10-Day Solo on a Forgotten Trout River

[@MarcCoteMusic]

The NFB should be paying you for these documentaries... Seriously, your work is as good, if not better than any nature docs they've produced.

[@teresavaslet8551]

So true

[@phil6844]

Then he should go get a job there.

[@MarcCoteMusic]

@@phil6844 - That's one of the stranger comments I've seen in a while. The NFB funds projects. If he works there he'll get a salary... but he'll be an office worker, not a filmmaker.

[@jn2400]

And make almost no money compared to youtube.​@@MarcCoteMusic

[@ReelReactions25]

@@phil6844 I bet you'd love to have a job one day, finally get out of the basement.

[@bartrobertson8444]

These shows keep getting better and better. It reaffirms that nature doesn't need us but we need nature.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

I love this!

[@BigV96220]

Absolutely 💯 ❤

[@michaelschuetz2427]

Nailed it

[@gmoney6595]

One of my favorite channels! Sanity in a world gone mad.

[@earthangel8730]

When hasn't the world of humans not been "mad"? Perhaps the out of control world population (8 BILLION) adds to the madness? Yep...

[@Mazhar8133]

💯

[@differentfins]

Humanity is insane for the most part, the further from civilization we go the closer to reality we get!

[@ralforlich1730]

word

[@jadetan6330]

second that!

[@VFTC678]

I get more peace from your videos than professional therapy. Sincerely, Thank you.

[@deborahsimpson4968]

Amen to that lol

[@ThomasSielaff]

Double Amen to that!!

[@nathanscemama803]

triple Amen to that !!!

[@BigV96220]

Same Amen to that 🙏 🙌 ❤

[@Wilderness_Recon]

☝️ This x100

[@t.sewell1513]

What I love about this channel the most….No opinionated nonsense, no bs. Just beautiful videography and great commentary by a man at peace. So refreshing!

[@stevensands33]

Nothing like a long Lost Lakes video to completely DESTROY the Sunday scaries.10/10

[@robertwhite1810]

Your skill as a film maker just keeps getting better and better!

[@LeeInMaine]

Agree 100 percent!😊

[@Julie-l7r]

Yep agree 👍

[@Raesbudgetingworld]

These are the channels that should have millions of followers! Just awesome content!

[@BigV96220]

Well said 👏 ❤

[@abandonedwest]

Aah! As the days grew longer and the snow faded, I wondered how long it would be before Jon treated us to a paddle in the water and an epic back country adventure. ❤ As sure a sign as any that the soft seasons are here, and Im ready for them.

[@malcolm6981]

"Spend more time stopping n relaxing a bit".Couldn't agree more.Was taken away again again.

[@86beeman]

Watching this in the evening - the first 10 minutes.....**sigh**...and the stress of the past week slips away. Thanks Jon.

[@stevenwarner7348]

Every time I find one of your videos, I settle in ~ almost meditate. I go there with you and find a "welling up" of deep appreciation for where you are, the silence, the solitude, the value of appreciating being alone in the world but with a course and plan. Again and again. Thank you so much for this. 〰✨🌿✨〰

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Steven!

[@margoburns9085]

Being Canadian makes me happy. Watching you paddle through a gorgeous part of Canada makes me happier. What an awesome trip!

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

Cannot get enough of Lost Lakes Channel. It's not just about the production, but John's overall philosophy towards nature. It's changed the way I approach fishing and camping. More efficient and relaxed in the approach, and more respectful towards the venues and creatures that inhabit them. The discipline makes the whole process more enjoyable.

[@LostLakes]

Really appreciate that 🙂🙂

[@Julie-l7r]

I can't agree more, love this channel ❤️

[@gabrieljennings5492]

Wow I love this channel, it's rare to find someone who treats the wilderness and its inhabitants with the proper humility and respect, and you really have a good way of making the wilds the main character here. Even the music is very spare, light, and ambient, and puts nature's song in the forefront. And of course as soon as I finished typing that the seaplane flew in hahahaha

[@BigTim5]

Man, your opening was so great. The music, the flute, your words, the shots, oh yeah!

[@robinson0dave]

But Jon, what was the name of the piano solo music? Sounded like John Field but nothing quite fits. So Jon, how about giving credit to the composer???

[@Erated78]

Thanks buddy - I’m only 2 min into this video and am blown away at the quality of video, music and visual quality - cheers

[@Joeafterdark]

I just wanted to say Thank You as I sit outside my basement apartment in the suburban jungle that I exist in for taking me on your trip ! Much Respect my Friend!

[@LeeInMaine]

I know… right🤦‍♀️😊👍

[@lindadavis8026]

I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your videos And your humorous fun too. To me you were made for this purpose to let' all of us see the pure Beauty of our World thank you

[@tha1dreamer]

I've never been this early, but I will definitely come back to finish this episode

[@bradsharpetrout499]

John I flew into the headwater lake of this river back in 2017 and it sounds pretty much the same . Lots of trout but topping out at 17 inches . We canoed and fished as far down the river as the falls . Didn't catch a lot of fish in the river but we did see a ton of moose. That upstream portion on the East seems like to much effort for the reward . The lake you want to get into lies just west of the headwater lake and is in a tee shape . You can portage to it using the hydro line and the fish there are big and plentiful

[@LostLakes]

Interesting to hear this, thanks!

[@peterpowell4821]

I'm pretty sure that I have watched all of your videos to date. This one is by far your best yet. Your production has evolved to a new level, well done. I can't thank you enough for taking me on your trips. I'm a month or so shy of my 78th birthday, recovering from hip replacement and remembering my 10 years or so of wilderness canoeing and camping. I emigrated from the UK to Minnesota in the mid 80's, and discovered the Boundary Waters Canoe Area soon thereafter. Great memories, but now limited by health issues to enjoying the adventures of kind and talented young people like you and Xander B. Thank you so much, Jonathan, for dedicating your time to make these videos. ❤

[@LostLakes]

Very much appreciated 💚

[@austinvassar9802]

Loved it. The recap at the end just felt so intimate and genuine. It doesn't need to have the biggest ending or a jaw dropping climax to be a good or successful trip. The adventure is still there and the beauty you showed us will be with us forever. Appreciate your work and look forward to more of it.

[@texasmoby]

This is a mad world filled with violence and hatred towards one another, and then…. Heres Jonny to put everything back into natural order. The cinematography Jon is superb, your eye for detail Jon is amazing, and of course your love of nature oozes through every pore in your body. Outstanding sir, truly outstanding. Thank you 🙏

[@Julie-l7r]

Couldn't agree with you more👍 ❤

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much!!

[@pamb.7753]

Everyone is right on. The latest videos keep improving and is appreciated. Thanks for taking care of our environment. It is sad to see the pollution left around the wild by the thoughtless. Thanks for showing us the beauty of it all though.

[@Mazhar8133]

Thank you Jon. These long videos are a treasure . The sounds and music selections are lovely ❤

[@claudiacollier891]

I love that you include the flora and fauna you encounter on your journey

[@TheCosmicRealm3]

wow, the native flute went very well with the video. I believe wholeheartedly that this is exactly what humanity is craving and longing for. freedom and to be one with mother earth again.

[@thisoldbelair]

That transitional night sky to sunrise footage between days 4 and 5 was absolutely amazing.

[@joannetutor4051]

Thank you Jon once again for showing me sights I’ve never seen. You give us all an insight to what this earth was created to look like. Sadly, even in those remote locations show the abuse we humans are known for.

[@karenrapp3395]

Your photography is THE BEST!!! Without equal!!! I Watch over and over and always want more. Thank you!!!

[@LostLakes]

Thank you!!

[@kerstinschuller2411]

I can only say it again: Ontario is (to mee) the most beautiful and peaceful place on earth. Thanks to you I started csnoe camping there. I will be back in July an September. And want to go more north and remote next year. I love your videos. I'm always there with you and Erin. And I thank you so much, Jon!

[@michaud399]

I grew up in the nwt and southern Yukon. And to me that's beauty. Spent time up in Tuktoyaktuk working offshore and then way up in the arctic building the north warning system and seen some amazing sights like the smoking hills in Horton river also home to a tidal bore and a distant early warning line site. Where when we landed in the early fall in a twin Otter on skis we were dropping streamers out the aircraft door to get some orientation on the snow but when we landed we were jumping snow drifts 8ft high thank god those aircraft land slow and stop on a dime, they just dumped us and took off and we had to dig out the camp that was erected in the summer months. Scariest thing I did ever.

[@blueshadow49]

I haven't watched the video, but will later with the family as it's early morning here. I only wanted to say up front that WE ALL AGREE you are the absolute BEST as far as content and quality in EVERYTHING that you share. We look forward to watching THIS ONE and them all. Thank you.

[@teresavaslet8551]

I agree with you about the anti-climactic wildlife/waterfall etc on this trip but seriously ironically one of your best trips. I can’t explain it; perhaps the reason was it truly was a Lost River and it epitomized your channel and your love for the unestablished campsites. Looking at the abandoned long ago used fire pits and trails WAS the BEST. How ironic no fanfare no woodland caribou no eagle dropping a fish in your head nothing fancy but your Best Trip Yet. You know that saying “I don’t know who needed this video but here it is ..” lol it was me and you will never know how much watching that inspired me to keep putting one foot in front of the other during a rough time by experiencing something I can’t explain. Thank you and Hi to Erin.

[@tehaurai]

The birds sound !!!! Loons, cranes, crows. Your emanating calmness. Love the experience again and again.

[@ozma639]

Just when I needed the peace and sounds of nature, there you are with another canoe meditation. I am enjoying the trip Thank you!

[@wedrawstuff]

"Involuntary probing" Not only do I love your work Jon, but I also love your sense of humor!

[@wills5047]

I love that you are keeping this place a secret!! Good call buddy!! Beauty film as always, Jon.

[@kitbirskovich1838]

"Wherever the current's flowing is where I'm going." Nice. (1:11:56) Thank you for the tiniest to largest life in your video. Also liked the Grieg "Arietta" here and there.

[@jaywinfield8340]

Yes! Just what I needed !!

[@alanvanreed6878]

once you have done a bit of canoe camping ...... going along with Jon allows you to really appreciate his film and narrative .......so peaceful and calm ....

[@ryanglen4450]

i've spent the last month watching your videos... i'd like to say the improvement from when you started till now is immense. photography, to editing, to just the confidence and vocabulary you display. incredible work, you've inspired me to start saving up for all the equipment i need to do my first backcountry canoe trip. i'm from southern ontario, and its awesome seeing someone catch so many fish and stay at so many gorgeous campsites. you often talk about how doing these wilderness trips is a type of "peace" for you. i would like to take this moment to tell you that these videos have been my "peace" in a sea of stress for the last month or so as i have taken the biggest risks of my life in the past 1/2 year. you've helped me a lot

[@antoniomora1255]

Desde diciembre no veía los vídeos de este canal por falta de tiempo. Al ver este último me resulta difícil encontrar las palabras para describir la belleza insuperable de los bosques y lagos canadienses. El paisaje es inmenso, y siempre hay nuevos lugares y rincones escondidos donde uno querría regresar para volver a experimentar el mismo éxtasis. Me cuesta bastante trabajo entender tu inglés, pero aun así prefiero no poner los subtítulos para no interrumpir el gozo de contemplar las imágenes. De lo más bello que se puede ver en KZbin. Alegra saber que todavía es posible experimentar lo que sintieron los primeros exploradores del siglo diecinueve ante esa Naturaleza virgen, inmensa y solitaria…que ningún europeo había visto antes, y que era muy generosa en caza, pesca y otros recursos naturales. No se puede pedir más…y encima por la noche se puede ver la aurora boreal…

[@Al_G]

After Neil Young, Pine knob, and two days of Billy Strings in Chicago, this is exactly what I needed today. I will never be able to thank you enough... thank you ❤

[@Paul-bw6eo]

Recovering from open heart surgery,this was great to watch.I needed this ,Thankyou so much!

[@kristakohlhoff2670]

Jonterio I wish the world would vote your way. I always look forward to your videos❤❤❤

[@jasonshields9443]

What a Sunday Night Treat! Thanks LL, can't wait to settle in with this newest adventure !!

[@Dman767.]

Was scrolling for something to watch, thank you for answering my prayers 😂

[@LeeInMaine]

At the end of a long day at work… I love laying in bed with my spoiled Redbone hound… watching and listening to Jon’s wonderful adventures! 😊

[@repurposedart9897]

This guy has some magic skills with no dangerous encounters with the wild life... Amazing

[@terrysennhenn896]

I explore trout streams in my area so I really appreciate your forgotten river. Much more forgotten then the ones I explore.

[@mamapretz]

Phenomenal! The Sandhills cranes were amazing. I’ve sometimes wondered what smells are out there. Thanks for sharing another masterpiece Lost Lakes! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Julie-l7r]

Hell yeah! I've been waiting for a new lost lakes....so happy right now 😊

[@davemayers9342]

An evening with Jon is a wonderful thing. Makes one man weep, and another man sing. Change a hawk to a little white dove More than a feeling, that's the power of Jon.😁

[@samuelloubierdemers9211]

Hey Jon, I’m a big fan. Loving your work. Hi from Quebec!

[@thisoldbelair]

Perfect timing, i just finished the Mother of the Great Lakes video. Love these long videos. I watch a chapter each night before bed. Relaxing.

[@mccluskeyp]

Great use of the classical music with the videography.

[@Fenyx23]

These drone shots left me speechless, nature is just stunning. Thank you for this huge effort you put into making videos!

[@Catalina58601]

This made my knee ache a little. I was really hoping your seagull friend would be rewarded. That 1st beaver that slapped looked like a Seal! Unreal how big that one was. Your skills at videos and stills and the wildlife footage is beyond great. Thank You for sharing it with us.

[@Canoecamper]

First impression was swimming bear

[@MKYeahBuddy]

I remember watching nature shows with my dad back when I was a kid and your films are better than those for sure. Thank you and I can’t wait for the next one.

[@Sproocey]

Again, some of the best content of its kind. Thanks Jon

[@HowToGetToHeaven]

You did one incredible job of capturing your fishing trip. Video and editing second to none!

[@juneferguson5964]

You have a eye for catching nature at its best thank you 😊

[@FondelMikeRotch]

After this wet hot buggy summer, I find myself liking fall and spring the most as I age. The spring and fall weather with no bugs pestering me is now ideal. Only bummer is the short fall days. Excellent production my boy!

[@KarolM1964]

Yayyyy! A Lost Lakes video! I'll write again after the show😉

[@cherylbarns-y4m]

This video came at the perfect time. I was seriously depressed today and watching this perfect emotionally healing adventure helped so much. So many beautiful birds in this environment.

[@OutdoorswThatGuy]

You've just about concoured every lake , stream , river in Northern Ontario , Props to you 👏

[@deborahsimpson4968]

I too am assuming he conquered a " forgotten river" in Northern Ontario but hmmmm who knows.

[@OutdoorswThatGuy]

@@deborahsimpson4968 Guess I spelled " conquered " wrong , oops 😬 my bad , props to you too lol

[@GIBRALTARHOMES]

The bird sounds were epic! This was the best put together, best editing, job, best canoe, trip video, ever!

[@LostLakes]

Thank you!!

[@TheGeekymonkey]

Oh fantastic - what a lovely late night treat!

[@guyb7005]

The quality, the genuine experiences captured, then creation plays her cards and gives you a light show to be remembered. So grateful you share such masterpiece journeys!

[@ianwaterman7480]

Another video, another absolute treasure and masterpiece. Thank you

[@obelix3x]

je demeure au Québec nord de l Outaouais j adore ton genre de randonné j ai 60 ans et suis dans l impossibilité d effectuer comme toi de si belles randonnées a la suite d une crise cardiaque a 43 ans mais tu m apporte des rêves ou je sens un peu de ta liberté merci pour ces TRÈS belles photos et images ,tu possède un réel talent sur ce point, un petit commentaire... tu devrait garder plus de poisson pour manger pas besoin de filmer le déroulement juste te voir déguster de belles truites et dorés serait parfait, encore bravo mon ami je t écoute et te regarde avec avidité.

[@joshthompiano]

Epic Jon! I love these longer episodes and adventures spanning over a week.

[@Tetsujin-28]

Quality cinematography . Wild that no one has been in that area for years.

[@jefferywine6249]

Thanks again for taking us along.

[@mickpeters8002]

Excellent stuff as always Jon. A little anecdote - I just did my first kayak trip with my new Draumer last week, on a lake in western North Carolina. Thursday afternoon forecast said "light rain", so I got back to camp by 2pm. For the next 11 hours I had a series of 6 thunderstorms roll through. Never seen anything like it, I thought it would never end. I stayed dry and happy, with the tarp, Draumer, my little camp chair and some good reading. My one man tent would have been miserable!

[@GratefulTrekker]

Great trip glad you got to do it!!!

[@kristennoelle9447]

42:15..I love these moments...you are a sweet soul Jon 🙏💜

[@conmanmitch3985]

You just made my sunday night!

[@TbonePlummer]

Love love love your films, for films they are!!!!!!

[@melanieyoung8881]

Thank you so much, I love all your videos 🦋🙏💕

[@mancini2020]

Perfect way to end the weekend and start the week. Keep them coming Jon. Cheers!!

[@Birch.Ridge.Backcountry]

ughhhh I can't watch right now. But can't wait to watch when I get home!

[@Birch.Ridge.Backcountry]

Well it took a little bit, but man i really enjoyed this one. So much so that i decided to dig the gear out and plan a trip. Its been a few years. Thanks buddy. Keep on truckin 🍻

[@m.t.6969]

As a fellow nature lover, man. The day 5 camping spot... Superb! Next to the brook trout waterfall, i would have slept like a baby. I bet you did, too. Love your videos. Always look forward to them. Thank you.

[@jmber27]

So good , well done Jon 👍🏻👍🏻🍁

[@paulwestenberger3710]

Great trip Jon. That Walleye was beautiful. Looking forward to a summer of epic adventures. Hope your body holds up.

[@geomall]

I am thrilled.. I heard during your trip to very rare birds that are not common visitors to Ontario. The Hermit Thrush and the Ruby-Crowned Kinglet!

[@robbieprokop1745]

Both are found in Ontario; breeding range... habitat for the thrush is a bit off, but given time of year, moving through to breeding grounds is viable explanation... Really nice capture of bird song in this vid!

[@geomall]

@robbieprokop1745 they are know to migrate through Ontario however this is rare. If you have a common sighting let me know what region.

[@lovespurpleflowers]

There seems to be a huge amount of dead trees, do know anything about the reason why, wildfire, beetles?

[@silverpaddles2905]

Brilliant observation on the dry bag for rain flies! It was a gorgeous trip, thank you for taking us along.

[@josephstreff1631]

Thanks, Jon. Great video.❤

[@justinkronaizl7954]

I am a farmer and this is my dream. To do what you are doing. Amazing video!

[@Sam-ug5gf]

Love your videos

[@MAKOBITE]

WOW. I hadn't watched for several months, and I'm blown away by how professional your videos have become. The stars were incredible, the angles, and your running commentary -- really great job. And yes...penal colony on the moon sounds about right.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you!!

[@cirolo98]

If a tree falls down in the forest, and there's only Jon to hear it...

[@iconic5212]

Beautiful way to live life I love all the scenery. you're truly talented and gifted. It was so cool seeing that old trappers cabin it makes me wonder what his story was and what happened to him. We need more people like you and xander in this world. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@LostLakes]

💚

[@timmaggard8862]

Absolutely beautiful. WOW! Enjoy my friend, enjoy!

[@raymondcava4669]

Jon that was great content, Love the flow of your tripping style. The camera work is fantastic.

[@boatman222345]

Excellent! Just the right Mount of narration and a very positive attitude throughout. Really liked the fact that he let the trip have enough anonymity to protect it from overuse. As he said it's okay to leave some rivers to nature.

[@eonrx]

Excellent work Jon. That was a very relaxing watch.

[@nicolejeanne]

Not the easiest you have done in your life. Beautiful video 🤗👍

[@eugenecawthray5324]

Absolutely peaceful ….. thank you

[@branaden]

I love seeing what you eat/drink on your trips.

[@wendelclements6448]

Man this was a great trip. Sometimes things don’t look the way we want them and that’s ok. The serenity was what I enjoyed along the way. As always safe travels my friend