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Gateway North OutfittersFishing outfitter

In Emo, Rainy River, ON·1758 km from Toronto

Fishing · Nature Lodging
Activities
Northern pike · Walleye · Lake trout / charr
Key species
12 cabins · 4 to 10 guests
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Nine remote fly-in cabins for fishing in Western Ontario

Gateway North Outfitters is a fishing and nature lodging outfitter in the heart of Rainy River, On. It offers 12 lodgings (up to 10 guests) and 10 lakes. Featured species: Northern pike, Walleye and Lake trout / charr. About 19 h 32 drive from Toronto.

The territory

Where the outfitter is located

Gateway North Outfitters is located in Rainy River, Ontario. The closest service town is Emo.

Species on the territory

  • Northern pike
  • Walleye
  • Lake trout / charr
  • Smallmouth bass
  • Muskellunge
Activities & rates

Gateway North Outfitters packages

Packages — Fishing

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Highrock Lake Fly-In Fishing Outpost

On request

Remote fly-in outpost cabin located on an island on Highrock Lake. Excellent for walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fishing.

  • 4 to 12 people
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Jones Lake Fly-In Fishing Outpost

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Deluxe remote fly-in outpost cabin located on Jones Lake in Turtle River Provincial Park. Offers fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike.

  • 6 to 12 people
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Eric Lake Fly-In Fishing Outpost

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Remote fly-in outpost cabin on Eric Lake. Highly productive lake for trophy walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass.

  • 4 to 8 people
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Trout Lake Summer Special Fly-In Fishing Outpost

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Summer special 5-day fly-in fishing trip at Trout Lake for groups of 6 or more people starting July 1st.

  • 5 days
  • 6 to 12 people
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Summer Season
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Lodgings

12 Cabins available at Gateway North Outfitters

12 cabins available in Rainy River, ON.

By water body

Cabin 1

Lac Off

  • Up to 10 guests
  • 2 bedrooms

Overnight housekeeping cabin located on Off Lake at the floatplane base. Features two bedrooms, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and a large screened porch.

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Cabin 2

Lac Off

  • Up to 10 guests
  • 2 bedrooms

Overnight cabin occupying one level of a two-story building at Off Lake. Features two bedrooms, kitchenette, air conditioning, and a large screened porch.

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Cabin 3

Lac Off

  • Up to 10 guests
  • 2 bedrooms

Overnight cabin occupying one level of a two-story building at Off Lake. Features two bedrooms, kitchenette, air conditioning, and a large screened porch.

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Waters

10 Lakes at Gateway North Outfitters

10 lakes in the Rainy River region, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.

By species

Lake

Lac Dogfly

Dogfly Lake is a large, cold, clear body of water offering exceptional fishing for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and lake trout.

  • Achigan à petite bouche
  • Truite Grise
  • Brochet

Cabins on this water body

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Lake

Lac Eric

Eric Lake is a shallow body of water located on the Kenorain River system, offering excellent walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing.

  • Doré
  • Achigan à petite bouche
  • Brochet

Cabins on this water body

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Lake

Lac Fishtrap

Fishtrap Lake is approximately 3.5 to 4 miles long and offers quality fishing for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye with accessible portage lakes.

  • Doré
  • Achigan à petite bouche
  • Brochet

Cabins on this water body

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Lake

Lac Grant

Grant Lake is a clear lake supporting smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskie, and lake trout.

  • Achigan à petite bouche
  • Brochet
  • Maskinongé
  • Truite Grise

Cabins on this water body

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Lake

Lac Highrock

Highrock Lake is located on the Entwine River system and features narrow bays well suited for walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing.

  • Doré
  • Achigan à petite bouche
  • Brochet

Cabins on this water body

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Lake

Lac Jones

Located on the Turtle River in Turtle River Provincial Park, Jones Lake provides access to explore a vast fishing area for walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass.

  • Doré
  • Achigan à petite bouche
  • Brochet

Cabins on this water body

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Hunting and fishing

Species and practices offered at Gateway North Outfitters

Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Gateway North Outfitters?

The following fish species can be caught at Gateway North Outfitters, Rainy River, ON: Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr, Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge.

Getting there

Access and distances

Directions

113 French Road, Emo

Access to the main base is by road to Emo, in Northwestern Ontario, located about an hour's drive from the U.S. border and International Falls, Minnesota. From this airbase, transfers to each of the nine remote fishing cabins are made exclusively by floatplane. Visitors leave their vehicles at the base before flying out to their respective lakes for the duration of their stay.

From major cities

Toronto
19 h 321,758 km
Ottawa
20 h 341,851 km
Mississauga
19 h 181,737 km
Brampton
19 h 151,733 km
Hamilton
18 h 491,694 km
London
17 h 331,579 km

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Fish species offered
Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr, Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge
Accommodations
12
Capacity per accommodation
2 to 10 guests
Water bodies on the territory
10
Drive time from Toronto
19 h 32 (1758 km)
Drive time from Ottawa
20 h 34 (1851 km)
About

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The outfitter

Gateway North Outfitters offers fly-in fishing trips in Northwestern Ontario, managed by Lucas and Nicole Adams. The outfitter features nine remote fishing camps on productive waters, eight of which are the only dwellings on their respective lakes. Rustic or modern cabins accommodate groups of four to twelve people depending on the site. Anglers can target walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake trout, and muskellunge. It is a self-sufficient wilderness experience in the heart of the Ontario wild for passionate outdoorsmen.

Territory and geography

The territory covered spans several wild water bodies in Northwestern Ontario, including Turtle River Provincial Park and the Entwine, Kenorain, and Trout River basins. The landscape is characterized by the Canadian Shield structure: tea-colored waters, rocky islands, weedy bays, rapids, and reefs. Isolation is absolute, with eight of the nine lakes hosting no other cabins but those of the camp. Access to these remote territories is by air only, guaranteeing total tranquility.

Frequently asked questions

What visitors ask

Gateway North Outfitters offers: Fishing, Nature Lodging. The species found on the territory are Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr.

12 lodgings are available on the territory, hosting up to 10 guests.

Access to the main base is by road to Emo, in Northwestern Ontario, located about an hour's drive from the U.S. border and International Falls, Minnesota. From this airbase, transfers to each of the nine remote fishing cabins are made exclusively by floatplane. Visitors leave their vehicles at the base before flying out to their respective lakes for the duration of their stay.

Gateway North Outfitters is located in Rainy River, On.

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