Fly-In Canoe Trips  North of Red Lake, Ontario Canada

 with Loon Haunt Outfitters

From our base we fly you into a lake where we supply:

• canoes
• paddles
• tents
• route maps
• 2 way radio

You Supply:


• All your camping gear (except tent)
• Your own food
• Your own sleeping bags
• Your own personal flotation device (life jacket)
• Your own packsack

After a week of great river canoeing and fishing we pick you up, usually at a location downstream from your drop-off point and return you to our base at Red Lake.

FAQ

What kind of fish will we catch and how good is the fishing?
You will catch hundreds of Walleye and Northern Pike.  Yes, you will see some really big ones.  Remember to handle them gently and return them to the water very quickly, we want them to grow and lay more eggs.  A simple rule of thumb.  The big ones are always females.

Can we bring our own canoes?
We have found that if you bring your own canoe the trip will be more expensive.  Transporting your own canoe entails an extra trip for the aircraft or using a much larger aircraft and hence additional cost to you.   Check out our competition, we believe we have put together a package that will give you maximum value for your vacation dollar.

Can we take fish home with us?
Sorry, we have to give you a straight NO on this one.   If taking fish home is important to you, do not despair, there are plenty of operators out there who offer such a package, we simply do not.

How far do we paddle?
That's an easy one.  It is simply up to you.  We can set up trips where you paddle a lot or we can pick you up at the same place we dropped you off.

What kind of canoes do you have?
We use 17 foot Grumman and Alumacraft canoes.  Yes, the paddles are included.

What wildlife will we see?
You will see Beaver, assorted Ducks, many Loons and Great Blue Herons.
You will probably be seen by  Moose, Caribou, Otters and Wolves.
The best time to photograph wildlife is 5-10 A.M.

Can we see a map of the river system we will canoe?
Yes, Please click here (Slow to load)    Canoe Map

Canoeing Willis Lake		Northern Pike Willis Lake

 
 
 

Willis Lake campsite.

To see pictures of intrepid canoeists please click here.

A message from our most regular group.

Bill:

Having just completed our fourth annual fly-in canoe trip, I think this trip was the best one yet! Year after year, several months before our trip, we all begin counting the days. It's terrific how every year seems to exceed our expectations.

Bill, we sure appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail. I've heard stories from friends about fishing guides who are disorganized and unreliable. With you, we can say just the opposite. You are very deliberate about the way you run your business. We particularly appreciate your attention to detail and the fact that you never compromise safety.

Thanks again for ensuring a terrific week, year after year. See you next summer.

Best regards,

Ben

Ben C. Kalny
Sales and Marketing Manager
EPIQ Systems, Inc.
 
 

How To Reach Us

By car. leave the United States at International Falls, Minnesota. Take highway 11 east 20 miles to highway 502. Turn north to Dryden 90 miles, then highway 17 west 25 miles to Vermilion Bay. Next take highway 105 north 110 miles to Red Lake.  2 miles south of Red Lake take highway  125,

 
Our Conservation Policy
Our pristine lakes have very limited fishing pressure and it is our wish to preserve the fantastic quality of this precious resource. To this end we have adopted the following fishing restrictions: no one is to harm in any way a Walleye over 18 inches or a Northern over 27 inches. These fish represent our breeding stock and must immediately be returned to the water after catching. Grab ONE quick photo, but do not put the fish on a stringer or delay its return to the water. We encourage fishing barbless as it reduces the mortality rate when catching and releasing fish. It's possible to catch and release hundreds of fish per day. We invite you to eat your fill of smaller fish but allow no take home fish at all.

How to make reservations
Contact us for available dates. Tentative arrangements can be made by phone but all firm reservations require a deposit ( $200 US per person) at the time of reservation. Deposits are transferable on 60 day notice, but not refundable. Personal cheques are accepted for deposits only. The balance must be paid in full with traveler's cheques or cash at the end of the trip. Our location is such that we do not have a large volume of traffic past our facilities. We must depend on advance reservations. Once we reserve a trip, we remove it from the market refusing all other requests. A booking must be accompanied by a deposit within 2 weeks- if not, the trip is opened up to other canoers. Our policy is intended to be fair to our guests, yet prevent the loss of income to our business.
 
 

Loon Haunt Outfitters
P.O. Box 1344, Red Lake, Ontario, Canada P0V 2M0.
Phone: 807-735-2400
                          Email: fishing@loonhaunt.com

Not sure that canoeing is for you?  Please check out our Loon Haunt Outposts website.

To Visit the Loon Haunt Outposts website please click here.

To visit our individual Outpost websites please click below

 

Monroe Lake	Unnamed Lake
Whitelaw Lake	Poirier Lake	Our Newsletter
Loon Haunt Main Site	Bulletin Board

During your trip you will hear many loon calls.  To brush up on the Common Loon and to hear a sampling of the various calls please click here to visit a loon site.