor propane fish cooker and grill. Meals are self-catered; guests bring their own groceries.
Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.
Guests drive to the outfitter's staging office and residence near Ear Falls, Ontario, located on Highway 657 (Goldpines Road). Ear Falls is approximately 200 miles north of the US border crossing at International Falls, Minnesota. From the staging point, guests are transported to the outpost cabins by float plane. The Slate Lake outpost is 37 miles northeast of Ear Falls, and the Jubilee Lake outpost is 45 miles northeast of Ear Falls.
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