NW Ontario Lake Trout?

[Lazy Mike]

Looking to try some NW Ontario Lake Trout fishing this winter. I have snowmobile and all the stuff, just looking for a recommended lake and lodge. Thanks, Mike

[NoWiser]

Google Gateway North Outfitters out of Emo. I have fished there multiple times each of the last 3 winters and we do excellent every trip. Both Pipestone and Dogfly Lake are awesome fisheries, with countless other lakes around them to explore. Beautiful lakes with little to no competition from other fisherman. We've gone 4 days without seeing another person up there. Superbee is the man to talk to, he sponsors the Canada forum, I believe. He would answer all of your questions and get you started. He knows what he is talking about, too. Good Luck!

[mskyfshntchr]

Check out Outfitter17 on here also. The Lower Manitou report under the Canada page. Great trout fishing on the Manitou!!

[Lazy Mike]

Thanks for the ideas. Both Manitou and GNO sound like good choices. Does anyone know how their fishing compares to Crow or LOW Whitefish Bay?

[NoWiser]

I heard that Crow might have a little better numbers, but from what I have heard and seen in pictures, the trout are typically quite a bit smaller. Its hard for me to imagine it could put out better numbers than what Pipestone or Dogfly typically does for us, but I have never fished it so I can't be certain. I know Whitefish Bay has some monsters, but I have never fished it so can't tell you much about it. It may be worth a look. I have only fished Manitou once, for about 1/2 hour, while I was staying on Dogfly. Didn't catch anything but lost a few and had some chasers. LOTS of good looking water out there. I don't think you would be disappointed with either place. Have you ever been up there fishing for them? If not, you are in for a treat! I'm already counting down the days until January 6th! Speaking of which, I would try to book a trip in January or early February if possible. The fishing (for us at least) has been much better the earlier you go. Just be prepared to fish in -20 to -35 weather. We leave the portables at home as it seems like moving constantly produces better for us. If you decide on Pipestone or Dogfly and have any questions, just let me know and I'd be happy to help.

[Lazy Mike]

NoWiser, thanks for the additional info and tips. Which of the outpost/lodging is the nicest, cleanest, newest? If I decide to include my wife she will want to know. Thanks for the help.

Mike

[NoWiser]

Mike,

Both are nice cabins. If I had to pick the one that seemed the cleanest/newest, I would probably have to go with the Pipestone Outpost, although there certainly is nothing wrong with Dogfly. Pipestone also happens to be my favorite lake, although that probably has more to do with all the memories I have had on it over the years than the fishing. Then again, my biggest trout did come from Dogfly, which was 36" and somewhere between 15 and 20 pounds (and is still swimming). Keep in mind these are outpost cabins, which means a generator for electricity, wood stoves for heat, and outhouses when nature calls. If your wife doesn't want to "rough it" so much, Gateway North also has two or three very nice cabins at their base on Off Lake. Its about a 20-30 minute run to get to some great trout water from there, but with the added bonus of monster (seriously huge) crappies almost right out your front door, and indoor facilities. I'm sure Superbee would be happy to answer any questions, although he may be running some remote deer hunts by now so I'm not sure if he has access to internet. If you have any other questions shoot me your email and I'd be happy to answer them. If you decide to go up there I can get you started with some great lakes/areas to try. If I sound biased, its because I am, these winter trout trips are my favorite of the year, hands down.

[Outfitter17]

Lazy Mike,

If you need some info, just email me at [email protected] We would be happy to help you out.

If you wife is looking for something new, we just built a brand new cabin this summer that I am sure she would like.

[superbee]

LazyMike,

Both the cabins on Dogfly and Pipestone are set up very nice and well equipped. You can view the cabins on our HSOforum and check them out. Have had lots of women at both of them over the years and no complaints. If they look like it would be to much roughing it with the outhouse, then we have the cabins on Off Lake with running water available. The lake trout fishing from Off Lake is 6-12 miles depending on what lake you ride to and can fish crappies as well.

I have never fished Whitefish Bay, but have been hearing the numbers are down, but excellent size on the ones you do get. I think our numbers are very similar to Crow, maybe slightly less, but our average size is alot better. You can go to our fishing reports page and checkout the last few seasons and see how everyone has been doing and if you want to conatct any of the groups for references, let me know and I will get you the info.

If you have any other questions or concerns email me at [email protected]

NoWiser - see you in Jan for the 1st trip!