Mattice Lake Outfitters

There's something extra special about golden hour!

So much for an early Spring. We woke up to snow this morning and more is forecast today and tonight. I will be a few days before I can resume raking the lawns.

Enjoying the outdoors doesn't have to be expensive!

At Mojikit Lake, you'll get to fish for amazing species like this one!

Whip up some delicious fish recipes this weekend!

You could say that I’m hooked on fishing.

Find the best canoe for your fishing needs with some help from this guide!

Who's excited to fish under the warm sun this year?!

It's never too late in the game to learn how to fish!

It's never too early to start thinking about your 2021 fishing adventures with us!

Tie braided fishing line like a pro!

Happy New Year to all. Annette and I spent yesterday fishing and Annette caught the first fish of the day. In Ontario like many other provinces we are on another lock down due to Covid 19. All non essential businesses are again closed and social gatherings are restricted to those in your household only. These rules are fairly easy for us to understand and comply with unlike many of our provincial and federal politicians. It appears that many of these politicians and thos...e holding high level government positions either did not get the message or are to stupid or arrogant to think that they would no get caught. Many took holiday vacations in Mexico, the UK, Greece, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Arizona, California, etc. We are the ones that pay these assholes? How many government employees are currently laying on beaches someplace warm while supposedly working from home? See more

If I’m not fishing I’m thinking about it!

We hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year's Day!

Stick to your resolutions like a pro this year by using these top tips!

We hope you have a joy-filled day full of laughter and love!

Make the most of your holiday season with some help from these tips!

How will you give back this year?

What is most special to you and your family this time of year? Tell us in the comments!

Yes I will read you a story.

Boost your winter bass fishing skills by using these tips!

Pretty soon this will all be covered in snow. Who's ready?!

Austen and John have spent a fair amount of time over the summer at the Ogoki Reservoir. They have been painting, refurbishing the 2 small log cabins, remodeling the shower house, building boat ramps, lots of painting, repairing docks, etc.

With the border closed to our US guests, we have had very few groups this season, however, we have not been idle. We have stayed busy catching up on overdue maintenance and improvements. One project we are currently working on is a new fish cleaning house and upgraded solar system at Short Lake. When the project is completed the cabin will have a full size electric refrigerator and full size electric freezer. There will also be receptacles to fulfill other 110 volt needs. In the next week we plan to start a similar upgrade at Mojikit Lake.

Spending some time in nature can do the body and mind a lot of good.

Spread some cheer this month by taking part in some of these holiday acts of kindness!

The best days are spent fishing and being in the great outdoors.

We hope you have a fun-filled, safe and happy December!

Before you get out on the water this year, make sure to read these 7 canoeing safety tips.

What's your favorite camp meal? Tell us in the comments below!

The remote wilderness of Northwestern Ontario offers waterbodies where the fish are plentiful.

What's your favorite fishing memory? Tell us in the comments below!

Don't let the cooler temps stop you from getting out for some fall camping!

Make sure to keep these tips in the back of your mind in case you are ever caught outside as a storm rolls in.

Check out this beautiful bird's eye view of one of our fishing camps.

Nature always gives us more than we could ever ask for.

Connect with the wilderness in the comfort and safety of your own home with these 10 nature books.

There's just something extra special about reeling in a big fish and it will never get old.

Store your gear like a pro with some inspiration from this guide!

Which of these facts about Canada do you find most interesting? Tell us in the comments below!

What's your favorite thing about nature? Tell us in the comments below!

Increase your fishing skills with some help from these tips!

The time we spend fishing makes memories that last a lifetime.

Happy Halloween from the team here at Mattice Lake Outfitters!

Use these tips to stay safe while carving pumpkins!

Whip up a delicious fall dish this weekend with some help from this recipe!

We hope that you all have been enjoying as much of the autumn season as possible!

Installation of the new solar array is now completed at Mojikit Lake and we hope to have the rest of the installation finished by the end of the month. Fall weather, which arrived early will make getting it completed a challenge. Shortages of materials brought on by Covid 19 has also slowed progress on most of this summers projects. The building behind the panels was previously a shower house which Austen & John moved across the yard to house the control unit and inverter for the system.

Austen and John spent the last week at Mojikit Lake building a new screened in fish cleaning hose and erecting the solar array for the new solar system.

Relaxing and enjoying some time spent in nature can do wonders for the body and mind.

Don't forget to get the outdoor-loving mom in your life something special this year. Mother's Day is May 10th!

You never know what type of wildlife you might see here at Mattice Lake Outfitters!

Still ice fishing! Yesterday (May 4th) we took advantage of some great weather and spent another day on the ice. These trout ranged from 8 pounds to just over 15. They all went back in the lake except for an 11 1/2 pound fish that was badly injured. There is still plenty of ice, however, by the end of the day we were sinking in 4 or 5 inches. This may be the end for the season. This is one of our secret lakes, so don't ask.

May 1st may have been our last ice fishing adventure of the season even though we still have lots of ice. We seldom ice fish this late in the season as we would normally be busy getting ready to open camps for the year, however, due to restrictions brought on by Covid-19 we are not sure when our camps will see their first guests. Fishing was great yesterday and we caught 1 lake trout between 15 and 20 pounds along with a bunch of smaller fish. Otis is guarding 3 of the smaller ones that we kept and the rest were returned to the lake.

Learn why fish tend to bite a jig on its fall here:

Every day holds new magic.

Get the 411 on why those who use shiny baits are so successful when fishing.

What an exciting day on the water this was. Check out this great shot of a catch taken on Short Lake awhile back.

Don't make these 5 rookie mistakes when cooking over an open fire.

There is no limit on how many times you can go fishing.

It's never too late to take up a new hobby. Backpacking is a great way to get outside and enjoy time with nature.

If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.

We took advantage of yesterdays nice weather and went fishing for the day. Fishing was a bit slow. Annette with the first fish of the day.

Not wanting to be outdone, Annette caught a good sized whitefish while everyone else was catching brook trout. This fish will end up in the smoker

We are still ice fishing. Kim pulling up a nice brook trout.

Use these tips to help your kids have a good experience when fishing for the first time.

Annette and Isaac with some nice brook trout that they caught yesterday. Late March and April is always the nicest time to ice fish when our weather warms up and the days are longer. Some years we are still able to get out in early May.

We love this shot taken after these two anglers successfully netted a great catch!

Cooking trout has never been made easier than with this simple 20-minute recipe.

Getting away from everyday life to enjoy some time in nature can do wonders for the mind.

Be extra careful if you end up reeling one of these fish in!

Here at Mattice Lake Outfitters, we're hooked on fishing!

Become a pike fishing pro with these tips and tricks!

We make finding the perfect fishing spot easy. We have multiple locations for you to fish at for a variety of different species.

The millennial generation loves camping more than ever and honestly, we don't blame them!

We had a very relaxing, fun and successful day on the water. Congrats on all of your catches!

Trees are so majestic and unique. Check out these fun facts about them and let us know which fact was your favorite in the comments below!

Mattice Lake Outfitters is home to an area that offers some of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see.

Learn everything you need to know in order to pick out the perfect fishing rod.

When staying with us at Kag Lake you will have access to running water, a shower, a grill, cooking and eating utensils, a freezer and so much more!

Happy Valentine's Day from the team at Mattice Lake Outfitters!

Austen with a couple of fish that he caught yesterday morning. Unfortunately the northern swallowed the hook and he was not able to release it. The lake trout was almost 8 pounds and looks small when beside this big pike.