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Northwestern Ontario Rainy Lake Fishing

Escape to our remote fishing cabin on Rebecca Island, set in the heart of Rainy Lake. Surrounded by clear water and endless shoreline, it’s the perfect base for world-class walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskie – where unforgettable days on the water are part of every stay. Rebecca Island Cottage Refined comfort meets island seclusion at our newly built three-bedroom cottage. Guests can enjoy the comforts of home in a full interior bathroom and thoughtfully equipped kitchen. Stay cool and connected with air conditioning and Starlink, then take the cooking outdoors with culinary options that include a propane grill and fish cooker, charcoal and flat stone grills. A dedicated fish cleaning shed makes handling your catch easy – so you can spend less time working and more time fishing Rainy Lake.

Walleye

From Spring through Fall, Rainy Lake delivers legendary walleye fishing – clear water, rocky reefs, deep structures and current-fed shorelines consistently hold these fish. Full live wells and countless memories to be made keep anglers coming back year after year.

Smallmouth Bass

Rainy Lake is a smallmouth haven – rocky shorelines, boulder-strewn points, shallow bays and current areas hold these aggressive bass. Explosive strikes, acrobatic fights and non-stop action in one of Northwestern Ontario’s premier bass fisheries.

Northern Pike

Experience the thrill of northern pike fishing where weed edges, shallow bays and rocky points are alive with these toothy predators. Expect big strikes, some fierce battles and memories that last long after the new comes up.

Muskie

Rainy Lake offers trophy muskie fishing for the series angler – weed beds, rocky points and shallow bays hide these elusive predators. Big lures, patient casts and explosive strikes make every encounter unforgettable, with memories that last long after the fight has ended.

Ice Fishing

When winter freezes the lake, Rainy Lake transforms into a world-class ice fishing destination. Drill through the crystal-clear ice over deep reefs, bays, and those rocky points for walleye and northern pike – where long days on the ice will bring big catches and many unforgettable memories.

Call for availability and pricing. Boat rentals available.

Northwestern Ontario Pipestone Lake Fishing

Escape to our remote fishing cabin on Rebecca Island, set in the heart of Rainy Lake. Surrounded by clear water and endless shoreline, it’s the perfect base for world-class walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskie – where unforgettable days on the water are part of every stay. Rebecca Island Cottage Refined comfort meets island seclusion at our newly built three-bedroom cottage. Guests can enjoy the comforts of home in a full interior bathroom and thoughtfully equipped kitchen. Stay cool and connected with air conditioning and Starlink, then take the cooking outdoors with culinary options that include a propane grill and fish cooker, charcoal and flat stone grills. A dedicated fish cleaning shed makes handling your catch easy – so you can spend less time working and more time fishing Rainy Lake.

Lake Trout

Cold depths and vast structures shape elite lake trout fishing on Pipestone Lake. From early season shallows to deep summer water, every fish is earned.

Muskie

Pipestone Lake is where serious anglers come for muskie. Long follows, explosive takes, and unmistakeable pull of a true apex predator sets the tone.Walleye

Pipestone Lake offers classic Canadian walleye fishing. Clean water, strong structures and steady action. This is where limits are earned, stories are made and every bite feels like tradition.

Northern Pike

Savage strikes and untamed water defines northern pike fishing on Pipestone Lake. This is fast action, heavyweight fishing, and classic Canadian pike in its purest form.

Smallmouth Bass

Precision meets power with smallmouth bass on Pipestone Lake. Clean water, endless rock, and relentless fights deliver a refined yet hard charging bass experience.

Ice Fishing

Pipestone Lake in winter offers world-class ice fishing – crystal clear ice, pristine conditions, and steady actions through the cold. From walleye to lake trout, every hole is a chance at a memorable catch in unmatched northern comfort.

Call for details, availability and pricing. Boat rentals available.

smallmouth bass

 

World class fishing

 

A 100 bass a day with big fish weighing between 4-6 pounds is not common. May 1 to May 30: Ice out lake trout action. Lake trout will average 5-10 pounds with 10-20 pounders taken occasionally.

 

August 15 to October 15

 

Fishing Outpost packages
per person per night.

 

Discount available under 12 years.

Guests are responsible for:
food, cooking, cleaning, transportation on lake for their length of stay. We do have rental boats available if required.

Walleye

 

Walleye season opens, the walleye can be a challenge on this system. Ther are thirty-inch plus fish to be had, but an angler needs good skills to catch them, these are excellent eating fish and a person should take the time to catch a meal. Walleyes are often caught when you are bass fishing or even when casting spoons for northern pike, and trout.

 

Opens May 15

 

Fishing Outpost packages
per person per night.

 

Discount available under 12 years.

Guests are responsible for:
food, cooking, cleaning, transportation on lake for their length of stay. We do have rental boats available if required.

Muskies

 

This is the season opener for muskies.Babe says that the biggest muskie that he ever saw was on Pipestone. They say these are the fish of 10,000 casts, and that may be so, but there are fifty plus inchers taken every year from this chain of lakes. Northern Pike can be caught year round and there are 20 pounders in the bays. Most of the pike are 5-10 pounds and when you fillet them boneless they provide excellent eating.

 

Opens June 19

 

Fishing Outpost packages
per person per night.

 

Discount available under 12 years.

Guests are responsible for:
food, cooking, cleaning, transportation on lake for their length of stay. We do have rental boats available if required.

Packages & Boat Rentals

 

Either camp is available from May through October each year and during the winter for ice fishing by arrangement. Price is $65 per person per night. Discounts are available for children under 12 years.

Fall trips can be combined with several different hunting opportunities. Gear lists are available at the time of booking.

 

Fishing Trips can be booked starting in May

 

Fishing Outpost packages
per person per night.

Boat Rentals: per day/gas not included

 

 

Call ‭+1 (807) 275-7711‬
Ask for Roben Ogden

Fishing the Rainy River
The Rainy River is a very unique river in the amount and size of walleyes that it can produce for the thousands of fisherman that come to it every spring. Most of the fishermen are on the United States side of the river. Border Country offers you a chance to fish on the Canadian side to get out of the crowds of people. We take away the hast le of crossing the border for your entire vacation just to get away from the crowds. Our boat landings do not have the waiting line like the US side does.

The Rainy River produces many trophy sized walleyes. During the spring fishing season that runs from Mar. 1 to Apr. 14, there is a slot limit that allows you to keep 2 walleyes from -zero (0) greater than 46 cm. (18.1 inches). All fish that are above 18.1 inches be released immediately. These laws are effective for both the Sportsman and Conservation Non-Resident fishing license.

Don’t think that the Rainy River only produces walleyes in the spring, it is a fantastic summer and an outstanding fall walleye fishery too. Just as there is in every river and lake, the fall walleye run allows you to hook onto some trophies as they are putting on the feed bags that they will need to survive the winter. From January 1 to the last day in February and the 3rd Saturday of May of December 31st, your daily limit is 2 fish with one being allowed over 18.1 inches and your possession limit is 4 with only one over 18.1 inches. This pertains to the Sportsman fishing license. With the Conservation license, your daily and possession limit is 2 fish with one greater than 18.1 inches (46 cm.)

Also during the spring while fishing the Rainy River, you also have the chance of hooking into an ancient giant. Not only are the walleyes up for the spawn, but lake sturgeon that can be 100+ pounds are also caught daily during the spring fishing season.

If you are looking for a place to stay while you are fishing Rainy Lake, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater Lake or Pipestone, we are the ones for you. Our lodge is located 45 minutes from each lake and gives you the opportunity of fishing any one of these lakes on any given day of your trip.

Northwest Ontario Fishing – Gear List

Northwestern Ontario Fishing Gear Lists While fishing in Northwestern Ontario, an angler can expect to be exposed to a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions within the same week. With that in mind, we recommend our anglers come prepared. With everything from ranger and warm clothes to sunscreen and bug spray.

**Live bait must be purchased after crossing into Canada. Anglers must keep receipts for all live bait purchased on your person while fishing.
  • Ontario Outdoors Card & valid Ontario fishing license

  • food, spices, condiments, cooking oil, drinking water and other beverage(s)

  • kitchen and bath line

  • toiletries, prescriptions, first aid kit

  • sunscreen (bug spray for spring-summer-fall)

  • clothing for varying weather and temperature conditions

  • fishing tackle specific to species you intend to pursue

  • rods and reels and ample additional line

  • fillet knife and net

  • sleeping bag and pillow

No place can match the North Woods for classic whitetail hunting – and you’ll look hard to find lovelier country than Ontario’s southern fringe. When I return, it will be with Border Country Outfitters. They’re down-home people, great hosts, and serious about helping you find big deer.

Dr. Wayne van Zwoll

Outdoor Writer, Bridgeport, WA

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