Fishing

Salmon Fishing

You won’t believe your eyes when you see this fantastic salmon fishing hole, a fly fisherman’s paradise with bounty. Come and spend a few days fishing for salmon off shore or bring your boat and fish with down riggers in the St. Mary’s River.

   Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing is a popular Canadian winter sport, providing enthusiasts with the challenge of landing a fish through the ice while standing on a frozen lake surrounded by nature. A variety of fish may be caught throughout the winter in our area; from Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and Perch. Make it a day by starting a fire on shore and fry your catch and keep warm. Perfect for relaxing and a quiet time.

Smelt Fishing

.A unique fishing experience for the whole family, where you dip net during the cover of darkness as the smelt move up river to spawn. Enjoy tales around a campfire and warm up with hot chocolate as you take turns dip netting. The next day enjoy a traditional Canadian smelt fry

  Fly Fishing

The Algoma District has many fly-fishing only creeks and rivers for that avid fly fisherman. Hire a guide to show you these hidden treasures or explore by map on your own. Either way you’re sure to have a great time. Bring your fly-tieing gear and make some new flys at night for the next day

 Canoeing/Kayak

With the abundance of lakes and rivers in the area you won’t have a problem finding a place to drop in a canoe or kayak, whether you are want still or moving water, it’s here. As well, you can make your journey almost any length that you want it to be from an afternoon leisurely paddle to a 5 day journey, it’s up to you.

 Camping

With the vast amounts of crown land in the area you can tuck yourself away in the wilderness or visit one of the provincial parks located along Lake Superior. There is nothing better than that of simplifying life and getting back in touch with the nature around you. We can supply you with your gear or you can pack your own.

 ATV

A relatively new sport and way of seeing the wilderness. Hire a guide or explore on your own the many old logging trails in the area. There are hundreds of kilometers of un-maintained roadways that take you into lakes or high up on the hills, hours of explorations are just out our back door.

 Hiking

If grabbing a day pack or overnight and your walking stick and heading out on foot is your interest, come and explore the woods of Wabos. Find old mining claims, walk beneith the crown of the old growth pine, or follow the edge of water channels. If exploring on your own isn’t what you want then perhaps visit the nearby provincial parks and follow their interpretive trails, while learning of the area around you. All skill levels available.

Bear Hunting

Here at Wabos Trails End We specialize in private all inclusive hunts that cater to all levels of hunter. As of the 2005 we expanded our hunting area, which has allowed us the opportunity to offer our clients a remote self-guided hunt for those that want the challenge of hunting on their own. Check out our current brochure for more information.

Coyote/Wolf Hunting

Introducing this hunt in 2006 from March 1 to March 31 only with weather pending. Come hunt a unique setting. Please check out our current hunting brochure for more details.

Wildlife Viewing/Photography

Photography opportunities in the Searchmont area during any time of the year can be a breathtaking experience, with the diversity in topography, wildlife and activities, you’ll see a picture in everything. Tracking animals in the snow, to capturing a Red Fox chasing its prey or a bull moose draped in a blanket of snow with the cloud of frozen breath in the air, are sights unforgettable. We can arrange wildlife photography/ videography seminars for you to partake in, in order to capture your prey on film. Learn tracking techniques, winter blind setups and film techniques to get the best out of your camera. Contact Jesse Goodrice – Dasta Media ~ Promotional Photography & Videography dastamedia@sympatico.ca

Compassing and Outdoor Orientation

Learn how to orientate yourself in the wilds of the Canadian forests. Dennis will teach you how to use a compass to navigate and show you other tricks of the trade that Mother Nature provides you with for navigation. It is a great tool to have for exploring the wilds.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling in the Searchmont area is just beginning to be discovered by visitors as a fantastic network of trail systems. Searchmont is the hub of 3 major trails leading to Wawa, Elliot Lake/Thessalon and Sault Ste. Marie, as well, as hundreds of kilometers of ungrromed logging roads waiting to be explored.

From Searchmont, snowmobilers can make day trips to other lodges, or towns, as well, as extended circle trips over several days. We can be your staging grounds, ensuring vehicle and trailer security while you snowmobile Algoma country. Trail permits, maps and fuel are available in the town of Searhcmont, just minutes from our door.