Seseganaga - "Lake of many islands" (and fish)

This large body of water runs over 25 miles with hundreds of miles of shoreline.

There is nowhere on this lake you can be more than 1/2 a mile from shore. This lake produces consistently and is one of the few lakes in Canada where 50 inch plus NORTHERN can still be found. LAKE TROUT and WALLEYE are also above average in size.

Our facilities are second to none. No need to rough it at our camps. Our camp attendant will assure your vacation is as trouble free and successful as possible.

Check out Ignace Outposts for quality fly in fishing adventures on Seseganaga lake. www.ignaceoutposts.com

We can not control the fishing or weather, but we can control the equipment, facilities and service. This is were we excel.

Metionga Success

Metionga Lake is well known for walleye and northern. The rapids at Metionga Lake is one of the best overall places on the lake for walleye and northern. Dave Trcka and his wife, long time guests and friends, return to Metionga Lake year after year. As usual they catch and release more nice fish than they can count.

At the base of the rapids in site of the cabins, Dave and Dee spend quality time teaching each other the finer points of good angling skills.




Dave with a 26 inch walleye



Dave with a 39 inch northern


I am not sure why Dave lets Dee take all the pictures. I know she is more photogenic than he is.

Fine Fishing

Three fine northern Pike caught and released by Rich Hansen and his sons on Seseganaga Lake.







Without a doubt, fishing is the primary reason our guests return to Ignace Outposts year after year. Walleye, northern, lake trout and smallies are the prime targets. So far, Seseganaga Lake has kicked out the biggest northerns.

The walleye factory Metionga has not disappointed either.



We've had many nice fish and satisfied guests at Irene Lake, Flindt Lake and Hilltop Lake as well but since I don't get much opportunity to fish myself, I must wait for pictures to arrive of fish caught on these lakes. When they come, I'll post them.
If you've been up this summer and have any "great" shots, fire them up and I'll post the pictures.

Marcel, our Beaver pilot, just returned from Metionga Lake where he reported that between loading and unloading the airplane he took three casts off the dock and caught 3 walleye. Maybe I'll have to market that as an economy trip. No boat and motor, just fish.

A break in the action

Today is one of those days with very little going on. My to do list consists of - write on the blog. It is raining... again, and the pilots are enjoying a well deserved day off.

Here are a few pictures from Metionga Lake earlier this spring with the Riley Party from Wisc.

"Brad...some pictures from opening week on Metionga and Little Metionga. The third picture is Dewey's big Northern. These fish are back in the water living to fight someone else on another day."


Dewey Reilly, with a nice 25 incher opening week at Met


Jack Sutliff, with a nice 25 1/2' Walleye from Little Met


Dewey Reilly with a 45 1/2" brute from Little Met opening week

If you've been and gone this year already and offered to send up a few photos, I am still waiting and you'll get your 15 minutes of fame on my blog.


Here is a little light humor to brighten your day and get you thinking about Ignace Outposts.

Two guys from Chicago are in the boat by the rapids at Metionga Lake, fishing and enjoying the peace and quiet. Almost silently as not to scare the fish Rob says: " I think I'm going to divorce my wife...she hasn't spoken to me in over two months." Earl continues slowly reeling in another walleye, then thoughtfully says, “You better think it over...women like that are hard to find."

Jigs, Minnows and Leeches

The reports from the lakes indicate that the walleye are biting and hitting jigs and minnows as well as jigs and leeches. Night crawlers are also working extremely well. Gulp Alive is working very well too if you don't want the hassle of life bait. The walleye seem lazy (probably due to the cold water) and too much action with your jig is deterring the hit. Drop it to the bottom and count to 10 before moving it and the walleye are hooking themselves.
The walleye have been moving out of the river areas and into the lakes.

Northern are active on flashy spoons like Doctor spoons and Cleos.The biggest northern are being caught near the rivers probably since the suckers are still in the area spawning.

This coming week will be very busy around here but if you have time near the end of June or early July, for a fly in adventure with Ignace Outposts, drop us a note. We have limited openings for that time available.

Grand Slam Fishing

The waters of Irene Lake lure anglers from far and wide for the ultimate Grand Slam of freshwater fishing: Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass. The combination these world-class fish are found together in Irene Lake.

The lake itself is deep, clear and offers about 6,000 acres including a couple of portage lakes.

Our catch-and-release tradition (begun in the 1980's) helps assure great fishing year after year. We make every effort to conserve the fish population for future generations.

Mike and Darla returned today from another Irene Lake adventure.
Darla told us that one day she had 6 layers of clothes on to keep warm but that didn’t stop the fishing action. Several walleye over 30 inches, football size smallies, ferocious northern and tasty lake trout made the unseasonable weather much more bearable.

As usual before they left for home they not only left us some nice photos, they rebooked for their 2009 adventure. It is not too early to pin down May 2009 dates while they last. Give us a call today.

Catch, Photo, Release - CPR for your fish

photo by Jim Pierce on Gamble Lake

With summer approaching and fishing season only days away, I want to give a few pointers on photographing and live releasing your trophy fish at Ignace Outposts. Of course, we encourage you to enjoy the bounty of our lakes by having fresh fish for lunch or dinner while on the lake, but it is our policy to sustain our resources by live releasing ALL trophy fish. Smaller, tastier walleye, northern or trout make great dinners and trophies make great memories and pictures.

I am no professional but I can tell you that having a camera with you does little to enhance your memories unless you use it. The large northern you catch will certainly be happy if you have your camera with you in the boat rather than at the camp if you decide to drag the fish there for a photo.

Perhaps each person in the boat should familiarize themselves with each other’s camera before you land the lunker or lunkette. Doing this in the cabin is simple and results in fewer missed photos. Also using more than one camera insures a better chance of a once in a lifetime photo and the fellow catching the fish usually appreciates a shot or two on his own memory stick.

Before the fish is caught, have a plan.

When a photo-worthy fish is hooked, the other angler (now designated photographer) should reel in. Have a net handy and cameras in a mutually available place. As the fish is landed the photographer can prepare the cameras and plan the pictures. Some great action shots can be taken as the fish breaks the surface

Light is an import consideration. If possible don’t shoot into the sun.

Unhook the fish before showing it off. Pictures of a 4 inch Rapala with three hooks buried in your fingers may be amusing at time but loose their appeal when your partner would rather fill his memory stick with your agonized facial expressions as the fish flips and twists to your dismay.

Measure your monster, and click away. If you planning a replica mount be sure to capture a photo showing the fish’s color.

Take a big breath, take your photo quickly, don’t cut off your buddy’s head in the picture – you can’t exaggerate his size anyway - return the fish to the water before your next gasp of air and smile. The fish will survive and you can boast of his awesome size with a picture to prove it. My own astute observation of the human psyche reveals that you need not do more than place the mounted photo behind your desk at the office and the accolades will flow your way - particularly from underlings. A fishing wall of fame will even impress the boss as long as you have the authority to put nails into the office decor. Please plan to keep a good supply of our brochures handy if you do manage a few good photos for the office. The fish are supportive of this concept and so am I.

To avoid serious internal damage large fish should NEVER be held vertically. Fish do not have the skeletal structure to support their intestines. They have likely never been vertical in their lives. Unlike us, fish are used to living in a horizontal gravity environment.

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Ignace Outposts Video

With all the technology available now with the internet, I have to do a little learning about posting videos. Here is a little video that I put together as a promo about our business. As I learn more, I'll try to get more things like this up on the net. This little blurb is only 1:40 long so enjoy. It is meant to get your fishing desires flowing.
Fishing at Ignace Outposts can be the experience of a life time. However since vacations are mandatory, rather than optional for sound mind and body, why not do it again?