Chad and Michelle,

Our group enjoyed our stay at your camp. It was a new experience for us. We are accustomed to fishing one lake for a week instead of a different lake every day. The scenery around the lakes are second to none. It was some of the best walleye fishing we have had in years. We appreciate your efforts to make it a memorable trip. Good luck with the rest of your season.

Tim

Hey Chad

We stopped in to Pasha to show off a pretty impressive Lake trout limit but you where out at the time, I guess.

We hammered the trout in Paint, catching 15 of them by 5 O’clock. We could have been off the lake at 10 in the morning with our limit but we chose to let the small ones go and fish for something bigger. We had a 6 lb laker right away then several small ones 2-4 lbs.

It was slow for a few hours and we feared we had chosen the wrong option and were going to have too go home with only one fish we had kept, and then the bite started to pick up.

My fishing partner Harry hauled up a nice 11 lb trout and a couple more 2-4 lbers. Then just before leaving the lake I caught a nice 14 pounder.

All of the fish were caught downrigging, without any live bait required.

Cheers

Tom – 2010

The Third Week Of June At Pasha Lake:

Since 1993, we have made the yearly trip to Pasha Lake Cabins. Hundreds of fish and three owners later, we have no inkling to change our yearly plans for the third week of June.

There are many reasons why Chad and Michelle, make it easy to have a great Canadian fishing experience.

First is the way you are treated as friends and not customers. Chad and Michelle are always available to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, whether you just need some minnows, directions to a “secret” fishing hotspot, or personalized guide service. In fact, the first time I met Chad was in Nipigon. He drove the Jet Boat trailer down so I could transport my boat and trailer, which were in Thunder Bay with a broken wheel…not a bad first impression! The weekly resort-wide fish fry is also a nice touch. It gives all of the guests a chance to get together and share their fish stories from the week and years past.

The second reason is that they are continually improving the resort. The rental equipment is frequently upgraded, the cabins have been modernized, and the addition of the deluxe cabins, make Pasha Lake a place where you can bring your wife, I have. The resort is located on a secluded peninsula, where it is common to hear a loon’s song and the calming sound of waves hitting the shore, which is very relaxing after a hard day on the lake.

Finally, variety is another reason why Pasha Lake Cabins is our choice. There is a variety of fish species that can be caught in the lakes near the resort. Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Splake, and Whitefish can be found in lakes that are a short distance from the resort. You also have a variety of lake styles. There are large lakes of nearly 20 miles across, and smaller lakes that are nice during days with high winds. You can take the road well traveled, or you can have a creek-running adventure to get to some of the hard to get to lakes that are guarded by beaver dams. There is also a variety of wildlife that you may see while traveling or even on the lakes. We have seen moose, bear, lynx, cougar, eagles, grouse, and about a million jackrabbits.

In conclusion, there are many different resorts in many different places, but we hit the jackpot when we found Pasha Lake Cabins in 1994. Whether or not we bring home a trophy fish each year we are still very lucky, because we don’t have to bother to find a new resort each year…We just tell Chad to make sure he has our cabin reserved for the third week of June the following year.

Dave and Len Madsen

Chad and Michelle, just a short note to thank you for our stay at your resort. I would be remiss if I didn’t comment on your outboard motors. Your Yamaha motors were by far the best rental motors we have encountered. The first morning it was below freezing and it took two pulls to start (probably because I didn’t use the choke) and from there on first pull everytime for the rest of the week.Also wish to thank Jim and his wife for their help.Thanks and hope to see you again.

Jim and Harry – 2015

Hi Chad

We had a great week at your cabins.

Thanks again,

Don Roecker – 2010

Pasha Lake Cabins:

I have been coming to Pasha Lake Cabins for 7 years, and plan to keep coming for many years to come. The excitememt of each years return, builds daily, as I track the days. The count down begins the day we pull out of camp each year. My Brother In Law Tod and I, have a yearly routine that begins with a trip in April to Cabela’s. Next is the annual menu planning party at the end of May, followed by the grocery shopping event two days prior to departure for the greatest fishing week anyone could imagine.

To me, there is so much more to this annual trip than just the fishing. The time spent together with friends and family, the wonderful sunsets, accomadations, the peace and quiet, the wildlife, the food, our Hosts Chad and Michelle, and the fish fry, talking with, and meeting new people from all over the US and Canada just to mention a few. The fishing is incredible. The fisheries in this area are second to none. You catch a lot of fish! There are many different lakes to attract any angler, from the pro, to the youngster that just received his or her first fishing pole as a gift. You do not need to be an expert to catch fish in this area.

When you are planning your next Canada fishing trip I highly recommend Pasha Lake Cabins. I have, to many of my friends. They have said, what I told them about my experiences was no fish story. Everything I told them was true. You too, will have fly in fishing results without the cost of the airplane.

Bob Tahtinen

Chad,

I’d be happy to give you my opinion and any insights to the area.

I have been fishing (and hunting birds) in the Lake Nipigon area since I was 7 years old. My grandfather lived on Lake Nipigon for 25 years and I spent all my summers in the area for many years.

I have returned to the area every year but 5 for over 50 years. We usually go in September (Grouse hunting opens Sept 15th) and the Whitefish run up the rivers at that time. We fish for Walleye, Pike, and Whitefish.

Although I have spent many hours fishing on Lake Nipigon (primarily when I was younger) the vast majority of our fishing is done on inland lakes and rivers feeding Nipigon. In many cases the rivers are not conducive to larger boats (rocks and shallows). We did haul our own boats and motors for quite a few years but have realized it just isn’t worth it in this area.

Our group has varied from 4 to 9 guys and we have stayed at 6 different camps over 30 years. We have now stayed at Pasha Lake for over the past 15 years and I simply cannot say enough about the camp. It is run top notch for fisherman and hunters who want to succeed. The owners and staff are there to make sure you catch fish (and lots of them). We would not even consider another resort as long as we continue to fish the area.

The fishing package includes all boats, motors and bait. There are boats available at many lakes and trailers if you want to go other places. The equipment is maintained, clean and causes us very little issues.

Chad took over the resort in 2005 and he is by far the most experienced fisherman to run the resort. He will see to it that you have an incredible fishing vacation.

The little Jackfish River is truly a once in a lifetime event. We have caught over 500 walleyes with 5 guys in less than 4 1/2 hrs!! The average size was 19-23 inches. But honestly its almost unfair and I can’t imagine fishing it more than once in a week long vacation. There are dozens of other lakes that offer fast action with even larger sizes and a few with Pike that are downright scary.

I my opinion, I would recommend using your boat a little on Lake Nipigon if you want, but spending most of your time on the productive inland lakes using Pasha boats. Some of the lakes are big lakes but have little or no access to launch.

Steve LaLonde & Greg Woelfel