Thunderhook Fly-ins & Smooth Rock Camp is located north of Armstrong and in the heart of the best Northern Pike fishing in Ontario. They offer multiple fly-in outpost camps to choose from on remote lakes and a fly-in lodge. All their lakes are stuffed with Northern Pike. Northern Pike in their lakes are most common in the 23 to 30-inch range but their remote lakes can produce Northerns over 50 inches and in the 25 to 30 pound class. Northern Pike in the 40 to 45 inch range are caught and released frequently, which is why Thunderhook has the reputation as one of the best Northern Pike fishing destinations in the world and a definite must for trophy hunters. They also have outstanding fishing for Walleye, Lake Trout and Brook Trout. www.thunderhook.com

Due North Outpost Adventures is a fly-in fishing and hunting outpost outfitters located north of Armstrong and Nipigon in Northwestern Ontario. We operate 10 outpost camps on exclusive lakes that offer unparalleled walleye and northern pike fishing. In the fall, we operate fly-in moose hunting and furnish black bear baiting at some of our lakes, which makes for an excellent trophy Black Bear hunt. You'll find yourself in the great outdoors at Due North Outpost Adventures. www.duenorthoutposts.com

Ogoki Frontier is based at Mattice Lake just south of Armstrong, Ontario. They have 10 Deluxe Fly-In Outposts Fishing camps on the Ogoki River System east of Wabakimi Provincial Park and as far north as the Opichuan River System. The Ogoki Reservoir has a reputation for producing some serious Trophy Northern Pike Fishing and a drag the boat around good fight. Northern Pike eat well on the plentiful Walleye population in these lakes and big pike lurk at the mouth of rivers and streams where walleye feed. Your hosts Paul and Judy Boucher are well experienced outfitters who provide great service, accommodation, and equipment. In the fall, they operate drive in and fly-in moose hunting and furnish black bear and small game hunts at some of the camps. Ogoki Fly-In Fishing is staying with FRIENDS! And sharing some of the Best Northern Pike Fishing in Ontario. www.ogokifrontier.com

Pasha Lake Cabins Is located near Jellicoe, Ontario and just down the road from Armstrong, Nipigon and Nakina. Pasha Lake has awesome Northern Pike fishing and the Pike are monster in size compared to most Northern Pike hotspots and even bigger than the expensive fly-ins. The Northern Pike are easy to catch. From Pasha Lake there is boat access to Lake Nipigon, where there are even more giant trophy Northern Pike. They also have the biggest Walleyes in Ontario and Monster Lake Trout and Brook Trout fishing. Pasha Lake has the pictures to prove it. You will be overwhelmed. www.pashalake.com

Camps that are close to Armstrong

Arctic Watershed Outposts: have multiple fly-in outpost cabins on 9 different lakes north of Nakina, Ontario, Canada. All their lakes are stuffed with Walleye and Northern Pike including large trophy Walleye up and over 10 pounds and Monster Northern Pike, which some times break the 25-pound mark. They also have opportunities for big beautiful Brook Trout on the Opichuan River and the Ogoki River. A couple of their lakes have deep spots where massive Lake Trout can be caught. On Kagianagami Lake (Kag Lake), Lake Trout are common over 10-pounds with many Lunker Lake Trout over 30 pounds being caught and released. Their outpost cabins are all well maintained and situated on beautiful sections of the lake. www.awonakina.com

Brace Lake Outfitters: If you enjoy catching some of the biggest Northerns there are, then Brace Lake is the spot for you!! Brace is known for its monster Pike and most go home catching at least one over 40 inches!! These are some of the most challenging fish to catch, as the big ones lay down in the cold dark waters, and only a white jig gets their attention. Rapalas always get them going into a feeding frenzy, and you can catch them all day long on those. If a big fish that puts up a fight is what you are looking for, then come out to Brace to catch these legendary Gaitors, you won't be disappointed!! www.bracelakeoutfitters.com

Seven Lakes Wilderness Camps is a fly-in fishing Outfitter with four fly-in fishing outpost camps, a drive-to outpost camp and a drive-in base camp resort. They are located in Nakina, Ontario. They offer outstanding fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Splake, Perch and Whitefish. They have outpost camps on the Dusey River and the Albany River, which are world famous for giant Brook Trout. Their Walleye lakes are among the best in Nakina with guests reporting 100 Walleyes a day. Monster Northern Pike over 20 pounds are available with some in the 25 to 30-pound range. All their fly-in outpost cabins and Base Camp cabins on Lower Twin Lake are clean and comfortable and fully equipped for housekeeping. They offer fishing solutions to meet your need and budget. Flying is done by Nakina Air. www.nakineoutpostcamps.com

AMS Outpost Camps' air base is located 2 miles west of Nakina, Ontario on Cordingly Lake. From Nakina you fly north into the deep wilderness. They have fly-in outpost camps (including brand new camps) on Meta Lake, Albany River, Stone Lake and Ara Lake. All of these lakes are 100 walleye-per-day lakes with monster trophy Northern Pike. The Albany River camp not only has outstanding Walleye and Northern Pike fishing but is one of the top trophy Brook Trout destinations in Canada. The Albany River also has Sturgeon, which can reach 150 pounds. www.ontariowalleyefishingoutpostcamps.com