Rufus Lake Outfitters

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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.

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 camp is located within Ontario Fishery Management Zone 8. Below is the link for Zone 8 fishing regulations: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-8

All fishermen are required to have an outdoors card and a fishing license. Please follow the link below to obtain your card and license online: https://www.huntandfishontario.com/

Guests have to bring their own fishing equipment (rods & tackle, nets, minnow pail/bucket, stringer). Rental is not available.

Rufus Lake Fishing Boats

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.

If you have never tried fishing, Rufus Lake Outfitters guarantee to make your fishing expeditions enjoyable. Situated on the Opasatika Lake Complex, which has more than 9000 surface acres of water and 110 miles (177 km) of shoreline, get ready to experience the thrill of fishing in expansive, pristine bays and inlets. Here, you can easily locate your own fishing hot spots. The lakes are overflowing with a wide array of fish species, such as Pickerel/Walleye, Pike, Perch, Common Whitefish, and Catfish, making it a bit more comfortable to get the best. Here, the fishing pressure is not much which implies abundant opportunities for you to catch fish throughout the day. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, with us, you can achieve your daily limit of perfectly-sized walleye/pickerel hassle-free.
With our catch-and-release experience, we are elated to take every measure to preserve this stunning trophy lake for ages to come. Do not forget to bring your camera to seize your amazing catch moments. It will help you share your extraordinary story with your cherished ones. Moreover, your photo can be employed to assemble a breathtaking replica mount as a treasured keepsake of your adventure. Let’s make some wonderful memories together for the years to come!