SOUTH GATAGA LAKE BC OUTPOST CABIN WILDERNESS ADVENTURE

South Gataga Lake

The S. Gataga lakes are only accessible by floatplane. A stay in our remote log-cabin allows you to savor the tranquility of this untouched mountain valley in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and to experience a wonderful nature vacation.

Our South Gataga outpost cabin is located in the heart of the Muskwa/Kechika Wilderness area in the Duna Za Keyih Provincial Park, some 80 airmiles southeast of Muncho Lake. The pristine South Gataga Valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks of the Northern Rocky Mountains. The South Gataga River (Gataga means white water in the native Kaska/Dene language) originates from a chain of four mountain lakes. Our cabin is located on the five mile long lake, which is the largest of the four. A natural mineral lick on the second lake attracts moose and caribou and can easily be reached by boat or canoe through a short connecting stream from your cabin. Beavers, otters, wolf and a myriad of birds make the S. Gataga Valley their year-round or seasonal home.

Outpost cabin equipment
Foam-Mattresses, cutlery, basic kitchen utensils with a 2 burner propane stove and a propane lantern are in the cabin for your daily life in the wilderness. A solar shower bag and an out-house complete the amenities for the simple, but functionally equipped South Gataga Lakes cabin.

Boats and motors as well as a canoe are part of the cabins equipment and can be used by our guests
to fish and explore the S. Gataga Lakes.

Special:
Long term S. Gataga outpost cabin rental up to 6 persons:
2 weeks $3000/group
3 weeks $3500/group
4 weeks $4000/group

When to visit
The South Gataga outpost cabin is open from late May until October 5th.
Late May to late June Nature is awakening, the leaves are sprouting, Lake Trout fishing is at its peak,
enjoy almost 24 hours of daylight.
July until mid August It is summer in the Muskwa/Kechika and the S. Gataga Valley. Cow moose and their offspring are frequently observed along the shores and at the minerallick. Great Pike and Grayling fishing. Daytime highs are often in the 25 °C (75 °F) range.
Mid Aug. thru early Oct Enjoy fall time. The colors are the most beautiful between early thru mid September.
Fishing is great for Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling. Lake Trout come up into the shallows to spawn in late
September. Frequently magical displays of Northern Lights are visible from the cabin during the colorful fall time.

For fishermen
Fishing for Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike is outstanding between the end of May until the beginning
of October.
Late May thru early Oct. Arctic Grayling are a joy to catch the whole season. Arctic Grayling
spawn in the beginning of June in the shallow bays.
June and early July Undoubtfully the best trout fishing. Fly-fishing for Lake Trout (up to 7 lbs.) in
the shallow bay in the southwest end of the lake is very productive. While the Lake Trout descend into deeper waters after the middle of July, they still can be fished with heavier lures or with jigs.
June – September Northern Pike are found all over the lake. Northern Pike, some monsters of over 25 lbs,
have been caught. Northerns spawn in early June.

Bush-pilot Urs’s favored lure is the 5 of Diamond or Mepps Spinner for both Lake Trout and Northern Pike. For Arctic Grayling try a fly or #2 Mepps Spinner.

Flight to South Gataga Lake
The 45 min. floatplane flight leaving the Northern Rockies Lodge takes you from Muncho Lake over Moose Lake,
the headwaters of the Toad River along the snow and ice capped peaks of the Northern Rocky Mountains, the Battle of Britain range over the Mayfield Lakes into the picturesque S. Gataga Valley. This amazing flight from Muncho Lake brings you right into the heart of the Muskwa/Kechika Wilderness area.

Return Air Fares with floatplanes from Muncho Lake to our S. Gataga Lakes outpost cabin:

Party of 2 - 5 pers. $1100/pers.
Party of 6 pers. $980/pers.

Above prices are based on average weight of 270 lbs. per person incl. food and equipment.

Tip: Rent a car in Edmonton, Whitehorse, Calgary or Vancouver or take the Greyhound Bus to save on your
travel to Muncho Lake! For great Touring suggestions please click here.

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