Kayair Service and Outposts
Casummit Lake (Cassummit Lake), Ontario — Near Ear Falls
Kayair Service and Outposts, based at Lake Lac Seul in Ontario, has built a strong loyal following among repeat customers, with reviewers returning year after year — in one case for ten consecutive years. The overall sentiment across reviews is highly positive, with guests describing the operation as well-run, personable, and worth the return trip. Peter Kay and his family (including Karen) are specifically called out for their attentiveness and professionalism, including a notable search-and-rescue situation where Peter located stranded anglers by air within minutes of arriving on scene. The outpost experience is described as rustic but functional, with solar-powered electricity, propane hot water and cooking, and lake-sourced running water — comfortable enough for a week-long stay, though guests should be aware that bathroom facilities are an outdoor privy rather than an indoor toilet.
Fishing is the clear centerpiece of the experience, and guests report impressive catches of walleye, pike, and lake trout across outpost lakes like Birch Lake. One group of five anglers landed over 900 walleye and pike in a single week, and even described that as a below-average year by their own standards — a telling sign of what the fishery can produce. The boats provided are heavy-duty 14.5-foot Alumarine craft with 15hp Yamaha motors, described as well-suited to Canadian fishing conditions. Birch Lake is singled out as a favorite among guests who have sampled multiple outposts in the Kay Air network.
There are no recurring complaints in the available reviews — guests appear genuinely satisfied across multiple visits. The one thing prospective guests should be prepared for is the rustic nature of the outpost setup, including the outdoor toilet, which is fairly standard for remote fly-in camps in Ontario but worth knowing in advance. This destination appears best suited for groups of fishing buddies, particularly walleye and pike anglers, who are comfortable with a self-sufficient, back-to-basics camp experience and are prioritizing fish counts and remote access over resort-style amenities.
Cassummit Lake features depths of up to 35 feet with lots of structure and weed beds providing excellent walleye and northern fishing. A 10-minute walk accesses Jonestone Lake with additional boats/motors and fast walleye and large northern pike fishing.
Portage Lakes: Yes - walleye, pike (Jonestone Lake, 10-minute walk) (1 lakes)
Other: Gas BBQ grill, propane fish cooker, large covered deck, 120-qt cooler, 2 refrigerators with freezers, large cook stove with full-size oven, all cooking pots/pans/utensils, comfortable mattresses, tongue and groove pine interiors, large picture windows, lake maps, ice for coolers. 2 additional boats and motors at nearby Jonestone Lake (10-minute walk).
Fully equipped cabin, boats and motors with back rests, round trip float plane service from Ear Falls ON, lake maps, ice for coolers
Fishing licence, food, personal items
Access: fly-in
Air Base: Ear Falls, ON
Flight Distance: 72 miles
Minimum Stay: 3 days
51.4822, -92.3597 — Coordinates from page header: N 51-28-084, W 092-21-059
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