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FISHING
No matter who you speak to, when the subject is freshwater fishing
destinations in Canada, Sunset Country tops just about everyone’s
list! We have over 70,000 lakes up here, more than you could fish in a
lifetime and some lakes you’ll want to fish more than once. We have
trophy-sized fish in large numbers, pike exceeding 30 pounds and 45
inches, walleye exceeding 12 pounds and 30 inches, lake trout again
tipping the scale at 30+ pounds and bass approaching 6 or even 7
pounds. We also have super-sized muskie as there are fish that exceed
55 inches and weigh over 45 pounds swimming in our waters. Top it
all off with exquisite brook trout, perch and crappie fishing and that
explains why people call us Canada’s premier fishing destination!
We also have some of the nicest fishing accommodations you can find
and there are a wide variety of trip options available. You can drive,
boat or fly in to your fishing destination. You can rent a housekeeping
cabin or get pampered at an American Plan lodge. In Sunset Country
you can “own” a Canadian lake all to yourself when you stay at a fly-in
outpost cabin. You can also rent a houseboat, stay in a campground
or fish while on your canoe trip!
Photo: Jeremy Smith
FLY-IN ADVENTURES
PADDLING
With 70,000 lakes and rivers one can
only imagine the paddling opportunities
that we have to offer you here in Sunset
Country. You can access famous canoe
parks such as Quetico, Woodland Car-
ibou and Wabakimi to name just a few.
Full or partial outfitting packages –
including trip guides – are available from
our canoe outfitters. On some trips, you
can fly in then paddle your way out!
CABIN RENTALS
The lodges and resorts in Sunset Coun-
try can meet all your accommodation
needs and you can choose the cabin
rental package that suits your tastes
and budget. Go flexible with a house-
keeping cabin or don’t worry about
cooking by choosing the American Plan
package. If you want to go really re-
mote, consider renting an outpost cabin
on your very own lake!
Photo: Viking Outposts
As you take off from the surface of one of our lakes it won’t
take you long to realize how exciting a fly-in fishing or hunt-
ing trip really is. You’ll be awestruck by the amount of lakes
there are and the huge ridges and stands of boreal forest that
line their shores. A fly-in trip gives the word “remote” a whole
new meaning and it’s a trip that should be on any angler or
hunter’s bucket list! Where else can you be the only person
on a lake for the entire duration of your stay? On some days,
the fishing is so good you’ll need to take a break between
casts!
You can access the wilderness several ways includ ing staying
at a full-service fly-in lodge, a remote outpost cabin even a
remote tent camp. Fly on a reliable bush plane such as a De
Havilland Otter or Beaver, a twin engine Beech or a Cessna.
Get a bird’s eye view of the wilderness and enjoy the trip of
a lifetime! A fly-in trip is unique to the north so come on up
and find out what wilderness fishing and hunting trips are all
about.
CAMPING
Sunset Country is a camper’s paradise
with 13 Ontario Parks and dozens of pri-
vate campgrounds you can be assured
of finding that perfect spot. Many of
these campgrounds are full service and
can support the large RVs all the way
down to tent sites. Launch your boat and
go fishing or get in a canoe and take a
new paddling route every day.
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