Drive-in fishing w. phone or net access AND lots of fish..... tall order?

[Hawkeye021182]

Hey all,

4 of us take an annual week-long fishing trip every year. Last year we flew into a cabin N. of Sudbury on Indian Lake and the walleye fishing was excellent. Each of the other years we have driven-in to various lodges and the fishing has been less than stellar. Based on these experiences we probably would fly-in again this year. However, one of the crew managed to get his wife pregnant recently. We are expecting that the baby will be only a few months old during early June when we normally go on our trip.

For this reason, he is going to need to be able to touch base w. home during the week we are away - or at least be able to be reached fairly easily.

My question to you guys is therefore this: Can anyone recommend a drive-in lodge that offers GREAT fishing for walleye/pike around this time of year AND has either internet access or phone capabilities? We are based out of Ottawa and would likely need to stay within an hour of North Bay. We've done Red Cedar lake before and the French R. Lodges were nice but we didn't catch many fish. We are more concerned with the quality of fishing that the amenities, and we don't mind cooking for ourselves, however - we would need to have that outside contact.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike

[FishFrenzy]

Maybe look at renting a Satellite Phone? Then you can get the best of both worlds?

If you can drive there and have cell signal, chances are the fishing won't match a fly in lodge.

FishFrenzy

[JJL]

what about going ahead with your fly-in and renting a satellite phone?
i know some outfitters even offer them for use / rent.

[mastercaster]

You cant beat Indian Lake, It's awsome - rent a satelite phone - I remember a fellow offering one to rent recently on one of the hunting forums - SheepHunter it was I believe.

By the way you can get into indian by boat using the rail carrier to cross your boat from Biscoe to Indian, and camp on one of the many island camp sites.

MC

LOL - you guys beat me to it.

[Hawkeye021182]

I think it's also the idea of being able to pack out and get home quickly in the event of an emergency. As in her knowing he could come back if needed. We can't really get that with a fly-in outfit. I agree with you guys. I think it's just a shot in the dark.

hahah in that case....anyone know of a lodge with no fish but comfy beds and great cooking?

[gp158]

Try http://www.roadpost.ca/how_it_works_satellite.aspx. It's easy and $10/day you don't have to settle for lesser fishing opportunities.

[GoldenLakePete]

Since you are in Eastern Ontario why not look at the Chateau Montebello in West Quebec? Really great accommodations and food plus 35 private lakes for fishing - not to mention the Ottawa River for world class muskies.

[mox72]

Temagami maybe?

[mastercaster]

I think it's also the idea of being able to pack out and get home quickly in the event of an emergency. As in her knowing he could come back if needed. We can't really get that with a fly-in outfit. I agree with you guys. I think it's just a shot in the dark.

hahah in that case....anyone know of a lodge with no fish but comfy beds and great cooking?

If your were to go into indian by boat, instead of plane, you would be able to get out to hwy 144 in about 4 hours realistically. Especially easier if you camp on biscoe lake (where the fishing is excellent) and just day trip over to indian, then you would be only 3 hours from the hwy, or even less time, if you camp close to the main landing where the fishing is not as good.

MC

[LiveBates]

Personally, I'd be suggesting he sits out this year and the three go to somewhere where ya's wanna' go.