NPFC History

NP Fish Camp was first developed as “Walt’s English River Fish Camp in 1955 by Walter Janke.  Walter owned and operated the camp until October 1966, when Walt died in a boating accident. The Janke family sold it to Allen Schromel.  Al ran the camp until 1981.

Steve Hanke developed under the present day name Naughty Pines Fish Camp, grew from 4 cabins in 1981 to 30 cabins, lodge, and supporting buildings. During the 1990’s through June 2003 Naughty Pines was a higher volume resort business.  June 21, 2003 Naughty Pines Wegg Lake base camp was completely destroyed by fire. The fire in no way effected the outpost cabin.

June 21, 2003 FIRE Burned the Naughty Pines Structures,

No Individuals were injured - Approx. 6 pm Saturday, June 21, 2003

                                      OK - Time for the comeback

Reconstruction with refinancing began in the fall of 2003 and continues today. Steve’s redevelopment of Naughty Pines includes 15+ rental units and a 40’ x 60’ 2 story lodge with commercial American plan kitchen and dining.

    Fall 2003 Modest                         Fall 2004 - 3600 sq feet  8 units + staff quarters + mini 

      Rebuild Begun                          lodge, dining completed - operation rebuild progresses!

Continue to be

Open for Business!

                    New Buildings -  Relaxing - Great Fishing

                          Built for the long term Future

This is now…..

Naughty Pines Fish Camp is still located on Wegg Lake, on our wonderful

Sand beach, seven lakes connected by the English River chain,

14 miles west of Ear Falls, Northwest Ontario, Canada

A half a century ago thru 1981.….

Originally WALT’S ENGLISH RIVER CAMP

                                            Renamed Naughty Pines Fish Camp 1981

Naughty Pines Fish Camp steadily grew from four cabins in

 1981 to 30 cabins, lodge and support buildings until 2003.

During the good old days, there were over 1000 guests,

Enjoying EXCELLENT FISHING, GOOD TIMES and RELAXING

During the 1990’s thru 2002.

Remember some of the highlights of a trip to Naughty Pines Fish Camp:

Barbeque gatherings, lodge meals, northern lights boat trips,

Sing alongs, weekly Wednesday night party, bon-fires on the beach, shore lunches,

Story telling around the fire, horse shoes, volleyball matches - more

upbeat than your average wilderness lodge, EH!

Past Guests:

REMEMBER WEDNESDAY NIGHT PARTIES ?

People primarily come for the world renowned WALLEYE, NORTHERN PIKE,

TROPHY MUSKIE and SMALLMOUTH BASS fishing. In the fall guests

opt for moose and bear big game hunts and also grouse and waterfowl bird hunts.

Additionally there is a Scenic, Majestic Magic to this place!

This is the 90’s thru 2002.….

Guest Barge as it arrives at camp 2002

NOW LET’S MAKE OUR OWN

HISTORY OF GOOD TIMES!

Meanwhile, the GREEN DOOR OUTPOST CABIN

quietly continues to host the most adventurous of

NPFC guests who enjoy it’s solitude.

Outpost History

                                                                      VS

      Built in the late 1950’s - this is what it                 Current Day after numerous Improvements,

     looked liked when Hanke bought 1981.                         semi modern, comfortable & clean.