L'Auberge Kempt

Lanaudière·Baie-Obaoca·★ 4.7(25 reviews — Google)

About

Pourvoirie de l'Auberge Kempt Lodge sits entirely on islands in the large Kempt lake (reservoir), in northeastern Lanaudière, a few kilometres from the Mauricie. The Kempt reservoir is renowned for its fishing: lake trout, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. On site, 3 chalets and 3 camps — comfortable, rustic, all built of round logs — sleep 3 to 10 people depending on the unit; being on islands, biting insects are far less of a nuisance. Each lodging has a gas range and fridge, solar lighting, a wood stove and an outdoor BBQ, with an on-site hot-water shower cabin; a motorless rowboat is provided per 2-3 people (9.9 hp motor available to rent). The lake offers fine beaches and wild islands nearby, in deep tranquillity.

Non-exclusiveTerritory

By road · By boatAccess

CabinLodging

May 15 – Sep 30Season

European plan (no meals)Meals

Self-guidedGuiding

Packages

Fishing

Included

Lodging in a log chalet or camp (gas range with oven, gas fridge with small freezer, solar lighting, slow-combustion wood stove, outdoor BBQ)
Full cookware and kitchen utensils (plates, pots, cast-iron pans, coffee maker, towels, soap, paper towels)
On-site shower cabin with hot water
One rowboat (no motor, 2 oars, survival kit, bailer, scale, mooring lines) per 2-3 people
Satellite phone (emergency only, no charge)
Boat transport from the dock to the island outfitter

Not included

Fishing licence (obtain before arrival)
Bedding (not included)
Ice (limited resupply; bring enough)
9.9 hp gas motor rental ($45/day)
Household-waste management fee ($15/person/stay)
Provincial lodging tax ($0.79/day/guest)

Prices are set by the outfitter and can change without notice. Confirm rates and availability with them before you book.

Location & access

Baie-Obaoca (46.6870, -72.7296)

Access : By road · By boat

128 km north of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, or 130 km from the Rivière-aux-Rats bridge (south of La Tuque), via forest road #1. Via Rivière-aux-Rats: from Trois-Rivières, Autoroute 55 North then Route 155 North (becomes the 155 at Grand-Mère); to Rivière-aux-Rats at km 85, cross the Rivière-aux-Rats bridge; pay $6/vehicle at the reception gate, then follow forest road #1 to km 130, where a yellow-and-green 'Pourvoirie Auberge Kempt Lodge' sign marks the turnoff; drive 2.4 km to the waterfront parking lot. Last gas station at Mattawin (km 46 on Route 155 North); plan for at least 350 km of range. On arrival at the dock, raise the flag to signal your presence: boat transport carries you to the island outfitter (confirm arrival time one week ahead).

Fishing zone 26