For many fly fishers, Brook trout are the ultimate species to catch on a fly. In Algoma Country, there are numerous fly-in locations that are both accessible and affordable, and where there is outstanding fly fishing for wild trout. One of our favourites is White River Air Service, which runs numerous remote outposts with outstanding wilderness fishing.
Remote outposts are essentially cottages located on wilderness lakes and are ideal for small to large groups of anglers. Fly fishers bring their own food, sleeping bags, and fishing gear—everything else is supplied. White River Air Service has over a dozen remote outposts that feature fantastic fishing for northern pike and walleye. One location, in particular, is of special interest to fly fishers: Pinei Lake. This lake and river system, located in Pukaskwa National Park, is blessed with an abundance of wild native brook trout. A brand new cabin was just built at this location, which can hold up to four anglers comfortably. Two small 14-foot boats with 6 HP motors come with the outpost and allow fly fishers to either fish the Pinei lake or travel to the Bremner River.
The brook trout here vary in length from 10 to 20 inches. Surprisingly, the rivers and streams hold the larger trout, which aggressively take both dry flies and streamers. This is a place where you will catch double-digit numbers of wild trout every day. We recommend you bring 4- to 6-weight rods equipped with both floating and intermediate fly lines. There are numerous hatches happening throughout the period of May to early July, so anglers should bring a good variety of mayfly and caddis dry flies. Woolly buggers in black, maroon, and especially tan colours do exceptionally well here.
On the lake, we recommend you cast to rocky points, bays with weeds, and rock faces. In the river, it seems every bend or deep water spot is filled with hungry brookies. Virtually every cast is met with a hit! Pinei Lake is only a short 15- to 20-minute flight from White River, Ontario, yet it takes fly fishers to a wilderness location that is outstanding for wild brook trout, all on a budget! We strongly recommend you give Brandi or Danny a call to learn more!
Phone: (807) 822-2222
Website: http://whiteriverair.com
