At the end of August, we can’t help but smile at what an unforgettable month it has been here at Halley’s Camps. With warm, steady sunshine, calm waters, and some stellar fishing, this was one for the record books. Whether you visited for a long weekend or settled in for a full-week stay, we hope the memories you made will carry you into the cooler months ahead. Fishing with live entertainment on the other end of your line, shore lunches, laughs, commentaries, jokes, comradery, spoons, jigs, suntan lotion, minnows, leeches, brimmed hats-there are many parts to a fishing trip! Let the count down to next year’s trip begin!

A Stellar Month for Fish Catches

The weather was perfect; the fishing was downright phenomenal. Across the board as we look at the walleye, northern pike, bass, and lake trout fishing our guests reported consistent action and impressive size.

Walleye were especially lively this month, favoring mid-lake humps and 15–22 feet of water. Several groups experienced some fantastic fishing mornings and our guides counted more trophy-class catches than we’ve logged in recent summers-with quite a few being caught in the afternoon. Live bait with jigs took the spotlight early in the month and by the end of the month it was spoons and rattle traps.

Smallmouth bass produced some of the biggest smiles from guests. Many fish pushed the 18–20 inch mark, with several hooking bass over 20”. Topwater lures, especially in the cooler hours of dawn and dusk, turned quiet mornings into explosive action.

Northern pike kept everyone on their toes, especially those venturing into the weed edges. A few lucky anglers went home with stories of “the one that got away”—including an estimated 40+ inch pike that snapped a leader right at the boat. It’s still out there!

Caribou Falls Landing

It was a busy August with lots of fishermen which is always good to see! Looking at the docks full of boats in the evening and the decks full of people taking in the cool evening temperatures is a sight to see! We had a couple of groups that had already visited us once this summer return to fish in August. They had such great fishing. Bruce and Blaine, twins, came up again and proved over and over again that they still go it in the fishing department! Mike came back with a second fishing gang as well and their group had stellar fishing too with Mike himself registering 6 trophies himself and not including the other trophies that were caught by other guys in the boat!! Cannot wait to see what the fishing is like in September!!

Kettle Falls Lodge

It was a busy August for us at Kettle Falls this month-lots of fish tails, pictures, shore lunches, soaring eagles and beautiful sunrises.

Russ, Don, Eric & Tom had an excellent 4 days fishing at Kettle Falls, their guide, Dan, netted Don a 40″ northern pike on day 1. The remainder of the trip saw Russ get his trifecta 27″ walleye, a 38″ northern and a 19″ smallmouth bass. A notable mention goes out to Eric who caught the biggest fish of the trip with his 40.25″ northern just ahead of Don’s catch. 

We had Brian and his crew come and fish again at Kettle Falls and it was great to have them back. Check out Brian and Zack with their double smallmouth bass! Everyone had some good fishing times!!

Al, a very seasoned Halley’s Camps guest, has been coming up annually for 3 years with his family. Al has fished for over a decade coming and fishing with friend/s at Caribou, One Man and has been for the last 3 years at Kettle Falls. Again, they have such amazing fishing-they always book the last week of August into September to come fishing. Who says that the fish turn off at the end of summer?!? Definitely not Al!! Check out a couple of their photos from this year’s fishing trip!

One Man Lake Lodge

We had some very memorable faces this summer with Gabe and his fishing crew-they come from California to fish with us every year. Dale caught this massive 42.5” northern pike that was really feisty! Joe and his son Joe, the Joe Fishing Team, were with us in June. Now Joe Sr visited us for the second time this summer at One Man with his fishing buddy, Dan. They fished for Lake Trout again and wowza!!This was something completely new for them and they were able to catch some tasty white fish too that we were able to smoke for them-tasted so good!!

Jon and Keith, brothers, always fish with us in June but due to the fires, they came and fished in August. They proved that the fishing is good through all the months!! They love their smallmouth bass and walleye fishing. Jon is coming up in a couple of weeks with his wife to Kettle Falls Lodge!

Rex Lake Outposts

August at Rex Lake Outpost means one thing—prime fishing, great company, and unforgettable memories. In August  we’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar crew of five from Missouri, one of them proudly sporting his “Drink MO Beer” shirt and ready for another adventure in the north.

These seasoned anglers know how to make the most of their time on the water. Last year’s trip set the bar high with a double header of trophy bass that had everyone talking. This year, the rods are ready, the bait is waiting, and the cabin is fully stocked for another round of big catches and bigger laughs.

The lake is alive with action, and the bass are biting. After a long day on the water, the crew will be greeted by a hearty steak dinner, part of their pre-arranged provisioning package, so they can focus on what matters most: fishing, relaxing, and enjoying the wilderness.

From the moment they step off the floatplane, everything is set. Fresh bait, cold drinks, and a fully prepped cabin await. It’s the kind of seamless experience that keeps guests coming back year after year.

Here’s to another successful trip for the Missouri crew—tight lines, and plenty of stories to share. 

Moosehorn Lake Outpost

This August, Moosehorn Lake Outpost welcomed a new pair of adventurers who traveled all the way from Texas in search of world-class northern smallmouth bass—and what a trip it turned out to be.

The calm northern waters and the untouched wilderness set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Between the action on the water and the peaceful moments spent soaking in the beauty of the boreal forest, their time at the outpost was everything they hoped for.

When the rods were set aside, they enjoyed quiet evenings at the cabin, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the glow of a northern sunset. It was the perfect balance of excitement and serenity—exactly what makes Moosehorn Lake Outpost such a special place. We’re thrilled that these travelers chose Moosehorn Lake Outpost as one of their adventures. 

Wishing you were fishing? Drop us a line by email at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-465-3325 and let’s go fishing!

July brought in a wave of great fishing and even better stories! We received tons of awesome fish photos from guests, and we’ve loved every one of them. There’s nothing better than sharing your big catches with the entire community!

If you have any fish photos from your trip with us this summer, we’d love to see them! Just be sure to include your party name and the location where the photo was taken when you send them in.

Keep those lines tight and the pictures coming!

Kettle Falls Lodge

It’s been a true trophy month of fishing here at Kettle Falls! Our anglers have been reeling in some impressive catches—lots of trophy-sized smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye. It’s always exciting to hear about the big ones biting, but just as thrilling when a few boats report catching over 175 fish in a single day!

We were thrilled to welcome back longtime guest Duane, who brought his family—and for the first time, the wives joined in on the fun! They had an incredible trip, with the ladies landing some truly amazing fish. Be sure to check out their photos of those BIG catches—they definitely got hooked! After long days of sunshine and fishing, they enjoyed relaxing evenings filled with great food, laughter, and a little “wine and dine.”

Ken and his son also joined us for an unforgettable trip. Ken summed it up perfectly: “My son and I had the time of our life.” Their smiles say it all—take a look at their fun photos!

Guests this month have been adventurous with our daily flyouts.  For a little more of a tidbit for those who are new: we offer lake trout, smallmouth bass and northern pike daily flyouts where guests are on the dock at 7:45am and the plane takes them for the day to a secluded lake where we have boats and motors set up to fish. Cooler of drinks and lunch, rods and reels are brought on the plane and enjoy the day fishing before the plane comes to pick them up at 4-5pm.

We have had days where guests this July have flown and fished our musky fly in lake for the day and have boated 16 muskies. Our bass fishermen that fished on another smallmouth bass lake they boated over 200 smallmouth bass! It is a fun way to have a true Canadian fly in fishing excursion. We have all sorts of names for these lakes whether they are a number or a Letter like “H” lake-each lake has a story of how the lake got its name. H Lake is nothing really creative-the lake looks like a H.

Caribou Falls Landing

This month we had fishermen go out with their fish counter and they caught 26 fish in one hour between 2 fishermen. That is a fish almost every other minute and they still had to re-bait their jigs! That was a fun time! The fish have really made their way out to the humps. Lots of fish between the 8-22 foot range but the bigger ones can sometimes be found in deeper waters of 30 feet.

93 trophy fish this month at Caribou Falls Landing!!

We had plenty of familiar faces this month—it’s always great to see so many repeat guests! Tom from Wisconsin returned with his son, grandson, and friends, and they caught some really big fish. Tom’s a true walleye guy, so they spent a lot of time fishing the humps and had a blast out there.

We also welcomed back Rob from Wisconsin and his fishing crew. They’re dedicated walleye fishermen too and spent their time on Umfreville—working the humps and exploring the smaller lakes that branch off. Their efforts paid off with some absolutely dynamite fishing!

Side Note from Amber:
Over the years, it has truly been a blessing to meet so many wonderful people through this job. There’s a crew from Iowa that has been coming since I first started working at Halley’s Camps—26 years ago! He had done multiple trips per year. He is connected with so many others, and after my “Mr. Fisherman” from that crew visited in July, he told me in September this year was his last trip. Oh, the tears that came with the memories—so many laughs and stories over the years. Don has brought so much joy to all of us, and I will truly miss him.

Almost every group that comes through leaves a personal mark on my heart. This job is so much more than just a job—it’s the relationships, the stories, the good times, and even the challenges. (You wouldn’t believe how many hooks I’ve seen—though only one this summer!) We’re the destination so many fishermen count down the days to return to each year, and it’s such a privilege to be part of their adventures and to meet so many amazing people.

Dufualt’s Island Outpost should be named Trophy Walleye Outpost!! The guests from there this past August registered so many trophies it is crazy. One group alone registered 9 trophies! Cannot wait to see what August brings!! The new cabin is getting more complete-the wildfire set us back from construction and we are still getting some of the last details complete!!

Usually this is our month to post some pictures about our delicious wild Canadian blueberries. With the fires that came through it wiped out lots of our blueberries and even if they did survive the fire the amount of rain that we had in May and June would not have sustained a bumper crop of berries. On the bright side is the there are these beautiful fire flowers. We call them fire flowers as they always bloom after a forest fire. When flying over, you can see huge patches from the airplane of these bright purply/pink flowers that are in the middle of the burnt areas. It’s hard to believe the fire was only a few months ago as the green shrubs, bushes and grass are already growing back.

One Man

“Fish on!” was definitely the phrase of the month—because the walleyes were biting! It’s hard to say enough about how great the fishing has been lately: walleyes, bass, pike, and even a few whitefish made for some exciting catches. Each morning, guests couldn’t wait to hop in their boats right after enjoying one of Janice’s delicious breakfasts. The top priority for most? Catching enough fish for a shore lunch—which, for many, took only 5 to 15 minutes depending on how many people were in the boat! After that, it was back out on the water either chasing big numbers or hunting for that next trophy fish.

It’s great to hear all the stories and see the happy faces after catching their greatest number of fish in a day or maybe they just caught their biggest fish in their lifetime-it’s just so great to see all that come up enjoy the outdoors, fish, relax, and repeat! Our 3-generation group of Grandpa Jim, son Steve, and grandson James caught 15 trophies in 3 days (9 bass, 5 walleyes, and 1 pike)!! James caught 7 trophies while Steve and Jim each caught 4. It was a very memorable trip!!

Lots of families use One Man as a get together meeting spot almost like a family reunion. As long as groups have 14 people, we will let them rent the entire premises as we can hold up to 20 guests. Dennis did that with his family, and they had an amazing time. Great fishing, good weather, and they took full advantage of the back yard as they used it as a driving range.

We also welcomed a new group this month—Lee and his high school buddies came up for a fishing trip at One Man. They’re usually saltwater fishermen, but this was their first freshwater adventure—and they did great! Lee was fishing rockstar! They reeled in plenty of walleyes, pike, and northerns. We’re sure we’ll be seeing them again!

One Man got a bit of a facelift this month! A fresh coat of paint, new lights, and an updated sign have really brightened things up—and a brand-new roof is on the way in September! Guests have also been loving the new deck furniture, perfect for sitting back, relaxing, and soaking in those beautiful scenic views.

Outposts

This season, Rex Lake Outpost had the pleasure of hosting a former local resident who brought three friends all the way from New Mexico to experience extraordinary Canadian fishing. What started as a simple getaway quickly turned into a trip they’ll be talking about for years.

The group of four wasted no time exploring the waters around Rex Lake, and found the fish immediately. From hard-fighting smallmouth bass to powerful northern pike, the action was nonstop. Every day brought new stories—missed strikes, surprise trophies, and plenty of friendly competition.

But it wasn’t just the fishing that made the trip unforgettable. The group soaked in every sunrise shimmering across the still lake and every vibrant sunset melting behind the tree line. Evenings on the deck, swapping stories and laughing about the day’s highlights, became just as memorable as the time spent on the water.

Trapline Lake Outpost

The whole crew spent their days reeling in countless walleye, creating memories that will last long after the tackle boxes are packed away. They were all smiles with steady action on the water, catching fish after fish and mastering their own fishing techniques.

With full stringers, big smiles, and another year of laughs and family bonding, Shad and his group are already planning their return to Trapline. Thanks to the amazing fishing, beautiful scenery, and the peace of the great Canadian wilderness, it’s become an annual trip for the family. The youngest fisherman we think out fished everyone:

A Familiar Face… and an Unexpected Visitor at Moosehorn Lake Outpost

Every year, one longtime guest makes his way back to Moosehorn Lake Outpost in search of two things he loves most: incredible smallmouth bass fishing and peaceful northern solitude. This season, the fishing was amazing—he hauled in plenty of hard-fighting bass and spent his days enjoying the quiet beauty of the lake.

But the solitude? That experienced a little “friendly disruption.” One night, he awoke to the sound of curious footsteps outside the cabin. Peeking out, he discovered a black bear casually touring the grounds, as if conducting its own late-night inspection. The visitor wasn’t threatening—just inquisitive—and after a quick look around, it wandered back into the woods. It was another unforgettable trip in the books—and we look forward to welcoming him back next season for more bass, more quiet… and hopefully fewer unexpected neighbors.

Wishing you were fishing? Drop us a line by email at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-465-3325 and let’s go fishing!

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(Credit card payments will be due September 1, 2025)

Reserve your 2026 lodge fishing trip with a deposit by September 1, 2025, and enjoy the 2025 fishing package rates! (Please note, this offer excludes outposts, shuttles, and Winnipeg/Fort Frances airfare.)

The mailing a check deadline has past, and deposits can be paid by calling in a credit card or by paying your deposit with a credit card through the link that we sent you. All deposits/payments on credit cards will have a 3.39% processing fee.

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Give us a call and Let’s GO fishing!

The Halleys
1-800-465-3325

The fires were finally put under control from the rain that we had and lots of work being had by the Ministry of Natural Resources Forestry. We received word on June 8^th that we are able to be open at ALL of our locations!! WONDERFUL!!

Caribou Falls Landing

We missed seeing the first 2.5 weeks of June customers due to the fire/fires. The day that we were able to open-which was the day that we were able to drive up the road without roadblocks we were all hard at work trying to get everything open as it was in the state of how we left it in October last year for close up.

1-Finish the cement pad to get the big gas tanks in place

2-Get the water going (this was put on the list multiple times) to all cabins

3-Get the fridges and freezers cleaned out after no power for 3 weeks!

4-Figure out food and ordering

5-Staff accommodations and getting staff here from Kettle Falls

6-Getting cabins cleaned, bbqs prepped, decks swept, boats ready for rentals

7-Get the yard cut-which took multiple cuts due to the length of grass! We should have bought some cows and goats!

EH! We got guests!!! SO excited to see them!! Don and his crew showed up on June 18th and it was such a delight to see them all!

Back in the saddle again!

Loved seeing all the boats and vehicles arrive on the weekend. Minnows, groceries, ice, tackle, sweatshirts, and much more were ready for purchase for our customers in the lodge!

Without much fishing pressure on the river, WOWza the fishing was dynamite!! The fishing stories were insane! SO happy to hear everyone rave about how thrilled they were to be back in their happy spot at Halley’s, fishing their best (or luck depending on the fishermen-LOL), and seeing them all gather on the cabin decks relaxing. Almost brought tears to my eyes to watch the fishermen that weekend all head out for a day’s fish.

Big fish:

Outposts

Lots of fun at our outposts this month! The solitude of the north and listening to the loons and catching fish! Soooo much excitement to be had. One of our groups, had a bunch of kids and they loved their fishing adventure! Look at their smiles!!

We had a new family stay at Rex Lake and they had an awesome time! Fishing on the lake with the only cabin, some thrilling bass fishing and great weather!!

Moosehorn Lake bass saw lots of Mepps and top water baits this month! We had guests casting & trolling for the fighting fierce smallmouth bass at Moosehorn! Tim and his fishing buddy were adventurous to a portage lake and went after the lake trout and got some! Great memories had this month!

One Man

It was a good start at One Man with lots of returning staff! Junior and Janice are notorious for being at One Man and this year, Lili, our Australian gal, has been a great addition to our team at One Man. Alec, as also joined the team as a great guide and helper around the camp. The guests have enjoyed the fishing, the SHORE lunches, accommodations and the food-where the cookie jar is never empty!

Bruce and his fishing gang joined us at One Man-this is starting to be an every other year fishing retreat! They have fished with us during many different months and I think that they found their favorite week this year as they said the weather was great and the fishing was fantastic! Many of the guys were happy to see Merigold-one of them I think is ready to have a framed picture of our cat on the wall!

We had Elissa and her family at One Man and they had some smallmouth fishing that was incredible-they caught over 300! They had numerous trophies-29 to be exact!!

Kettle Falls

Our month was filled with many returning customers that have been very memorable to us Halleys! It was wonderful to meet our new customers as well. We have had groups this year that we have been coming for over 40 years at Halley’s Camps whom are like family. Our staff there is, including Lisa, our manager, is amazing. Our new and returning staff are very pleasant and are assisting fishermen at having a great fishing trip at Kettle Falls.

Times are always changing and we have updated the sign on the lodge, the color on peaks of the cabins, buildings and lodge at Kettle Falls. We stained most of the lodge and we are going to be doing the rest of the 2 sides in August along with 2 cabins. The front of the lodge at Kettle updated as well-it’s not completely done but it’s getting there!! We will make sure that we post pictures in the newsletters to come of the finished project!!

Guests at Kettle Falls have had such great fishing! Check out these pictures!!

We love to see our fisherman’s photos!! If you have any that you would like to share of your 2025 fishing trip, please email them to [email protected] and if you can let us know which location you stayed at and any fun fish stories!

Reserve your 2026 lodge fishing trip with a deposit by September 1, 2025, and enjoy the 2025 fishing package rates! (Please note, this offer excludes outposts, shuttles, and Winnipeg/Fort Frances airfare.)

Deposit checks must be post marked by August 20, 2025. If you would like to pay by credit card, we can send you a link to pay your deposit and there will be 3.39% credit card fee.

Our online available dates are posted on our website. If you don’t see the exact dates that you are looking for, please contact us!

Give us a call and Let’s GO fishing!

The Halleys
1-800-465-3325