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Northern Wilderness OutfittersFishing & hunting outfitter

In Fort Frances, Rainy River, ON·1707 km from Toronto

Fishing · Big Game Hunting
Activities
Northern pike · Walleye · Smallmouth bass
Key species
9 cabins · 4 to 10 guests
Capacity

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Fly out to remote camps for walleye fishing and moose hunting

Northern Wilderness Outfitters is a fishing and big game hunting outfitter in the heart of Rainy River, On. It offers 9 lodgings (up to 10 guests) and 9 lakes. Featured species: Northern pike, Walleye and Smallmouth bass. About 18 h 58 drive from Toronto.

The territory

Where the outfitter is located

Northern Wilderness Outfitters is located in Rainy River, Ontario. The closest service town is Fort Frances.

Species on the territory

  • Northern pike
  • Walleye
  • Smallmouth bass
  • Moose
Activities & rates

Northern Wilderness Outfitters packages

Packages — Fishing

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Fly-In Fishing Package - Tessup Lake

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Self-guided fishing trip on a remote fly-in lake. Package includes round-trip flights, a fully equipped outpost cabin, boats, and fuel.

  • 5 days
  • Up to 4 guests
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Fly-In Fishing Package - Dasent, Holly, Moberly & Glitter Lakes

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Remote outpost fishing trip including round-trip flights from Rainy Lake base, an equipped cabin, boats with Yamaha motors, and unlimited fuel.

  • 5 days
  • 4 to 10 people
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Fly-In Fishing Package - Tew & Mink Lakes

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Remote fly-in fishing experience. Package includes round-trip flights, lodging in a fully equipped cabin, boats, and fuel.

  • 5 days
  • Up to 4 guests
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Fly-In Fishing Package - Sessi & Lil Shab Lakes

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Fly-in fishing trip located over 150 air miles north. Includes air transport, private lake outpost cabin, boats, motors, and fuel.

  • 5 days
  • Up to 4 guests
  • European (No meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Lodgings

9 Cabins available at Northern Wilderness Outfitters

9 cabins available in Rainy River, ON.

By water body

Waters

9 Lakes at Northern Wilderness Outfitters

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

By species

Lake

Lac Dasent

Dasent Lake is one of the few lakes at the outfitter offering smallmouth bass fishing in addition to walleye and northern pike.

  • Doré
  • Brochet
  • Achigan à petite bouche

Cabins on this water body

See details — Lac Dasent

Lake

Lac Glitter

Glitter Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike in the heart of the Canadian wilderness.

  • Doré
  • Brochet
  • Achigan à petite bouche
See details — Lac Glitter

Lake

Lac Holly

Holly Lake is a peaceful body of water providing an exclusive setting for a walleye and pike fishing trip without competition.

  • Doré
  • Brochet
See details — Lac Holly

Lake

Lac Lil Shab

Lil Shab Lake is a highly remote water body where walleye fishing is strictly catch-and-release to protect the fishery.

  • Doré
  • Brochet
See details — Lac Lil Shab

Lake

Lac Mink

Mink Lake is a remote wilderness lake guaranteeing complete solitude and quality fishing for walleye and northern pike.

  • Doré
  • Brochet

Cabins on this water body

See details — Lac Mink

Lake

Lac Moberly

Moberly Lake is ideal for families and larger groups, featuring a spacious cabin for up to 10 guests and a large beach suitable for swimming.

  • Doré
  • Brochet

Cabins on this water body

See details — Lac Moberly

Hunting and fishing

Species and practices offered at Northern Wilderness Outfitters

Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Northern Wilderness Outfitters?

The following fish species can be caught at Northern Wilderness Outfitters, Rainy River, ON: Northern pike, Walleye, Smallmouth bass.

Hunting

What game species can you hunt at Northern Wilderness Outfitters?

The following game species can be hunted at Northern Wilderness Outfitters, Rainy River, ON: Moose.

Getting there

Access and distances

Directions

648 Ontario 11, Fort Frances

The floatplane base is located on Rainy Lake in Fort Frances, Ontario, just minutes from the U.S. border and International Falls, Minnesota. If arriving by air in International Falls, shuttle service to the base can be coordinated. The final leg is flown aboard an Otter floatplane for a flight of 50 to over 200 miles to the remote cabins.

From major cities

Toronto
18 h 581,707 km
Ottawa
19 h 421,773 km
Mississauga
18 h 431,685 km
Brampton
18 h 411,681 km
Hamilton
18 h 151,642 km
London
16 h 581,527 km

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Fish species offered
Northern pike, Walleye, Smallmouth bass
Game species offered
Moose
Accommodations
9
Capacity per accommodation
4 to 10 guests
Water bodies on the territory
9
Drive time from Toronto
18 h 58 (1707 km)
Drive time from Ottawa
19 h 42 (1773 km)
About

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The outfitter

Northern Wilderness Outfitters offers fly-in fishing and hunting trips accessible only by floatplane. Departing from Fort Frances, you will fly to one of nine remote outpost cabins, each serving as the sole accommodation on its respective lake. These fully equipped cabins feature hot and cold running water. Every package includes round-trip flights, boats, motors, and fuel. On the fishing side, you can target walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass on pristine wilderness waters. The site also offers self-guided moose hunting in the heart of the territory.

Territory and geography

The territory is located in Northern Ontario, at a distance ranging from 50 to over 200 air miles northeast of Fort Frances. This wilderness area includes nine isolated lakes, including Tessup, Dasent, Moberly, Glitter, Lil Shab, Mink, Sessi, Tew, and Holly. With no road access or surrounding fishing and hunting pressure, each lake hosts a single outpost cabin, guaranteeing absolute solitude on the water. Access to these preserved bodies of water is exclusively by floatplane from the Rainy Lake base, offering complete immersion in the wild.

Frequently asked questions

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Northern Wilderness Outfitters offers: Fishing, Big Game Hunting. The species found on the territory are Northern pike, Walleye, Smallmouth bass.

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

The floatplane base is located on Rainy Lake in Fort Frances, Ontario, just minutes from the U.S. border and International Falls, Minnesota. If arriving by air in International Falls, shuttle service to the base can be coordinated. The final leg is flown aboard an Otter floatplane for a flight of 50 to over 200 miles to the remote cabins.

Northern Wilderness Outfitters is located in Rainy River, On.

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