Woman River Camp
Little Bear Lake, Ontario — Near Ear Falls
Woman River Camp earns consistently strong praise across reviews, with guests rating their experiences at the highest level. The camp has built a reputation as a well-run, welcoming destination in a genuinely remote part of Canada, and reviewers express clear enthusiasm for returning. The overall sentiment is strongly positive, with no negative feedback present in the available reviews.
Guests highlight several standout qualities: excellent fishing for a variety of species including walleye, lake trout, pike, and smallmouth bass; clean, spacious, and well-equipped cabins; a modern and well-maintained fleet of aircraft and boats; and staff who are described as friendly and attentive. The remote location is seen as an asset, offering access to extensive stretches of water including portage lakes with boats already in place, making it easy to explore beyond the main camp.
Based on the available reviews, there are no recurring complaints or concerns to report. The reviews skew toward experienced anglers and outdoors enthusiasts who value remote access, multi-species fishing, and a well-organized camp operation. The destination appears well suited to groups of fishing buddies, returning Canadian wilderness anglers, or anyone interested in combining fishing with hunting in a fly-in setting. Those looking for a polished but genuinely remote experience with diverse fishing opportunities are likely to find it a good fit.
Woman River Chain of Lakes near Ear Falls, Ontario. Pristine, remote, easy to navigate waters. Access to 12+ portage lakes included with packages.
Portage Lakes: Yes - walleye, pike, lake trout, smallmouth bass, perch (12 named portage lakes: Agnew Lake, Confederation Lake, Corless Lake, Gerry Lake, Little Walleye Lake, Mukukee Lake, Narrow Lake, Nelson Lake, No Name Lake #1, Snakeweed Lake, Spot Lake, Two Whistle Lake) (12 lakes)
Other: Kayaks and canoes (complimentary), horseshoes, tether ball, basketball, bocce ball, board games, campfire, hiking, ATVing, mountain biking, blueberry picking, weekly camp cookout, bait shop, souvenirs, fish cleaning service ($3.50/walleye or perch, $5/pike), pet-friendly cabin available ($150/week/dog)
Fisherman Package: private cabin, 16 ft boat with 20-25 hp electric-start Yamaha, swivel seats, landing net, measuring trough, minnow bucket, anchor, cushions, paddles, safety kit, fish finder, up to 20 L fuel/day, lake map. Outdoorsman Package: private cabin, boat launch & docking, electricity on dock, 10 L premium fuel/day, lake map, portage lakes. Works Package: above plus guide for a day with shore lunch, 2 dz minnows/day/boat, souvenir hat or $25 credit, all sales taxes, reimbursement of 8-day Conservation fishing license (if group complies). Complimentary: WiFi, ice, dock service, clean drinking water, freezer service, kayaks and canoes.
Taxes (13% HST) unless stated, fishing licenses, gratuities, food
Access: drive-in
Check-in Day: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 7 days
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