What to Expect at Camp...

Getting to Camp...

Most of our customers prefer to take the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) from Hawk Junction to Oba. Hawk Junction is just a few miles east of Wawa Ontario.

Wawa
If you plan to spend Friday night in Wawa, visit the Wawa Tourism Page for information. There you'll find links to restaurants, bait shops, things to do, groceries and accommodations.

The ACR and Hawk Junction
See our Location Page to learn just a little bit more about the ACR at Hawk Junction.
The cost of the train, round trip from Hawk Junction, is approximately $114 Canadian per person.
Be sure to ask about Senior and Children rates if you are over 60 or under 19.
The train makes several stops where it drops off other fishing parties, supplies and mail.
You will arrive in Oba about three hours after you leave Hawk Junction.
The train leaves Hawk Junction at about 3:20 p.m. on Saturdays.
You can view the Algoma Central Railway Schedule by clicking here
You can view the Algoma Central Railway rates schedule by clicking here
Or you can call the Railway at 1-800-242-9287
Generally your gear and food is transported free of charge with your passenger ticket.

Driving to Hearst and Oba
It is possible to drive to Oba.
This trip will take you past Wawa north to Hearst and then back down south to Oba.
Part of your trip will be approximately 70 miles of gravel and rough road.
However, if you're up for the adventure, call Deb at 231-879-4178 or email at deb@cameronlakefishinglodges.com and we'll send you directions via email.
Should you choose this option, we will need to coordinate with you an arrival time.
The last place to spend the evening before you arrive at Oba is Hearst. More information about accommodations, restaurants and other businesses can be found at on Hearst's Visitor Page.

We will meet you at the train stop in Oba on Saturday and transport you and your gear by truck to our boat launch on the Oba River. 
 
 

You will then be guided on a 14-mile, one-hour boat ride down the Oba River before arriving at our cabins on Cameron Lake. 
 
 
 
 

On Friday morning we will guide you back up the river to Oba and help you with your gear, making sure you arrive at the train stop in plenty of time. The train leaves Oba at about 9:45 a.m. and arrives in Hawk Junction about noon.

You can view U.S. Residents Information Concerning Passports at the U.S. Department of State

Weather and Fishing Conditions... 

In May and June the weather is unpredictable.
It can be very cold, overcast snowy and rainy or warm and sunny.
Irrespective of the weather, the fishing is generally excellent!
Walleye can be found in abundance and Pike fishing is productive in weed beds with flashy lures.
There is also good walleye and pike fishing in the river during this time of year.
Spoons, Rapalas, crawlers on a walleye rig, and jigs are very effective.

July and August host the best weather conditions as it is generally warm and sunny.
However, on occasion there will be overcast days or thunderstorms.
There are fewer mosquitoes and black flies during these months.
Generally the black flies are gone by July 4.
The fishing is still very good and you have longer days to fish mornings and evenings with a nice afternoon break on our grassy yard.

In Late August and Early September the weather begins to change and can be cooler with foggy mornings and shorter days. However, the fishing is excellent and the bugs greatly reduced!

For those of you who are interested in fishing other lakes and the river, we can direct you. On some adventures you will have a 15 to 20 minutes portage. Other adventures are nothing more than taking your boat up a stream and over a beaver dam. We are happy to get you started and provide directions and guiding.

What to Bring...

You can bring with you a fairly substantial supply of food. Some carry food from home. Others purchase food in Sault Ste Marie or Wawa.

If there is something you would like waiting for you at camp when you arrive (bait or food, for instance), just let us know well in advance of your trip.

You DO NOT need to bring Pots, Pans, Dishes and Cooking Utensils, unless you have a favorite pan or utensil for cooking fish. Each cabin is fully equipped. We also have a deep fryer and barbecue grill available for your use.

IMPORTANT!
You can purchase your fishing license in Sault Ste. Marie or Wawa or online. 
We do not sell licenses at our camp.
2012 Non-Resident Fishing Licenses:
Sport Fishing License (valid for the calendar year): $78.18 Canadian
Conservation Fishing License (valid for the calendar year): $48.26 Canadian
Eight-Day Sport Fishing License: $50.15 Canadian
Eight-Day Conservation Fishing License: $28.84 Canadian
You will also purchase an Non-Canadian Resident Outdoor Card, good for three years. If you have an Outdoor Card that is still valid, remember to bring it with you. You must have it in your possession.
You can get more details and/or purchase your Ontario Fishing Licenses and Non-Resident Outdoor Cards at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Emergency Phone Number... 

If you wish to leave an emergency phone number with your friends and family at home, you may give them Angela and Michel's number in Hearst. We will do our best to get emergency messages to you within 24 hours. 705-362-4741

Our Cabins... 

Each cabin is equipped with electric lights, refrigerator, stove, running cold water and heater.
We have an emergency satellite phone.
There is no cell phone service. 
  Three of our cabins at the main camp have indoor toilets. One has an outhouse behind the cabin.
Each cabin has a fully-equipped kitchen and combined dining and living area. 
We have a separate shower house with two hot water showers for your use at any time. 

Fishing, Lures and Baits...

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