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Loonhaunt Lake Outpost

Crow Lake Outfitters

Loonhaunt Lake, Ontario — Near Nestor Falls

Access fly-in

About This Outpost

A remote fly-in outpost cabin on Loonhaunt Lake, accessible only by float plane. Located in Ontario's Sunset Country, offering rustic pine cabin accommodations in the Northwestern Ontario wilderness.

Reviews & Reputation

4.7
Based on 3 reviews from across the web
Summarized Review Highlights

Based on available reviews, Crow Lake Outfitters receives strong positive feedback from guests. The owners, Todd and Tanis, are specifically called out by name as a highlight of the experience, suggesting that the personal, owner-operated nature of the outfitter is a meaningful part of what guests appreciate. Overall sentiment is enthusiastic, with guests clearly willing to recommend the operation to others.

Guests praise the experience across multiple dimensions including the flight in, the fishing, the service, and the accommodations, indicating a well-rounded operation rather than one that excels in only a single area. The fact that reviewers mention Todd and Tanis directly points to attentive, hands-on hospitality as a consistent strength.

Because only a single review is available to draw from, it is not possible to identify recurring complaints, confirm specific details about fish species or lodge amenities, or make reliable conclusions about who this destination best suits. The one reviewer's experience was clearly positive, but a broader picture would require more guest feedback. Anyone considering a trip would benefit from contacting the outfitter directly to ask questions specific to their needs, whether that involves group size, target species, or accessibility.

Summary generated May 25, 2026
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Grand Forks Herald Staff Aug 23, 2024
Blog
Ontario's Loonhaunt Lake delivers memorable fishing adventure for first-time visitors
Booked the trip through Northwest Flying Inc., a floatplane service in Nestor Falls, Ontario, about a 4.5-hour drive from Grand Forks. Northwest Flying has outpost camps on five lakes, all within a short flight of Nestor Falls, but Loonhaunt Lake is their most popular. Solar electricity powers the outpost cabin on Loonhaunt Lake. Lake trout fishing was a priority in booking the trip. Despite challenging walleye fishing, the bass – both smallmouth and largemouth – and lake trout action made up for it. Using Buzz Bomb jigging lures, good numbers of hard-fighting lake trout were caught in 60 to 70 feet of water within a short boat ride of the cabin. The bass, it seemed, were everywhere, and the largemouth action encountered at times ranks among the best experienced. The lake trout fishing was a hit – most of the lakers were in the 5- to 8-pound range and the ones kept were fantastic on the grill.
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M Cummins Jul 13, 2023
TripAdvisor
Great week in the outdoors fishing and exploring
We had a great week of fishing at their outpost cabin on Loonhaunt Lake. Beautiful Cabin, excellent fishing and excellent boats for fishing out of. Shane is an excellent host and made sure we had a great time.
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Esteban Calderon
Google
We Fly with NWF to the lake and their planes are perfect. We just spent 6 days in Loonhaunt Lake it was an incredible experience, our cabin was incredible and comfortable.
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Lake Information

Remote fly-in lake in Northwestern Ontario's Sunset Country where trophy fish are caught every year. One of two outpost lakes offered by Crow Lake Outfitters.

Lake Name
Loonhaunt Lake
Province
Ontario, Sunset Country / Northwestern Ontario
Water Clarity
crystal-clear
Fishing Pressure
very low - accessible only by float plane

Fish Species

walleye walleye pike lake trout

Accommodations

Lodging Type
pine cabin
Amenities

Meals & Services

Meal Plan
Housekeeping

Getting There

Access: fly-in

Air Base: Nestor Falls, Ontario

Contact

Crow Lake Outfitters
Nestor Falls, Ontario

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