Air Ivanhoe operates an extensive selection of fishing vacation accommodations in Northern Ontario, including remote fly-in outposts, a fly-in lodge, drive-to cottages and boat-in cabins. The variety of locations allows anglers to choose a wilderness experience that matches their group size, fishing interests and preferred level of comfort.
The operator’s floatplane services provide access to remote fishing lakes, while its Ivanhoe Lake and Ivanhoe River locations offer alternatives for visitors who prefer to travel by road or boat. Individual outpost destinations vary in accessibility, size and surrounding fishing waters.
Fishing opportunities include walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and other species depending on the selected lake. Some outposts are particularly suited to multi-species fishing, including Kingfisher, Schewabic and Shiners, while other destinations emphasize different fisheries.
Accommodation choices range from traditional bush camps to VIP cottages with running water and indoor showers. Outpost facilities generally include housekeeping equipment and fishing boats. Several camps are identified by the operator as having easier walking access for guests with mobility limitations, although individual suitability should be confirmed.
Air Ivanhoe is worth exploring for groups seeking a choice between remote self-guided fishing and more accessible drive-to or boat-in trips. Its extensive selection of camps makes comparing specific lakes, accommodations and trip requirements especially important before booking.
Planning a Fishing Vacation with Air Ivanhoe
Answers about multi-species fly-in fishing, remote cabin facilities, mobility considerations and bringing your own boat.
Where can I catch walleye, pike, and bass all from the same camp?
Air Ivanhoe operates several fly-in fishing outposts where walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass are found in the same fishing system. Kingfisher, Schewabic and Shiners are among the destinations the operator identifies with these multi-species opportunities.
Different lakes have different fishing characteristics, so anglers should compare the individual outpost descriptions before choosing a camp. The operator can help identify a location that suits a group interested in targeting several species during one vacation.
How self-sufficient do I need to be for a fly-in outpost trip?
Air Ivanhoe’s fly-in outposts are designed for self-guided fishing, with housekeeping cabins and supplied fishing equipment. Guests are generally responsible for bringing food, preparing meals and managing their daily activities while at camp.
Facilities vary between traditional bush camps and VIP cottages. VIP units provide additional comforts such as hot and cold running water and indoor showers, while bush camps offer a simpler experience. Review the exact equipment list for the selected cottage before departure.
Is the lodge appropriate for a guest using a wheelchair?
Air Ivanhoe identifies certain outpost cottages as easier to reach for visitors with mobility difficulties. These locations may have relatively flat walking areas, fewer steps or boardwalk connections between the cottage and dock. Examples identified by the operator include Bonar South, Schewabic, Lincoln and Biggs.
These designations do not establish that every cottage, doorway, bathroom, dock or boat is wheelchair accessible. Visitors using a wheelchair should contact Air Ivanhoe to discuss the specific cabin, transportation arrangements and accessibility requirements before reserving.
Can I bring my own boat and use it at a drive-in lodge?
Air Ivanhoe allows guests to bring their own boats when staying at its drive-in cottages and Ivanhoe River boat-in accommodations. The operator also offers boat rentals from its Ivanhoe Lake base.
Bringing a personal boat is a different arrangement from visiting a remote fly-in outpost, where the operator generally supplies boats and motors. Visitors should confirm launching, docking and package arrangements for the exact accommodation they plan to book.
