Love the idea of remote fly-in fishing in Ontario, but hoping for a few added comforts at the end of the day?

Sunset Country has so many lakes that there is no shortage of lodging options. Drive-in cabin rentals, fly-in outposts, full-service American Plan lodges, campgrounds and more. Whatever accommodation you are looking for, there is an option for you.

Why Some Anglers Prefer Fly-In Cabins with Modern Amenities

For many anglers, the charm of a traditional fly-in outpost lies in its simplicity—unplugged cabins, quiet shorelines and a focus purely on fishing and time together. Others appreciate having a few additional conveniences after a long day on the water. In Sunset Country, there’s room for both experiences.

Speaking to anglers at sports shows, people ask for all sorts of options. One of the requests we get is for fly-in outpost cabins with additional amenities. While everyone is at an outpost for the fishing and solitude, some want more amenities in the cabins. This article highlights fly-in outposts that offer expanded amenities and added comforts.

What is a Fly-in Outpost?

Picture this: you and your buddies or family hop on a floatplane with your gear, take off on the water and fly into a remote wilderness lake that is not accessible by car. Most times, you are the only cabin on the lake. The pilot lands on the water and drops you off for the most relaxing, fish-filled week of your life!

It goes without saying that the fishing at a fly-in outpost is fantastic all season. Many of these lakes host only a limited number of groups each season. That means minimal fishing pressure and exceptional angling opportunities throughout the season.

What Amenities Can You Expect at a Comfort-Focused Fly-In in Sunset Country?

While every outpost is different, some fly-in cabins in Sunset Country offer enhanced amenities designed to provide added convenience while maintaining the remote wilderness experience. These may include:

• Indoor plumbing, including hot showers and flush toilets
• Larger kitchens and expanded living areas
• Solar or generator power systems
• Wi-Fi or Starlink at select locations
• Covered decks, screened-in porches and outdoor cook areas

Here are the fly-in outpost cabins with expanded amenities in Sunset Country:

1. Black Moose Outposts – Critchell and Orono Lake Outposts

Among the newest builds in Northwest Ontario are Black Moose Outposts’ Critchell and Orono Lakes outposts. Fly from Red Lake, Ontario, to these two remote cabins, which have 5 bedrooms each and sleep up to 10 people. Amenities include A/C, Wi-Fi, two fridges/freezers, a dishwasher, two bathrooms, a laundry room, and a beautiful lakeside screened-in porch.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike and lake trout on Critchell Lake and walleye and northern pike on Orono Lake.

2. Halley’s Camps – Trapline Lake Outpost

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom (with flushing toilets) outpost on Trapline Lake sleeps 6-12 people. It has an exceptionally spacious living area and a beautiful custom kitchen. It is fully powered by solar and has a generator for backup. CPAP machines are able to be plugged in at this outpost. Fly from Kenora, Ontario.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike

3. The Outpost Company – Right Lake Outpost

Great for smaller parties, the recently rebuilt Right Lake fly-in outpost is the only cabin on the lake. The cabin features 3 comfortable bedrooms and an open kitchen and living area for everyone to enjoy together. It includes a screened-in porch and a covered deck for extra storage. The new bonus room includes a full bathroom with a large shower and a flushing toilet. In fact, all of their cabins include flushing indoor toilets! These include outposts on Bee, Chase, Salvesen, Sharpstone and Wingiskus Lakes. Fly from River Air in Minaki.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

4. Excellent Adventures – Brownstone Lake Outpost

The Brownstone Lake Outpost is a 2-bedroom cabin with a screened-in deck overlooking the lake. The cabin is equipped with a generator and solar power, an indoor bathroom with an incinerating toilet, CPAP outlets in the bedrooms, a fish cooker and a large barbecue on deck, and Wi-Fi. In addition to boats, there are two canoes and a sandy beach. Fly out of Cochenour (Red Lake).

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike

5. Kashabowie Outposts – Gridiron Lake Outpost

This 2-bedroom fishing camp, nestled deep in the woods, offers complete privacy, a flush toilet, and all the conveniences, including a wood-fired sauna. There is a small sandy beach in front of the cabin, making Gridiron a popular family vacation spot. Fly from their air base near Atikokan, Ontario.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike

6. Gateway North Outfitters – Jones Lake Outpost

Jones Lake fly-in outpost cabin is much like most of Gateway North’s outposts—new or newly renovated deluxe outpost cabins. Cabins are comfortable, with all amenities, including a Blackstone griddle, a large propane BBQ, 2 fish cookers, additional outlets for charging electronics, hot and cold running water, and an indoor shower. The cabin features a huge 10x24' screened-in porch, a screened-in gazebo, and a covered BBQ cooking station. The fish cleaning shed is equipped with electricity and running water. Fly from GNO’s airbase on Off Lake just north of Emo, Ontario.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass

7. Wilderness Air Escapes – Sup Lake Outpost

On the east side of Sup, you’ll find a well-equipped 4-bedroom cabin for eight with comfortable beds, an indoor toilet and hot showers. The cabin also includes a wood fireplace and sauna. This fly-in outpost cabin is great for families, too; there's plenty of room and a sandy beach just a short walk behind the cabin. Fly from Vermilion Bay.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike

8. Walsten Outposts – Roger Lake Outpost

Walsten’s Roger Lake Fly-in Outpost was recently updated, including new floors, new kitchen, solar power and a shower house with a flushing toilet. The cabin sleeps 4-8 people with an overflow cabin for bigger groups. It has a large screened-in patio, a Blackstone grill, and a huge wraparound deck. Also, take note of Walsten’s outpost on Chase Lake. It will reopen in 2026 after a complete rebuild, featuring two new private sleeper cabins and a new main cabin at the heart of the outpost, with a large screened-in porch. Built with comfort and privacy in mind, the guesthouse features a private shower house with a flushing toilet. With room for 6-12 guests. Fly from Kenora, Ontario.

Fish for: Walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike

9. Canadian Fly-in Outposts – Entwine Point Fly-in Outpost

CFO’s outpost on Entwine Lake is located 50 miles northeast of the airbase on Off Lake, an hour from International Falls. This 4-bedroom outpost, which accommodates up to 12 guests, includes AC, Starlink WiFi, two bathrooms with flush toilets, a screened-in porch, and a pontoon boat. All six outposts have indoor flush toilets, and three offer pontoon boats in addition to fishing boats.

Fish for: Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike and lake trout

10. Thunderhook Fly-in Outposts – Shab South Outpost

A 45-minute flight from Armstrong takes you to Shabuskwia Lake, where you will find Shab South outpost, one of Thunderhook’s two outposts on the lake. This large cabin accommodates up to 10 people and features comfortable, mostly single beds. It features hot & cold water, a shower, an indoor flush toilet and two sinks.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike and brook trout

11. Pickerel Arm Camp & Outposts – Otatakan Lake Outpost

Otatakan Lake Outpost is a great option for families looking for comfortable accommodations, easy fishing, and fast action. This 10-person cabin has 4 bedrooms, 10 beds, hot & cold running water, an indoor shower and toilet, and a large dining area with a magnificent view of the lake. Fly from their main camp on Minnitake Lake.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike

12. Maynard Lake Lodge Outpost Cabin

Maynard Lake's outpost cabin is a three-mile boat ride from their main lodge. The new log cabin sits on a beautiful, sheltered beach. The cabin has a large kitchen, dining and living room with two bedrooms that will accommodate 2-6 guests. There is a large screened-in deck overlooking the lake for dining or just enjoying the spectacular view and sunset. You will have hot and cold running water, a shower, toilet, as well as solar power and back up generator to run lights and equipment. As an added bonus, if you would like, there's a package option to boat to the main lodge for meals. 

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskie

13. Fly North Outfitters – Co-Pilot Lake Outpost

This brand new outpost cabin will open for the 2026 season! The lake hasn’t been fished in 15 years. The cabin is a 45-minute flight from the Wilderness Air Service base in Vermilion Bay. Spacious cabin, sleeps up to 10 people, completely wired, 4-season deck. Indoor bathroom. 14-foot Lund boats with brand new 9.9 Yamaha 4-stroke motors.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike 

Additional Fly-in Outpost Cabins Offering Modern Amenities

Modern cabins with indoor plumbing with hot & cold water showers and sink—no indoor flush toilet.

KaBeeLo Lodge & Fly-out Fishing – Bertha Lake Outpost

Last remodelled in 2023, KaBeeLo’s Bertha Lake Outpost is the only cabin on the lake. The 3-bedroom cabin comfortably sleeps 10 people. Amenities include hot and cold running water, a shower, a construction site "port-a-john", a wood-burning stove, 12V & USB power outlets, solar lights, a propane cooktop, and a refrigerator. Many of KaBeeLo’s cabins have been rebuilt from the ground up or have had major renovations in the past few years.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike  

Canada Outfitters – Gordie Lake Outpost

Canada Outfitters’ new cabin on Gordie Lake is the only cabin on the trophy pike fishing fishery. Two bedrooms sleep up to six anglers comfortably. There is a large, bright kitchen with a propane stove, an electric refrigerator, hot and cold running water, and solar-powered lights. The bathroom has both a sink and a shower. Take in the views from the deck or the large screened-in porch when you’re not out fishing. There are five additional modern outposts to check out as well, including Musk, which does have an indoor toilet.

Fish for: Northern pike

Legacy Outposts – Kakabeka Narrows Outpost

Formerly owned by Anderson’s Lodge, Kakabeka Narrows and Pickerel Narrows Outposts are spacious, modern cabins located on Lac Seul. Kakabeka Narrows has two cabins about 330’ apart that can sleep up to 10. They have big bedrooms with comfy, good-quality beds. The bathroom has a shower with hot & cold running water. Guests enjoy the screened-in fish-cleaning house with running water.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskie

Chimo Lodge & Outposts – Keeper Lake Outpost

The fly-in outpost on Keeper Lake sleeps up to 8 people and is 52 miles NW of Red Lake. This fully furnished 4-bedroom cabin, constructed from local pine logs, features plush mattresses, a TV, a screened-in porch, hot & cold running water, and a three-piece bathroom (urinal, sink & shower).

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike

Slate Falls Outposts – Tuk Bay Outpost

Recently acquired from Anderson's Lodge, Tuk Bay Outpost on Lac Seul sleeps 10 in three large bedrooms with comfortable beds. The solar-powered, spacious cabin has hot & cold running water, including a shower and sink in the bathroom. Starlink internet is available. It has also been equipped with new boats. Slate Falls has several other outposts to choose from. While they don't have indoor toilets, there are multiple outhouses at each location with boardwalks to them.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskie

Nestor Falls Fly-in Outposts – Malette Lake Outpost

Staying in the isolated cabin on Malette Lake offers you absolute solitude and superb fishing. This outpost is nestled in a park-like stand of pines on the edge of a sand beach. This cabin has 3 spacious bedrooms, a screened-in porch, a covered outdoor cook area and a wraparound deck. There are comfy sofas and chairs, propane stoves, showers, solar electric refrigerators and freezers, and a propane BBQ grill.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike and lake trout

Northwest Flying – Ajax Lake Outpost

The Ajax Lake outpost cabin is designed to let you focus on fishing while still offering modern conveniences. The cabin sleeps up to 8 guests and includes: Full solar power with backup generators, hot and cold running water with an indoor shower, a fully equipped kitchen with a large fridge/freezer and a full-size stove, an outdoor deck with a gas BBQ and fish cooker for shore lunches. All of Northwest Flying outposts are comfortable and updated, and are roughly a 20-minute flight from Nestor Falls.

Fish for: Northern pike, lake trout, walleye and largemouth bass

Rusty Myers Fly-in Outposts – Wilkie Lake

Built in 2021, the Wilkie Lake fly-in outpost is a beautiful 3-bedroom insulated cabin that sleeps up to 8 people. The cabin, which is the only one on the lake, has a three-season porch, hot & cold water, an indoor shower & sink and a large deck overlooking the lake. Rusty Myers has many other modern outpost cabins to choose from.

Fish for: Walleye, northern pike

Whether you prefer the simplicity of a traditional fly-in outpost or appreciate having a few added comforts in the wilderness, Sunset Country offers an experience to match every style of angler. No matter which cabin you choose, you’ll enjoy remote lakes, incredible fishing and the unforgettable adventure of flying into your own private piece of Northwest Ontario.

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