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Kamatsi Lake Outpost Camp

Lawrence Bay Lodge

Kamatsi Lake, Saskatchewan — Near Southend, SK

Max Guests 8
Access fly-in
Season June – September
Pricing $$

About This Outpost

Fully modern log cabin outpost on Kamatsi Lake, described as one of the nicest outposts in northern Saskatchewan. Self-guided, housekeeping-style trip. Guests bring their own food, sleeping bags, and fishing gear. Accessed by floatplane from Lawrence Bay Airways in Southend, SK. Features hot and cold running water via own water tower, flush toilet, shower, refrigerator, stove with oven, and a deck with a view. 14-ft Lund boats and 9.9hp two-stroke motors provided. Sleeps 8 people.

Reviews & Reputation

Summarized Review Highlights

Lawrence Bay Lodge on Reindeer Lake in Saskatchewan has earned a strong reputation among guests, with reviewers consistently rating their stays at or near the top of the scale. The overall sentiment across reviews is very positive, with guests describing the lodge and its staff as exceptional, and several indicating they plan to return. The lodge is accessed via float plane through Lawrence Bay Airways, typically departing from Southend, which adds a remote, fly-in character to the experience.

Guests frequently praise the fishing, with multiple reviewers highlighting outstanding catches of pike — including fish measuring 50 inches or more — as well as lake trout and walleye. Shore lunches and meals at the lodge itself receive high marks for quality. The guides, particularly Vince and Darwin, are called out by name for their skill on the water and their hospitality. Staff flexibility and responsiveness also stand out; one reviewer described an unusually complicated trip involving a bear encounter, a late-night boat rescue, and a roadside flat tire, all of which the Lawrence Bay crew helped manage with good humor and generosity.

There are no recurring complaints visible in these reviews, and no guests raised concerns about the lodging, food, or fishing quality. The one four-star review noted that the pike and lake trout fishing is great and the cost is reasonable, but offered no specific criticisms. Based on what reviewers describe, this destination appears best suited for anglers focused on large northern pike and lake trout, groups of fishing buddies returning year after year, and guests who value attentive, hands-on staff in a remote wilderness setting. The lodge also showed itself capable of accommodating non-traditional trips, such as the family excursion described above, suggesting some flexibility beyond a strictly fishing-focused itinerary.

Summary generated May 25, 2026

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Lake Information

Kamatsi Lake offers very good fishing for northern pike and lake trout. Walleye are present but not always in high numbers. Northern pike average 4–15 lbs with fish to 27 lbs. Lake trout average 4–9 lbs with fish up to 30 lbs.

Lake Name
Kamatsi Lake
Province
Saskatchewan, Northern Saskatchewan
Fishing Pressure
Remote, lightly pressured lake

Fish Species

pike lake trout pike lake trout

Accommodations

Lodging Type
Log cabin
Max Guests
8
Amenities
Running Water: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Shower: Yes
Toilet: flush

Other: Refrigerator, complete stove with oven, deck with view; cooking and eating utensils included; water tower on-site; gear limit 75 lbs per person

Boats & Equipment

Boat Length
14 ft
Boat Brand
Lund
Motor
9.9hp two-stroke
Motor Brand
Current
Gas Included
Yes

Meals & Services

Meal Plan
Housekeeping
Meals Included
None - guests bring own food
Guide Service
not available

What's Included

Included

Round-trip floatplane transportation from Lawrence Bay Airways (Southend, SK), boats, gas, motors, cooking and eating utensils, fully modern cabin

Not Included

Groceries/food, sleeping bags, fishing gear, fishing license; taxes where applicable

Getting There

Access: fly-in

Air Base: Lawrence Bay Airways, Southend, SK

Season & Booking

Season: June to September

Contact

Lawrence Bay Lodge
La Ronge, Saskatchewan

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