PLAN YOUR TRIP

Below you will find information including directions to the camp and everything you will need to bring. For equiptment included with your stay please visit the About page.

ABOUT THE CAMP

TRAVEL INFORMATION

 

Endless fishing at Shabu Wilderness Outposts starts at Kay Air Base, located on Lac Seul, in Ontario Canada 55 miles north of Vermilion Bay (intersection of route 17 and 105). Look for the sign on the right side of the road.

 

We will fly you from Ear Falls, Ontario Canada to Shabu Wilderness Outposts (approx. 60 air miles) on a Twin Beech 18 or Cessna 180. Due to aircraft weight restrictions each guest will be allowed a maximum of 90lbs of luggage (including beverages and groceries). 

 

Pack food in small cardboard boxes and clothes in duffel bags NOT TO EXCEED 50lbs each. (Please no large coolers or containers). Do not bring what you do not need. Guests will be charged for overweight baggage.

Kay Air Base is located on Lac Seul, 55 miles north of Vermilion Bay (intersection of route 17 and 105). Look for the sign on the right side of the road.

MILEAGE TO EAR FALLS

Minneapolis, MN - 510

Chicago, IL - 874

Des Moines, IA - 787

Kansas City, MO - 992

WHAT TO BRING

Here is a list of items that we suggest bringing. These are items you can expect to need on your trip to Shabu

 

*IMPORTANT – Please do not bring shotguns or rifles out of season. Do not bring handguns at anytime 

• Insect repellent 

• Leatherman

• Life jacket   

• Sunglasses 

• Garbage bags 

• Ear plugs 

• Compass

• Food and beverages

• Dish soap

• One cooler for every two people

• Extra rod and reel 

• Depth finder 

• Rain gear 

• Rubber boots 

• Heavy clothes 

• Gloves and hat 

• Sleeping bag and pillow 

• Flashlight

• Matches

• Tackle box with lures, filet knife, sharpening stone 

• Sun tan lotion

• Towels and wash cloths

• Toilet paper

• Tin foil

• Playing cards

• Spare batteries

• First Aid Kit

• Camera and lots of film or digital camera

OTHER INFORMATION

Catchand Release Policy

No fish may be taken home regardless of size. Enjoy eating fish under the legal slot size and possession limit during your stay at the lake. Barbless hooks are encouraged. Eating sizes while at the lake include:

 

• Walleye under 18 inches.
• Northern Pike under 27 inches.

 

Furnished Items

• Nets

• Minnow buckets

• Gasoline for motors

• Boat cushions

• Live bait is available but not included

 

We cannot be held responsible for delays due to weather, late arrivals or equipment failures.

 

• Please phone 807-222-3126 (if no answer call 612-840-7706) if you are not able to meet check-in time.