Fishing vacations for groups of 2 at Loon Haunt Poirier Lake Outpost--Walleye and Northern Pike fishing

Fishing vacations at Loon Haunt Poirier Lake Outpost --Walleye and Northern Pike fishing exclusively for parties of 2.
North of Red Lake, Ontario

The Poirier Lake outpost with its sunny southern exposure is protected from cooling north winds. The stained water makes catching fish easy all day long. A diversity of gravel beds, sandy beaches and sunken reefs tantalize the angler. A favorite fishing spot is at the inlet directly across the lake from the cabin. Another small lake, accessible without portaging, affords more angling opportunities.

The cabin at Poirier was constructed in 1994 to accommodate parties of 2. We saw a real niche in the marketplace as increasingly couples wanted a lake to call their own for a week. This cozy 3 room cabin has a separate bedroom with 2 single beds that can be rolled together for couples. A large, well appointed kitchen/dining room and bathroom with sink and shower complete the cabin. The propane refrigerator and stove plus hot and cold running water add conveniences of home. The outdoor privy is located just behind the cabin. In 2002 we added solar powered electric lights.

We have a 14 foot Alumarine boat with swivel seats, coupled with a Yamaha 6 hp motor ready for trouble-free use at this site. Please note: You can be reassured that there is an emergency radio at this location and we make a weekly flight to check on you

To view photos of 2011 guests please click here

the start of a fly in fishing trip

We supply
Poirier Lake is equipped with boat, motors, unlimited gasoline, comfortable beds with innerspring mattresses, pillows, pots and pans, dishes, utensils, and cutlery. The cabin features propane a stove and refrigerator, as well as hot and cold running water with shower, a gas grill and emergency communication radio. Solar powered electric lights. Maximum capacity 2 people.

You bring
All groceries for the entire week, Ontario fishing licence, fishing tackle, rain gear, sleeping bag, pillow case, dish towels, bath towels and personal needs.

Flying in and out
We fly all of the Poirier lake twosomes in our own Cessna 185 aircraft. Bill will pick up the party leaving Poirier on Saturday morning at 7 and fly them to town. He will meet the party going to Poirier in Red Lake a couple of hours later at 9 am and fly them into Poirier.

Loon Haunt Outposts Poirier Lake Rates 2012

If you are prepared to meet our flying schedule, which will enable us to utilize the aircraft both ways, flying is included in the rates quoted.

All rates are quoted in US funds. Taxes are extra.

Poirier Lake One week

Saturday morning to Saturday morning...$1280 U.S./person

To see a satellite photo of Poirier click here

To see a map of Poirier Lake click here

To download a printable (8.5x11) map of poirier please click here

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 take Highway 17 west 25 miles to Vermilion Bay.
Next take highway 105 north 110 miles to Red Lake.

By air.
Fly to Red Lake Airport's (Winnipeg Chart) 5000' x 150' paved runway, lighted, (08-26), Strobes, V.A.S.I., N.D.B.---218, call Winnipeg Radio 122.3, V.O.R. 114.0 (D.M.E.).
Geographic coordinates 51°04.0' N, 93°47.58' W.

For air travel, contact Red Lake Travel Services at 1-800-465-3305.

Mileages - Red Lake to:
International Falls, MN - 250 miles
Minneapolis, MN - 520 miles
Des Moines, IA - 840 miles
Chicago, OH - 900 miles
Kansas City, KS - 1,050 miles

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

Poirier has a winch to pull the boat up on the ramp.

click on the logo below
to hear a loon call

Please contact us for available dates. Tentative arrangements can be made by phone but all firm reservations require a deposit ($300 US per person) at the time of reservation. Deposits are transferable with 60 days notice, but not refundable. Personal cheques are accepted for deposits only. The balance must be paid in full with traveler's cheques or cash before leaving camp. 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 cabin, we remove it from the market refusing all other requests. A booking must be accompanied by a deposit within 2 weeks -- if not, the cabin is opened up to other fishermen. Our policy is intended to be fair to our guests, yet prevent the loss of income to our business.

Make 2012 the year for experiencing a fly-in fishing trip.
Plan now to join us.
Stop wishin' and come fishin'!

Loon Haunt Outposts
P.O. Box 1344, Red Lake, Ontario, Canada P0V 2M0.
Phone: 807-735-2400 (October 1 - May 14),
807-773-5564 (May 15 - September 30).
Email: fishing@loonhaunt.com