Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
What is their for accommodation around the area?
Camping:
Camping out on one of the Lake Nipigon islands is an amazing experience. It saves you the expense of motel rooms in Nipigon or Red Rock each night. It saves your guide gas and commuting time each day, which in turn they will provide a longer day on the water for you no charge. It's a win, win. Some of the spots you can even fish from shore.
Stoves, cookware, utinsels, tables, propane, water, generator, Fuel, Basic disposables are all provided. All you need is Clothing, food and coolers. Tents, Bags, pads, can all be provided as well but most people prefer to bring their own. Contact us further to iron out the details on tents and even meal plans can be ironed out as well. We prefer at least a three night trip to make it feasible for your guide.
Motels in Nipigon:
Option for clients is to book a motel room in Nipigon at one of the fine establishments available there. If your used to more amenities than a rustic cabin on a lake. Then Nipigon has the showers and high end sleeping accommodations your looking for.
Recommended:
Beaver Motel
Birchville Motel
Town and Country Motel
Pincrest
Locking Horns
Nipigon Travler's Motel
Towing a Trailer:
For those of you towing a Trailer, Camper or just want to Tent it. These two places you can set you up for a fee.
Nipigon Marina
Stillwater Tent and Trailer Park:
Their is also alot of crown land nearby to camp on.
What is it that you supply for the day on water?
What we supply:
-Transportation to and from the river for the day if needed
-Boats to fish out of and the boating supplies.
-We generally give advice for flies/ lures to bring beforehand. We will provide if needed.
-Life Jackets
-Sometimes we may bring out a DSLR and a Go Pro to capture the moment.
What Should I Bring?
Clients are responsible for:
-Fishing Gear incl. (set ups with appropriate lines, flies/lures, accessories)
-Licenses
Appropriate clothing:
-designed for ‘Layering’ for all weather conditions. The north wind on the Nipigon can be downright cold even during the summer.
-Polar fleece pullover/ or Down mid-weight Jacket and in mid layer Pants as well
-Moisture Wicking BaseLayers: Polypropelene/merino wool
-Gloves
-Wool Socks
-Warm Hate
-Quality Goretex Raingear:
-Waterproof boots for around the boat and waters edge
-Uv Buff, Headband or just sunscreen
- Polarized Sunglasses
-Day/Travel Dry Bag
-Fishing Vests/Box with appropriate tackle.
-Rods
-Sunscreen, bug dope
-Camera (preferably waterproof)
-Food for the day and water
-Lodging*
What rod setups to bring and flies should I tie?
After every deposit made and confirmed booking, we send out a welcome package outlining everything about the trip for clients. This includes lure/flies, equipment, rods/reel setups, line etc. Its highly detailed and provides answers to all your questions for the upcoming trip.