Best Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Ontario - Rex Lake

Experience the best smallmouth bass fishing in Ontario at

Rex Lake is a great outpost fishing lake as it has an excellent fishery of smallmouth bass and large northern pike and it has the extra walleye fishing in the portage (walk in) lakes. The bass fishing here has crazy good fishing as the lake itself is 11 miles long and has lots of structure with islands and reefs which are marked on our map of Great fishing spots for Rex Lake. This is a fun lake for families to see a variety of lakes and fish species. The walleye fishing is absolutely thrilling ion Little Rex Lake as you will catch a lot of walleyes which will keep you enjoying every moment! Our portage lakes are great for adventurous fishermen as pack a lunch for the day along with your fishing gear and poles and walk through our trails to another lake to fish. We have boats and motors set up for you to fish for walleye.

The cabin here at Rex Lake is very comfortable and newly renovated with 3 bedrooms, one inside full bathroom (shower, flushing toilet and vanity), a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living room. Guests here can whip up some fantastic food whether its poor man’s lobster or fish tacos and enjoy the views from this southern exposure cabin that you can see miles down each side of the lake.

The Cabin

The three-bedroom cabin on Rex Lake is built of logs harvested from the area. Built in 1999, this cabin is modeled after our other outposts, with front walls filled with windows offering the incredible views that all our camps are known for.

Outpost Capacity

Minimum Guests: 4
Maximum Guests: 6

Main Fish Species

Northern Pike
Smallmouth Bass

Boats

Three 16′ Lunds with 15 hp motors

Flight Time

20-25 minutes in the air from Kenora, Ontario

Portage Lakes

Little Rex
The first portage is only 10 yards and there’s a boat to take you to the next portage, which is 250 yards and has two 6hp/14′ boats. Fish for smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike.

Moose Lake
A quick 120 yard portage to a 4hp/14′ boat where you can fish for northern pike.

2026 Availabilities for Rex Lake

May 2026

May 15 – 23 for 4-6 people

May 23 – 29 for 4-6 people

July 2026

July 31 – August 07 for 4-6 people

August 2026

August 07 – 16 for 4-6 people

August 16 – 23 for 4-6 people

We strive to keep our online availabilities up-to-date, however it is always best to call us for current availabilities. We look forward to hearing from you! Call 1-800-465-3325 today!

We supply:

Float plane travel to and from the outpost
Accommodations in our log cabins
Check flights every 2 days, weather permitting
Solar power with backup generator
Hot & cold running water
Indoor showers
Woodstove for heat
Box spring & mattress beds
Pillows and mattress pads
Fridge & stove
Stove top toaster
Kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, & pans
Cups, glasses & plates
5 gallons drinking water
Coffee pot
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Axe
Ice cubes
Propane BBQ
Propane fish cooker
Deck chairs
Clothes lines & pins
Lake maps
Boats, motors & gas
Floatation devices
Landing nets & paddles
Minnow and leech buckets
Satellite phone (minutes extra)
Memories of a lifetime

You should bring:

Passport and identification. If driving, children under 16 require only a birth certificate
and permission letter from both parents allowing you to cross the US/Canada border with the child.
Medication (plus a few extra days’ worth)
Sleeping bags & pillow slips
Rain gear & warm clothing
Rubber boots, extra footwear, and socks
Camera, extra batteries & flashlight
Personal towels and toiletries
Dishtowels and cloths
Small backpack for portages
Stringer & multi-tool
Extension cords for CPAP machines
Hats, sunglasses & sunscreen
Bug repellent and mosquito coils
Playing cards, reading material
Waterproof matches and lighter
Fishing rods
Needle nose pliers
or hook-out (no jaw spreader)
Tackle, fishing line, and clippers
Filet knife and sharpening stone
Portable depth finder
Toilet paper
Reusable water drinking bottles

DO NOT BRING wet wipes of any kind; these clog our sewage systems.

Included in our Fly-In Outpost rates:

Sea plane flights from Kenora to outposts, and return.
Check flights every two days, weather permitting.
16’ AlumaCraft boats with new 15hp motors with electric start. Boats are equipped with swivel seats, life jackets and paddles.
All gas, minnow buckets and landing nets, and cube ice.
Electric fridge (propane fridge at Moosehorn), stove & hot water heater.
Solar power with back-up generator and are CPAP friendly.
Hot/cold running water, and showers.
Cooking and eating utensils.
Twin beds, mattresses and pillows.
Satellite phone (minutes are extra)
5 gallons drinking water

Extras:

Purchase your Ontario conservation fishing license (extra) ahead of time at ontario.ca/page/fishing
Provisioning (food) available for $65 USD per person, per day.
Harmonized sales taxes are extra.
Optional: Boat and motor insurance is $25 USD per boat, per day.
$500 deductible applies.

Your adventure starts in Kenora:

We fly from the Second Street Dock in downtown Kenora. Flight time for Rex Lake Outpost is 9AM.
*Please call two weeks prior to confirm flight time.
Google Halley’s Camps Fly-in Location for directions
Weight allowance: 90 lbs of luggage/gear/food per person.
Overloads $200 base charge + $1.50 per lb.
Shuttle from Winnipeg International to Kenora round trip: $900 USD per party (up to 8 people)

2026 Rates per Person (USD)

Days	Adult	Kids 18 & Under
7 Days	$1,950	$1,200
6 Days	$1,875	$1,160
5 Days	$1,800	$1,120
4 Days	$1,725	$1,080
3 Days	$1,650	$1,040

5% discount on trips from September 1 to September 30
Minimum 4 people • 5% discount for groups of 5 or more

Deposits:

$400 USD per person deposit is required upon booking.

Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE, but are transferable to available dates in the same calendar year. Admin fees will apply.

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND CAN BE PAID BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER.

Another great trip to Kettle Falls Lodge! Thank you for helping us celebrate my dad’s 65th birthday, and your assistance in coordinating all the logistics and schedules for our group. It has been a privilege to get to know your family and staff throughout the years and share in the enjoyment of the outdoors.

Todd (Duke) Hewell, Illinois

Rex Lake Outpost