Canada Alternatives

[jgregory]

Hi All,


I have been going to different fly in outpost camps to lakes through Lake Berthelot Outfitters in Quebec(what a great operation they run) every year with my dad since 1988. He turned 86 this year and is still in good shape but is starting to have some medical issues and this past August we had to head to an emergency room up there and come home early. I know we are never going to get that kind of experience closer to home but I was wondering if anyone had ideas about other options that would be drivable from NJ (was thinking PA-NY-NH-VT-ME). Would be looking for an outfitter that had basic cabins on a lake. We have had anywhere from 3-8 people in our group. Flexible on the size of the lake but I don't think we would want to fish on something as big as the Great Lakes. Also flexible on the type of fishing but we are most familiar with jigging and trolling for walleye and pike. It does not need to be so close to a hospital- I can research that part- but the two issues with the fly in camp in Quebec is that we had to wait for a flight out and then negotiate the Canadian Health Care system with US Health Insurance. Again, I know we are not going to get the same experience but just looking to modify this so my dad can still participate and spend time with us. I appreciate any ideas that people can share.


Thanks,


John