Rex Lake lies in a basin of sedimentary rock, which makes it an ideal habitat for crayfish. Where crayfish are abundant, so are smallmouth bass, and Rex Lake has some of the largest, healthiest smallmouth bass in Canada. "If you’ve ever wanted to add a trophy bass to your list," says Gene Halley, "this is the place to do it."
There’s a lot of potential for side trips out of Rex Lake. Only 2 portages away, Little Rex is famous for its walleye fishing, and you’ll probably want to take a few of the smaller ones back for a feast on the deck of the cabin. The northern pikes at Moose Lake will have you busy catching pike all day long.
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. It will accommodate six fishermen in wilderness comfort.
Fly-in Information
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Distance from River Air, Minaki: 30 miles
Flight Time: 20-25 minutes
Portage Lakes
Little Rex: First Portage is 10 yards, there is a boat to take you to the next portage
Second portage is 250 yards and has 2-14’ boats with 6 hp
Fish: Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike
Moose Lake: 120 yard portage and there is 1-14’ boat with 4 hp
Fish: Northern Pike