Drive-to Fishing at its Best - Manitoba's Northern Region

When looking down on Manitoba's remote north it may seem like a never-ending sea of evergreen trees and endless waterways. But look a little closer and you will see the arteries of highways infiltrating the north providing incredible access to some of the best drive-to fishing opportunities found anywhere.

Next to these pristine, accessible fisheries of Manitoba's Northern Region are a number of world-class drive-to fishing lodges that provide their guests with world-class multi-species angling experiences time and time again. Let's take a look at a few of these remote waterways and the lodges and outfitters who call them home.

World-class fishing & memories that will last a lifetime

Kenanow Lodge

Kenanow Lodge, located on the shores of Kississing Lake in the Northwest Manitoba wilderness, offers fishing adventures unlike any other. This is because they strive to make each trip one of a kind and pride themselves on catering to every need, from trip lengths and guiding options to dietary restrictions and accommodation requirements. Plus, Kississing is home to supersized northern pike, lake trout, walleye, whitefish and perch all year round!

Whether you are looking for a customized guided fishing experience, want year-round, multi-species options at a drive-to lake, or just want to feel the fight of a Master Angler lake trout, Kenanow Lodge delivers – all that and more.

They like to think of our lodge as a home away from home for their clients and at the end of each special trip to Kenanow Lodge guests leave as friends. Whether you want to experience an impressive average-size walleye bite with the chase at a trophy all summer long, cast for pike in June or experience the lake trout spawn in fall, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable time. "Unleash your spirit of adventure. Get to know the Kenanow difference!"

To learn more about the Kenanow Lodge experiences visit our blog post "Incredible Late Fall Lake Trout Fishing - Kenanow Lodge, Manitoba"

To book your trip, visit the Kenanow Lodge website today!

Ultimate Trophy Fishing in Northern Manitoba on Magnificent Lake Athapapuskow and Surrounding Lakes

Bakers Narrows Lodge

Bakers Narrows Lodge, located on the pristine shores of Lake Athapapuskow is a drive-to fishing lodge like no other! Located in the serene wilderness of Northwest Manitoba, near Flin Flon, Bakers offers a wilderness experience accessible from blacktop highways.

From a stunning main lodge and full-time chef to prepare your meals, cozy cabins with all the amenities of home, to a host of friendly staff and incredible guides, Bakers Narrows Lodge truly has a fly-in fishing lodge feel with a drive-to fishing lodge price point.

The beautiful wilderness and incredible accommodations and service are great, but it doesn't stop there. Bakers Narrows Lodge and the surrounding waterbodies offer some of the most diverse, supersized, multi-species angling opportunities found anywhere. From massive lakers, golden walleyes, huge pike, yellow perch, stunning stocked trout and even a smallmouth bass fishery close by, and so much more Bakers really has it all.

Of all the species they have to offer, far and away their staple product is the massive lake trout that call "Athapap" home! All year round Bakers and their professional team of guides hook into Master Angler sized lake trout that routinely surpass 40"! To learn more about Bakers Narrows Lodge, visit our blog " Lunker Lake Trout at Baker’s Narrows Lodge"

To book a trip, visit the Bakers Narrows Lodge website today!

Great Canadian Vacations in the Untamed Wilds of Northern Manitoba

Wekusko Falls Lodge

Wekusko Falls Lodge is in a location like no other. Wrapping around the entire camp is the scenic Wekusko Falls and no matter which way you look the views truly feel like something out of a dream. They offer spacious fully furnished, all-season cabin/cottage rentals that feature clean comfortable beds, linen packages, fully equipped kitchens and unbelievable views from every cottage. No matter the season, it’s always the same.

The moment the ice leaves, they have world-class open-water fishing opportunities waiting for you. Each season has its own unique benefits and advantages, whether spring, summer or fall. From sight fishing giant pike in the shallows, bottom bouncing for huge golden walleye, or sharpshooting for monstrous-sized walleye, every season provides something unique and exciting!

Beyond the incredible views, service, and fishing opportunities for Northern Manitoba's "Big 3". Wekusko Falls Lodge also offers incredible fishing opportunities for supersized rainbow trout and brook trout. Wekusko Falls is also home to some of the biggest saugers found anywhere on the planet, with hoards of anglers flocking to this destination each year to get their Manitoba Master Angler "Specialist award" for sauger.

To book your trip, visit the Wekusko Falls Lodge website today!

Your Next Canadian Fishing Adventure Awaits

Evergreen Resort and Clearwater Outfitters

Evergreen Lodge and Resort Clearwater Outfitters are a Grandpa/grandson duo of Ken and Josh Kobelka. Located on the stunning shores of the crystal clear, Clearwater Lake; they offer year-round drive-to guided lake trout fishing adventures and accommodations.

Just a few minutes north of The Pas, Manitoba, you will arrive at your destination, with the whole journey from start to finish on paved highways. Upon arrival, you will be amazed at the ocean-like colours of this special lake. Clearwater Lake is known as a "true blue lake" and is one of only 3 in the world. The water is crystal clear and totally free of pollutants. The lake is about 15 miles long and 15 miles wide. Water depth can be more than 100 feet in many parts of the lake and is known for its world-class lake trout fishing.

Clearwater Lake has been pumping out massive Master Angler-sized lakers for decades but has exploded in popularity as a "go-to" spot for lakers in Manitoba in recent years. Beyond the incredible lake trout fishing, They also have some incredible opportunities for sight fishing monster pike in the clear waters as well as a whole host of other amazing multi-species fishing options close by, including walleye, stocked trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, lake sturgeon and more!

To book your trip, visit Evergreen Lodge and Resort or Clearwater Outfitters website today!

Feel the Real Experience

Paint Lake Lodge

Paint Lake Lodge is located in Paint Lake Provincial Park twenty minutes south of The City of Thompson on HWY 375 just minutes off Hwy 6. Since the new ownership of Barry and Kathy Ruiter, they have been working tirelessly to improve the business to serve you better.

Boasting the largest marina in Manitoba along with a restaurant, patio, lounge with pool table and VLTs, convenience and clothing store, boat rentals, canoe rentals, dock rentals, 8 modern cabins for daily and weekly rental, equipment storage and fishing guiding service. Barry and Kathy make sure you have all the luxuries of home and more, The resort is open year-round for your vacation enjoyment.

Paint Lake is home to plentiful feisty walleyes and huge northern pike. So hook up your boat, utilize one of their rental boats, or hire a guide and hit the open road to Paint Lake Lodge this summer!

To book your trip, Visit the Paint Lake Lodge website today!

Your Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Viking Lodge

Viking Lodge, located about 700 kilometres from Winnipeg, Cranberry Portage is located on the shores of First Cranberry Lake and Lake Athapapuskow. Originally an area used during the fur trade as a portage from the Grass River system to Athapap. Now, rich in history and biodiversity, this area serves as a hotbed for anglers to follow in the footsteps of the first peoples and experience the nearly unchanged landscape.

The Cranberry chain of lakes, First, Second and Third Cranberry are highly regarded as big fish factories. Perhaps most well known for its giant walleye and impressive average size, these lakes are also home to jumbo lake trout and northern pike. The Cranberry Lakes, In particular Third Cranberry, is the birthplace of the famous Grass River system that sweeps through Manitoba’s north eventually leading into the Nelson River towards Hudson Bay.

Viking Lodge offers exclusive access to this incredible fishery. They offer anglers a choice of 16 cabins with all the comforts of home. As well as a campground with 21 full-serviced RV camping spots and a great tenting area. All their customers have the option to use their centralized washroom, shower and laundry facilities. As well as have access to a dock to leave their boat in the water overnight. Beyond that, the main lodge offers an incredible restaurant with a diverse menu, a tackle shop with all you'll ever need, and premium and regular fuel and propane refills.

The fishing options from the lodge are seemingly endless. Walleye, pike and lake trout are all abundant throughout the Cranberry’s. Each lake offers a whole different experience. The shallower First Cranberry Lake is a trophy walleye factory all summer long. The much deeper Second Cranberry Lake is stacked with lakers of both size and numbers. The well-known Simonhouse Narrows also offers that classic northern walleye experience with big numbers of walleye perfect sized for the frying pan, mixed in with some trophy’s as well.

To Learn More about Viking Lodge, check out our blog, "Northern Manitoba Drive-to Fishing That's Hard to Beat"

To book your trip, visit the Viking Lodge Website today!

Nestled on the shores of Cedar Lake, Experience incredible walleye, pike and stocked Trout fishing opportunities!

Moak Lodge

Moak Lodge, Located on the shores of Cedar Lake near the community of Grand Rapids, Manitoba, is a fishing lodge that offers some of the most diverse multi-species drive-to fishing in the province.

Cedar Lake is a healthy fishery teeming with life, from the plentiful bait fish to the supersized predators the quality of angling this lake provides sells itself. Known best for its trophy pike and walleye, cedar lake also has some incredible opportunities at huge whitefish, burbot and yellow perch. Also, just down the road is Foot Print Lake, one of the healthiest stocked trout fisheries in Manitoba and home to Master Angler-sized rainbow, brown, brook, and tiger trout. Head back down the road to the North Saskatchewan River and experience walleye fishing for numbers you have never seen before!

Moak offers several modern cabins capable of suiting any group's needs with all the amenities of home. They also have a fleet of boats available for rental, campsites, a bait and tackle shop, beverages and ice, lake maps and firewood.

To book your trip, visit the Moak Lodge website today!

Kenanow Lodge

Bakers Narrows Lodge

Wekusko Falls Lodge

Evergreen Resort / Clearwater Outfitters

Paint Lake Lodge

Viking Lodge

Moak lodge

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Keevin Erickson | Hunt Fish Consultant

Keevin Is a passionate hunter and angler with a love for filming, photography, and writing. Keevin now manages the HuntFishMB team and continues to explore the province and share his tips, techniques and stories.

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Drive-to Fishing at its Best - Manitoba's Northern Region

Kenanow Lodge

Bakers Narrows Lodge

Wekusko Falls Lodge

Evergreen Resort and Clearwater Outfitters

Paint Lake Lodge

Viking Lodge

Moak Lodge

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