Great fishing at Northern Ontario’s remote fly-in lodges

Sunset Country

Sunset Country in northwestern Ontario is a premier fishing destination, renowned for pristine lakes and rivers teeming with walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and lake trout, delivering anglers an unforgettable fly-in wilderness experience.

One Man Lake Lodge

One of several lodges run by Halley’s Camps along the English River system, One Man Lake Lodge is about 70 kilometres north of Kenora.

All meals are provided as well as daily maid service. This all-inclusive lodge, situated on an island, accommodates up to 16 guests who fish from 18-foot (over five metres) aluminum boats equipped with 50 horsepower motors.

Enjoy fishing for walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass. There’s also the option to hire a guide to help find fish, cook a shore lunch and get you back to the lodge in time for supper. In the evenings, enjoy a games room with a pool table, shuffleboard and a widescreen TV.

Location: North of Minaki

Delaney Lake Lodge

A 40-minute floatplane ride from Nestor Falls, Delaney Lake Lodge is on the giant English River system where you can fish for a wide range of species, including walleye, bass, lake trout and muskie.

In 1946, this was where Ontario’s largest pike was caught, weighing in at 42 pounds (almost 20 kilograms). The chance for a trophy continues to this day. Packages include flights, accommodations, meals, a boat, bait and guiding.

Location: North of Kenora

Alexander’s on Rowan

Rowan Lake is deep and clear with 60 islands and underwater structures holding an amazing variety of sport fish, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, lake trout and muskie.

The property consists of a main lodge and cabins, built on an island in the middle of a 30-kilometre-long lake and is accessible by floatplane from Nestor Falls.

Location: North of Nestor Falls

Harry Lake Lodge

A 40-minute floatplane flight from Atikokan or Ignace, Harry Lake Lodge is a highly personalized operation accommodating a maximum of six guests.

Each trip is fully customized from sleeping arrangements to a fresh and creative food menu and beverages of choice.

Epic fishing for walleye and northern pike on a secluded wilderness lake, paired with amenities and comforts, including hot tub, sauna, satellite phone and internet access make this the ultimate angling vacation.

Location: North of Ignace

Wildwood on Lake Savant

This housekeeping lodge north of Ignace has six cabins on the shore of 40-kilometre-long Savant Lake.

Access is by floatplane or a customized four-wheel-drive van and trailer that accommodates up to 17 guests and their gear along a seven-kilometre trail from Highway 599 to the lodge.

Large pike and walleye are plentiful in Savant Lake, and lake trout over 20 pounds (9 kilograms) are caught every season.

Location: Savant Lake

Booi’s Fly-In Lodge

Beautiful log chalet-style cottages with picture windows overlook the rocky shoreline of Trout Lake, a 20-minute floatplane flight from Red Lake.

The 400-square-kilometre lake contains over 380 islands and interesting structures providing plenty of places for trophy walleye, pike and lake trout.

Opt to cook your own meals or choose the all-inclusive plan.

Location: North of Red Lake

Superior Country

Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Superior, Superior Country offers world-class fishing in the vast, cold waters of the largest freshwater lake in the world and further north into the wilderness beyond.

Guardian Eagle Lodge

Northeast of Sioux Lookout, on the 32-kilometre-long DeLesseps Lake, Guardian Eagle Lodge is an all-inclusive resort accessible only by air and features its own private runway.

Cozy log cabins accommodate up to 24 guests, and all gourmet meals and snacks are provided, including a daily complimentary cocktail hour. Excellent fishing for northern pike and angling for walleye is improving due to a conservation program requiring the release of all walleye over 19 inches (48 centimetres).

Location: DeLesseps, north of Thunder Bay

Miminiska Lodge

The giant Albany River widens to form Miminiska Lake about 375 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The Albany system is famous for large and plentiful pike and walleye and a world-renowned brook trout fishery.

One of several lodges owned by Wilderness North, this all-inclusive resort is accessible by floatplane from Thunder Bay or Nakina. Fish the lake, explore the falls and rapids of the Albany River or fly fish for brook trout in its tributaries.

Location: North of Thunder Bay

Brace Lake Outfitters

This family-run fishing camp is a short flight from Nakina and provides angling access to the walleye and pike fishing of Brace, Meta and Ara Lakes. Enjoy great fishing from 18-foot cedar strip boats based out of comfortable cabins built along the rocky shore of Brace Lake.

Location: 219 Kingsland Street, Nakina

Whitewater Lodge

Whitewater Lodge is located on Whitewater Lake in the heart of 892,000-hectare Wabakimi Provincial Park, which is home to woodland caribou and excellent walleye and pike fishing.

Fish amongst the maze of islands and narrows of the main lake, or the inflow or outflow of the giant Ogoki River.

One of several resorts owned by Wilderness North, it features a main lodge and housekeeping cabins situated along a sandy beach, accessible by floatplane from Armstrong.

Location: North of Thunder Bay

Esnagami Lodge

For more than 25 years, a catch-and-release trophy program has helped to ensure excellent fishing for pike and walleye in 22-kilometre-long Esnagami Lake and great fly fishing for brook trout in the Esnagami River.

Esnagami Lodge consists of a log main lodge and housekeeping cabins, a short floatplane flight from Nakina.

Location: North of Thunder Bay

Old Post Lodge

Giant Lake St. Joseph, just south of Pickle Lake, is 150 kilometres long and known for huge northern pike and plenty of walleye.

Old Post Lodge is situated on a sandy point of land that was once a meeting place for the area’s Indigenous Peoples, and in 1786, became the site of one of the first inland trading posts established by the Hudson’s Bay Company.

A restored church and Company store are part of the lodge, which celebrates the area's history as well as its world-class fishing. It is accessible by barge from the landing at the east end of the lake.

Location: 1 Old Post Trail, Osnaburgh

Algoma Country

Known for rugged landscapes and remote wilderness, Algoma Country provides anglers with exceptional fly-in fishing experiences for trophy walleye and northern pike in secluded lakes.

Blue Fox Camp

The ultimate trout fishing adventure waits at Blue Fox Camp, where you can catch three species of trophy-sized trout on the same day.

The all-inclusive lodge has six cabins holding up to 25 guests on the shores of Kirkpatrick Lake, where naturally occurring brook trout, lake trout and rainbow trout await. Take a 20-minute floatplane flight from Blind River or reach the lodge by ATV on a network of old logging roads.

Location: Kirkpatrick Lake, Iron Bridge

Timberwolf Lodge

This intimate, all-inclusive log lodge can accommodate up to 16 guests along the sandy shores of Nagagami Lake.

While there is excellent pike fishing in this lake, this area northwest of Hornpayne is known for its large numbers of big walleye, sometimes exceeding 30 inches (almost 80 centimetres). Guests fish from 18-foot cedar strip boats, and can explore Nagagami’s tributaries for brook trout.

Location: Northwest of Hornepayne

Errington’s Wilderness Island

Wabatongushi Lake is located within the Chapleau Game Preserve, a terrific destination for fishing for northern pike and walleye, as well as for viewing wildlife such as moose, bear, and bald eagles.

Waterfront log cabins and the main lodge on the north end of this 35-kilometre-long lake are accessible by floatplane from Hawk Junction. Both American Plan and housekeeping plans are available.

Location: Wilderness Island, Wabatongushi Lake, Algoma

Mar Mac Lodge

Long and narrow Esnagi Lake stretches 45 kilometres, with shorelines ranging from rocky bluffs to sand beaches.

The main log lodge and guest cabins sit on a sheltered rock point close to some of the best fishing spots on Esnagi, known for its large walleye and pike. There are also portage trails to boat caches on brook trout and lake trout waters. Guests fly in by floatplane from White River.

Location: Esnagi Lake, Algoma, Unorganized, North Part

Lodge 88

Reach the beautiful log accommodations of Lodge 88 at the south end of 45-kilometre-long Esnagi Lake by floatplane from White River or by train along the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Many additions and improvements have been made since the opening season in 1959, while exceptional fishing for big walleye and northern pike remains consistent.

Location: Mile 88, CPR West of Chapleau, White River

Pine Portage Lodge

At 40 kilometres long and 21 kilometres wide, Kabinakagami is the largest lake in the Algoma District and a popular walleye and northern pike angling destination. 

Pine Portage first opened in 1946 and continues as a family-run operation today. It is reached by floatplane from Wawa.

Location: Kabinakagami Lake, Algoma

Northeastern Ontario

Rich in boreal forests and dotted with countless lakes and rivers, Northeastern Ontario is a haven for multi-species fishing, where anglers can catch everything from muskie to brook trout amid stunning natural beauty.

Kesagami Wilderness Lodge

World-class northern pike fishing is what the lodge is all about. The weedy waters of giant Kesagami Lake average only seven feet deep (two metres) and provide the perfect habitat for pike that regularly exceed 50 inches (127 centimetres).  

A live-release rewards program for pike and walleye helps ensure this trophy fishery remains viable into the future. This all-inclusive resort is a short floatplane ride from Cochrane.

Location: North of Cochrane

Bear’s Den Lodge

Bear’s Den Lodge is a family-run business in the heart of the French River Provincial Park in Northeastern Ontario.

Choose from all-inclusive meal plans or housekeeping packages. Whether you boat in or fly in, Bear’s Den Lodge is the perfect destination for an epic fishing trip.

Location: 2870 J Hartley Bay Road, Alban