beerman Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 Hi, My group and I are considering going to Air Ivanhoe. Has anyone been there? Hows the fishing? We have been going with Cochrane Air for a few years. I guess we want to try somthing different? Please, any help would be great!
Billy Bob Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 George is a good guy that runs a FIRST class operation unlike Dick at Gogama....At Air Ivanhoe there are a LOT of different lakes and packages to choose from....When the bride and I went a few years ago we had very good walleye fishing at Nemegosenda Lake but only 1 pike and no other species were caught. His overnight rooms for the night before you fly out are FANTASTIC...my wife wanted to just stay there.... Good Luck, Bob
solopaddler Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 Croasdell Lake is amazing. IMO their best lake. No cabin though, it's a mini cabin (plywood floor and frame covered with canvas). Only problem I believe they're resting it this year. Wouldn't hurt to ask though.
davew3 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 We went to number two river camp. Not a bad place, very basic. Outside shower. Lot's of area to fish. I hope it won't be as hot out for you as it was for us last summer. 100 degrees in the shade during the heat wave. I won big fish with an 8lb pike of the dock. Lot's of small pike, pics and pearch as well. Main lodge is great. Good luck.
beerman Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks. We were looking at Lemoine lake or Bonar Lake? We just want to try something different. I am not sure if the fishing is as good as Cochrane Air?
solopaddler Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 No shortage of walleyes on either lake, although smaller in size on average. Both camps and lakes are very nice, way better than anything north of Cochrane.
beerman Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Posted January 21, 2011 Thank You. Its tough to switch outfitters, we have been going to Cochrane Air for years! But we want a change. Are the lakes as secluded as cochrane? If you had a choice, what lake would you pick? Out of Air Ivanhoe? I plan on taking my 12 year old son..
solopaddler Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 On 1/21/2011 at 2:02 PM, beerman said: Thank You. Its tough to switch outfitters, we have been going to Cochrane Air for years! But we want a change. Are the lakes as secluded as cochrane? If you had a choice, what lake would you pick? Out of Air Ivanhoe? I plan on taking my 12 year old son.. Most of the lakes are just as secluded, some aren't because of private cabins and atv access. The two lakes you mentioned are both good, can't really go wrong. If I fish with these guys again it'll likely be Rice though. I've heard from others the walleye fishing is amazing and it's a huge lake which I like. Is this a family trip with your son? Reason I ask I'm in the process of getting something booked for my family in July. My two kids are young, aged 4 and 7. Normally I would fly with my friend Eddie to the Attawapiskat but he's booked solid. I've searched high and low trying to find a good and cheap alternative. Most outfitters offer 50% off for young kids, not bad, but when you have two it's still expensive. Long story short I found a great outfitter (one I've flown with several timres), and after July 1st kids 12 and under are totally free with two paying adults. Adult rate is $875 Canadian tax in for a week, $750 for 4 nights. Really really good deal imo. If you're interested in which outfitter pm me.
davew3 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Check this out. http://nemegosenda.com/
beerman Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks... Its not really a family trip, but yet it is. My uncles are going, and a friend. We fish hard. But we like to relax also. We LOVE walleye fishing. I have heard Rice lake is awesome. Wonder how bad the lake gets with the wind?
Billy Bob Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 On 1/21/2011 at 2:22 PM, davew3 said: Check this out. http://nemegosenda.com/ I did Nemegosenda Lake Lodge with my bride using the American plan....TOO MUCH food was my only complaint...
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