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Bamaji Lake – Main Camp

Knobby's Fly-In Camps

Bamaji Lake, Ontario — Near Sioux Lookout

Access fly-in

About This Camp

The main lodge is located on Bamaji Lake with 6 large cottage rentals nestled amongst birch trees, overlooking a 300-foot sand beach. Bamaji Lake is 80 air miles north of Sioux Lookout. Part of the Cat River System.

Reviews & Reputation

Summarized Review Highlights

Based on available reviews, guests of Knobby's Fly-In Camps hold the outfitter in very high regard, consistently rating their experience at the top of the scale. The operation appears to have built a strong multi-generational reputation, with at least one reviewer returning decades later and finding the quality of the experience unchanged from their first visit in the 1980s. This kind of long-term consistency seems to be a meaningful part of the camp's appeal.

Guests specifically praise the fishing quality, the overall experience at the camps, and the staff. The pilot and ground crew are called out by name in reviews as being friendly and professional. Fry Lake is mentioned as one of the fishing destinations available through the outfitter, and guests describe trips there as memorable and successful.

With only two reviews available to summarize, it is not possible to identify any recurring complaints or concerns, nor can any patterns be confirmed with confidence. What can be said is that both reviewers were fully satisfied. Based on the reviews, Knobby's appears to be a particularly good fit for anglers looking for a traditional fly-in fishing experience, including those bringing family members or introducing a younger generation to the sport. The multi-decade loyalty suggested by one reviewer points to an operation that rewards repeat visits.

Summary generated May 25, 2026

Videos — 1 clip from YouTube

Knobby's Fishing Trip '15

Knobby's Fishing Trip '15

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Lake Information

Located on the Cat River System. Moving water from rapids stirs up feed for baitfish and fish, making fishing exceptional for walleye and northern pike even during the dog days of summer.

Lake Name
Bamaji Lake
Province
Ontario, Northwestern Ontario
Lake Structure
Part of the Cat River System with rapids flowing in and out, stirring up feed for baitfish and fish.

Fish Species

walleye walleye pike

Accommodations

Lodging Type
cottage
Total Rooms
6
Amenities
Running Water: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Other: 300-foot sand beach, restaurant on-site (pre-flight meals available)

Getting There

Access: fly-in

Air Base: Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Flight Time: 40 minutes

Flight Distance: 80 miles

Contact

Knobby's Fly-In Camps
Sioux Lookout, Ontario

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