Bingwood Cabins

About This Lodge

Collection of 5 housekeeping cabins located at the mouth of the Buck River. Level grounds with mature trees. Staff members reside on site. Moose, beavers, and bald eagles frequently seen.

Reviews & Reputation

4.2

Based on 5 reviews from across the web

Summarized Review Highlights

Buck Lake Wilderness Lodges and Outposts has built a strong reputation over many years, with the majority of reviewers returning season after season — some for decades. The owners, John and Shannon Moffatt, are consistently mentioned by name as warm, attentive hosts who make guests feel genuinely welcome. The overall sentiment across most reviews is highly positive, with several guests describing the experience as comparable to visiting family and booking return trips well in advance. One reviewer noted the lodge was fully booked for their preferred dates, which itself speaks to the operation's popularity and suggests early reservations are advisable.

Guests frequently praise the quality and cleanliness of the log cabins, which are described as well-equipped housekeeping units requiring guests to bring only food and fishing gear. The boats stand out as a particular highlight — 16-foot vessels with fish finders, livewells, pedestal seats, and large motors, cleaned and fuelled each morning. Fishing for walleye, northern pike, and jumbo perch draws consistent praise, and a weekly communal shore lunch with fried walleye is mentioned as a memorable tradition. Staff are described as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews, and families with children report very positive experiences.

The one notable dissenting review came from a guest who fished in August and reported slow walleye action, with some in camp catching only one or two fish per day. That reviewer acknowledged August is a tougher month on the lake and suggested other northern Ontario destinations may offer more consistent numbers during summer. This is worth considering for anglers who prioritize high catch counts over scenery and overall experience. Buck Lake appears best suited for returning anglers who value comfortable, full-service outpost-style cabins, groups of friends or families looking for a relaxed wilderness setting, and walleye and pike anglers who plan their trips for spring or fall when fishing activity is reportedly at its peak.

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Mark S Nov 1, 2024

TripAdvisor

Fantastic

We took our family to Buck Lake this summer, the accommodations were perfect, everything you needed was in the cabin, Shannon, John and their boys were so great, their staff Lisa and Steve were fantastic. Fishing was great, weather was great, our grandsons had the time of their life. They didn't want to go home. Definitely booked already for 2025 and looking forward to another great summer.

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James Smedley Aug 2, 2019

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Exploring the Obakamiga Wilderness – Fishing for Walleye at Buck Lake Lodge

Twisting the throttle of an outboard motor with one hand and gripping a laminated map of Obakamiga Lake in the other, my wife Francine and I head up the east shore. Although Buck Lake Wilderness Lodges owner, John Moffatt, just finished marking up the map with pike and walleye spots, a blistering west wind keeps us tight to the leeward shore. After plucking a half-dozen 16- to 18-inch walleye, we head back to the lodge and nose up the weed-lined mouth of the Buck River to the dock in front of our cabin. Bathed in afternoon sunlight and protected from the wind, the cluster of housekeeping log cabins spread over a broad manicured lawn along the lush shores is an idyllic setting. From our cabin's picture windows, we see the river meander into the boreal wilderness while ducks bob on its surface and bald eagles swoop overhead. It's oppressively hot and sunny when we pull up to the dock at Loon Island for the weekly communal shore lunch. Homemade beans, bread, coleslaw, and tartar sauce are assembled on a long table to complement fried walleye. In the days that follow, we continue to be surprised by the lake's diverse angling. Whether hiding in thick weeds, swimming shallow flats or lurking over saddles, along edges or rock piles, the fish of Obakamiga keep us entertained. On our last evening, we head up the Buck River — the only thing missing is more time to explore this intriguing area of Algoma Country.

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Jan 14, 2019

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Do not waste your money

We fished Buck Lake some while at Granite Hill. Also did a write-up on Mike Borger's website. Do not waste your money. Facilities are great but the fish are not there. Talked to many others there and some were catching 1-2 fish a day. I fished with a very good fisherman who fishes Nagagami every year and does very well there. For example since this was our first trip to the area we hired a guide and the three of us caught one fish in the morning and I gave him the rest of the day off. Once we knew the area better we improved to catch enough walleyes to eat but many in camp did not catch enough to eat. In fairness this was August which is tougher and does not match up with lakes out of Nakina and Armstrong where you will always catch great numbers of walleyes and pike August or any month.

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chipshaver Jul 1, 2017

TripAdvisor

Amazing and Awesome

Just a little problem! They were booked solid for the dates we wanted. We ended up staying nearby. The cabins at Buck Lake are awesome, beautiful, well kept, and are equipped with everything you will need for your stay...just bring your food and fishing gear and your ready to go! Boats and other equipment are top notch! Friendly folks run the place and are eager to help you plan and enjoy your stay. Book early!

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Dan McHugh

Outfitter

For the past seven years, I have been coming to fish on Buck Lake. John and Shannon are the reason why I have always had an excellent experience. They provide clean, comfortable cabins along with friendly, easily accessible service. The "coup de grace" of fishing Buck Lake might well be the premium boats that John and Shannon provide for you. The 16-ft boats are fully equipped with bilge pump, large motor (yet still able to back troll nicely) live well, fish finding graph, unused rod drawer and measuring tape, etc. The boats are roomy and comfortable enough for 3 people. The pedestal seats (with backs no less) enhance your comfort level and enable you to stay out on the water all day. On this large and sometimes windy lake, the premium boat feels more secure plus you have the maneuverability of the smaller boat. I love getting up in the morning and going out to a waiting boat that has just been cleaned and gassed up. It makes me feel like I'm "living large" thanks to John and Shannon's thoughtfulness, energy and kindness for making it happen.

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Lake Information

Obakamiga Lake translates to lake of many lakes. Three lakes joined as one with excellent habitat for hard striking walleyes, aggressive northern pike and jumbo perch.

Lake Name

Buck Lake (Obakamiga Lake)

Province

Ontario, Northern Ontario

Lake Size

7,400 acres

Water Clarity

Tea stained, cooler temperature

Lake Structure

Three fingers with numerous islands, bays, reefs, and rocky shoreline

Fishing Pressure

Low - no other outfitter on the lake

Fish Species

walleye walleye pike

Portage Lakes: Yes

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Housekeeping cabins

Max Guests

10

Total Rooms

5

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - wood heat

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: flush

Heat: Yes - wood stove

A/C: No

Other: Fully equipped kitchen with BBQ, canoes, kayaks, use of portage lakes, all linens supplied, mid-week cabin cleaning, lake map and orientation, staff on site

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

5

Boat Length

14 or 16 feet

Boat Brand

Aluminum, Mirrocraft

Motor

15 hp or 30 hp

Motor Start

electric

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Seat Type

swivel or pedestal bucket

Gas Included

Yes

Fish Cleaning Station

Fish Freezer

Shore Lunch Kit: Yes - complimentary shore lunch on Loon Island

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

Meals Included

No

Guide Service

not available

What's Included

Included

Float plane, boat, motor, gas, cabin, linens, dock, fish cleaning, shore lunch, canoes, kayaks

Not Included

Meals, guide service

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