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LINKS & FAQ'S
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
General Information
1. HOW CLOSE IS TALL PINES CAMP TO THE NEAREST TOWN?
Tall Pines Camp is approximately 60 miles north of Dryden, 40 miles north of Vermilion Bay, and 20 miles south of Ear Falls. Each of these towns grocery stores, restaurants and gasoline.
2. WHERE SHOULD I PICK UP GROCERIES FOR MY VACATION?
You can bring almost anything from home. Check the border crossing link above for any exceptions. Fresh potatoes are often the only banned item. We like to get our "real" groceries at the Safeway in Dryden. It's convenient because it sits right on 502. They have good produce and dairy.
3. DOES PERRAULT FALLS HAVE ACCESS TO GROCERIES, A RESTAURANT, ETC.?
Perrault Falls is a very small town. Dutchies General Store is one mile south of Camp. You can get staples such as milk and bread there if necessary. The Sunset Restaurant is about three miles south of Camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served there M-F. Ear Falls--about 20 miles north--has two grocery stores and three restaurants.
4. WHERE DO I GET MY FISHING LICENSE?
Guests can obtain their fishing license and Outdoor Card at many locations as soon as they've entered Ontario. Tall Pines Camp does not sell licenses or Outdoor Cards. The closest location to Camp that sells these items is Dutchie's General Store, one mile south of Camp.
5. HOW MUCH WILL FISHING LICENSE AND OUTDOOR CARD COST?
There are two types of fishing license: Sportsman's and Conservation. The Sportsman's license costs around $40 U.S. and allows full limits (4 walleye, 4 northern pike, 4 smallmouth bass after July 1, 50 perch). The Conservation license costs around $20 U.S. and allows for half of those limits. The Non-resident Outdoor Card costs $9 U.S. and is good for three years.
Camp Information
1. TELL ME ABOUT MY CABIN.
Our cabins are spacious, comfortable and clean. Even our most rustic cabins are modern and well equipped. All bedding is provided. We provide kitchen towels/potholders and a bathroom hand towel; we do ask that you bring your own bath towels. Your kitchen has full-sized appliances, a microwave, crockpot, bakeware and all utensils. All you need to bring is the food. You have either a deck or a screened-in porch (some cabins have both). We have no bunkbeds and most bedrooms--unless exceptionally large--have no more than two beds each.
2. IS TALL PINES CAMP PET FRIENDLY?
We allow pets on a couple of conditions: 1) you must "clean up" after them, 2) you bring a bed or kennel for their sleeping times, 3) they are neighbor friendly. We ask that you not allow your pet to sleep on beds not being used by people and close doors to unused bedrooms. Neighbor friendly means that your pet does not howl/bark if left unattended, does not jump up to greet new people, etc. Everyone is here for a vacation, and not everyone likes animals. Please do not bring your pet if you have even the slightest doubt about its behavior during your trip.
3. DO YOU HAVE ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN FISHING?
We are primarily a fishing/hunting camp. We have a horseshoe pit and portable basketball hoop. There are pedal boats and canoes available at no additional charge. Andrea walks on 105 nearly every day and welcomes company. We can direct you to places for more remote hiking as well. Blueberry picking begins in late July/early August, and Andrea will go every day in the name of being a good Camp hostess!
4. WHAT ABOUT THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT POTLUCK?
Every Wednesday--rain or shine--from June through August we have a potluck in the main gathering area. We provide the entree and our guests bring a dish to share (appetizer, salad, veggie, dessert, etc.). We try to make something that you probably didn't bring along for the week (not always possible but quite often). Attendance is totally optional, but a good time is usually had by all. We're amazed at how our guests mingle; sometimes we feel like nobody would notice if we went back into the house!
5. DO YOU WELCOME PRIVATE BOATS?
Your personal boat is always welcome at Tall Pines Camp. We have a private ramp and nice docks with electricity accessible at each slip. We expect you to bring your boat full of gas; however, for insurance purposes, please do not bring additional fuel for your boat. We sell fuel right at the dock and adjust the price as often as necessary in keeping with fuel costs.
6. ARE THERE LAUNDRY FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT CAMP?
Unfortunately, we do not have laundry facilities available. There is a laundromat in Ear Falls.
Fishing Information
1. WHAT SPECIES DOES WABASKANG LAKE HOLD?
Walleye are our most prominent fish. We also have northern pike, smallmouth bass, perch, lake trout and whitefish.
2. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO FISH WABASKANG?
The answer to this question depends on who you ask and what you're fishing for! We are walleye anglers and prefer mid-August thru Sept. Many of our walleye-angling guests prefer May-June fishing, though. Smallmouth seems best late June thru mid-July and again late August thru mid-Sept. Perch like it hotter; we see them mostly in July and Aug. Lake trout are shallow early in the season (mid-May into June) and again late in the season. Northerns are pretty fiesty all season long!
3. WHAT SHOULD I USE FOR BAIT?
We believe this depends on your level of confidence. We use live bait--minnows in particular; some guests prefer crawlers or leeches; still others use nothing but artificials. We have found that plastics such as Bass Assassins work well for smallmouth, as well as topwaters such as Frenzy. Our big northerns like anything big, shiny, noisy--even muskie-sized lures. For perch, a slip bobber with a piece of worm works as well as anything. Not everything works all the time--it's just a matter of finding out what's working!
