Fishing

We are located on the Opasatika Lake Complex, which has over 9000 surface acres of water and 110 miles (177 km) of shoreline. Being surrounded by vast areas of untouched bays and inlets, you can spend your days finding fishing hot spots to call your very own.
Rufus Lake Fishing

The variety of fish species to be found in the lakes are Pickerel/Walleye, Pike, Perch, Common Whitefish and Catfish. Due to the vastness of the lake system, the fishing pressure is low. This ensures our fishermen have plenty of opportunities to catch fish all day long! Daily limit of perfect eating-size walleye/pickerel is easily achieved by novice to pro anglers.

Looking for a change of pace?

While our lake system provides plenty of opportunities for fishing, the more adventurous love to travel to the Missinaibi River, which is only 30 km away. Being a river well-known for it’s bass, walleye and pike, it is easily accessible by vehicle to launch your small boat. Come drop a line in!

Limited availability for the eager anglers: To ensure that this will remain a trophy lake for years to come, we offer a catch and release experience of trophy fish on a limited-access lake. Be sure to bring a camera to ensure that your story is not just a tall tale! In addition, your picture can be used to get a replica mount. Contact us for more info.

Try fishing from the dock for catfish at night! The kids will love it.

Information & Regulations

  • Our boats are 14 and 16 ft heavy-duty Naden Aluminum boats. They are equipped with 15hp Suzuki 4 strokes motors.
  • Live bait is recommended for greater success fishing on the Lake system. We always have live minnows available.
  • For people who don’t bring their own fuel, we have premium gas available for all guests.
  • Ample dock space is available for all guests to park their boat at no additional cost.

Bear Hunt

With more than 320,000 acres (1295 sq. km.), our BMA is among the 5 largest in Ontario.
20 active bait sites and a success rate close to 100% makes it a great place for new and experienced bear hunters.
Rufus Lake Bear Hunt
Official 2025 bear hunting dates!

We offer bear hunting during the Spring and Fall seasons
Spring: May 24 – June 14
Autumn: August 30 – September 27

Bear-hunting terrain

Word of mouth has spread quickly in Ohio, after a spring bear weighing over 400 pounds was harvested by bow in 2023. In 2024, another hunter harvested a spring bear weighing over 350 pounds!

Interesting fact: The average weight of male black bears in Ontario is 225 pounds. Be sure to book with us to have your opportunity to harvest your own monster black bear!

Our guides have been hunting here for many years. We are familiar with all of our logged cuts, trails, older growth forests and abundant berry patches. By knowing the area extremely well, we ensure the bait sites are placed where there are plenty of bears.

By talking to our hunters on an individual basis, we learn their hunting style and preferences. This allows us to place you in the best possible stand, to ensure you will have a successful and memorable hunt!

Guided bear hunting package – What’s included:

• Accomodations
• 1 active bait site per hunter
• 1 tree stand and bear bait until your tag is filled
• Recovery assistance, skinning, quartering & freezing of the hide and meat
• Boat and motor for every 2 hunters for the week (Gas is extra)

Information & Regulations

• All hunting licenses much be purchased before your arrival, available online at Service Ontario (https://www.ontario.ca/page/hunting) or at any qualified license issuer.
• You can find Ontario’s bear hunting regulations by heading to the following link (We are located in WMU 23):
https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-hunting-regulations-summary/black-bear
• In order to provide you with access to the most stands, please bring an ATV/UTV. Otherwise, we have limited stands you can walk to from your vehicle.
• A wounded bear is considered a successful hunt, whether recovered or not. Please take the time to place your shot well.

Moose Hunt

The best terrain for moose hunting around.
Rufus Lake Moose Hunt
Exceptional habitat

All imaginable northern moose habitat is easily accessible from the camp. From low-land swamps to higher-ground feeding areas, as well as forestry cuts that have been created over the last 50 years, you are sure to find your preferred spot to hunt your moose

Validation tags and accommodation packages

We offer 7-day non-guided moose hunts, which include accommodations for 4 guests. Larger groups pay the weekly cabin rate per additional hunter. A large walk-in cooler is available for guests only, contact us for cost.

We have a waiting list for Bull tags, but no guarantee for availability. We also have limited cow and calf tags available.

** We also offer accommodations for successful WMU 23 tag holders from the draws **

We suggest having a small game and fishing licenses to enjoy additional hunting or fishing after your early week harvest. All hunting licenses much be purchased before you arrive, available online at Service Ontario (https://www.ontario.ca/page/hunting) or at any qualified license issuer.

Contact us for pricing, availability and details.

Small Game & Migratory Birds

Grouse, rabbits, ducks, geese, we have ’em all
Rufus Lake Grouse
Ideal hunting terrain

While we are not on a flyway, there are plenty of ducks in the area for an early duck hunt. As for the grouse, with the many logging roads and trails close-by, you’ll be sure to bag your limit.

Make your base in our spacious, comfortable homey cabins and set out for a day of exploring the great Canadian wilderness as you hunt.

Rufus Lake Accomodations
Accommodations

We may be remote, but we are renowned for our clean, comfortable and spacious accommodations. Our furnished cabins can accommodate small or larger groups. We also offer internet and a well-maintained shower facility.

Rufus Lake Outdoors
Outdoor activities

When you’re not hunting, fishing or sitting around the campfire, there’s still plenty to do. Bring your own ATV and explore the region’s multiple logging roads and trails, or glide quietly along the calm waters of our lake with your own canoe or paddleboard.

Ministry of Natural Resources

Visit the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for free publications and information. Read More.

Contact Us

Although we are located in a remote area of North Eastern Ontario, we are easily accessible by road