anyone been to Mistassini Lake?

[wantabigone]

The only lodge I can find is Osprey and they are way out of my price range!

[craigdritchie]

Been there. Fishing is absolutely spectacular, particularly for giant brook trout at the north end of the lake. Downside is, yes, it's generally pretty expensive. If you want that kind of fishing, then that's what it costs. Everything there, from the buildings to the food to the toilet paper, comes in a long way by truck so it isn't cheap. That said, you get what you pay for when it comes to fishing quality. Some other options beside Osprey Lodge include Cree Tourism and Mistassini Lodge.

 

If it's trophy brookies you want, Mabec Outfitters is another option. They're in a different part of Quebec (St. Lawrence north shore, near Sept Iles). Again, it isn't cheap since it's fly-in only. But if you want to catch a dozen or so brookies over 5 pounds each day, then you'll love it. Been there twice, best brookie so far was a shade over 8 pounds. It's heaven on earth.

Edited May 18, 2012 by Craig_Ritchie

[carll2]

if im not mistaken on mistassini and albanel you can go with your own boat @ the sepaq ???

[carll2]

http://www.sepaq.com/rf/amw/index.dot?language_id=1

[wantabigone]

Thanks for the reply guys. Thanks for the other locations Craig, I will check those out.

Carl- I dont own my own boat so thats not an option but yes, one can bring their own boat and stay at the local hotel if one chose to - or camp.

[yogibaer]

have gone to the lake for some 30 years. have some arrangement with the locals to stay

in at nice cottage just below 51 degrees north. leaving again 10/15 june this year and am

looking for a party of 2-3 to join, must have their own reliable trailer boat of min 18 ft length

- trip lasts about 12 days

[akaShag]

Toto, we are not in Kansas any more...............that is one long drive from here! But pretty country, I have camped all through that part of la belle province..............

 

Doug

 

PS) There are some pretty darned good brook trout lakes in Algonquin Park too if you don't mind a few longish portages.