Ontario, Canada
From the shore to the far north
By Due North Marketing
THE DIRECTORY / PLACES TO STAY & PEOPLE TO ASK
Seventy-one places to start the next fishing trip. Find the water, read the card, then talk to the people who know it.
The first useful question is often a simple one: which water do you want to fish? A cabin, a boat and a week away can mean very different trips on Lake Nipissing, Lac Seul or a lake reached by floatplane. Start with the setting. Then read the card, visit the operator’s page and ask how the fishing fits the stay.
This directory brings 71 supplied businesses onto one page. It includes lodges, cottage resorts, camps, marinas and fishing-trip operators, with most listings in northern Ontario. Regional groups help narrow the ground. Search a business name, nearby community or named water to find a short list worth a closer look. Business names follow the operator’s current wording where that differs from the supplied list.
71 businesses listed.
The markers show an operator’s published point, an air base, or a nearby community or fishing area. Open a numbered group to reach the individual businesses. Confirm arrival directions with the operator.
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Lake of the Woods, Lac Seul, Red Lake and the country west and north of Thunder Bay. Read the regional guide ↗
Sioux Lookout
Abram Lake and Lac Seul
Based on Abram Lake near Sioux Lookout, Anderson’s Lodge offers cabin stays, guided fishing and meal-plan or housekeeping packages. Its Lac Seul outposts give anglers another way to spend their trip on northern water.
Red Lake area
Nungesser Lake
Angler’s Kingdom is a fishing camp on Nungesser Lake north of Red Lake, with lakeside cabins and outfitted fishing boats. Guests reach the camp by boat and a short portage, with walleye and northern pike the main fishing focus.
Minaki
Gun Lake, Winnipeg River system
Big North Lodge has waterfront cottages on Gun Lake near Minaki, with fishing on the Winnipeg River system. Guests can choose housekeeping or meal-plan stays, while fly-in cabins on Roger and Long lakes offer a separate outpost trip.
Kashabowie, west of Thunder Bay
Kashabowie Lake
Birch Point Resort rents housekeeping cabins on Kashabowie Lake west of Thunder Bay and also has a seasonal campground. Cabins have kitchens and bathrooms, while the lake offers fishing for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and lake trout.
Red Lake area
Trout Lake
Booi’s Fly-In Lodge has cottages on an island in Trout Lake, reached by floatplane from Red Lake. Guests can cook their own meals or dine in the main lodge, with guided fishing and equipped boats available.
Red Lake
Red Lake
Bow Narrows is a boat-in camp on Red Lake, with lakeside cabins that have kitchens, bathrooms and showers. Meal-plan and housekeeping packages suit different groups, while northern pike and walleye fishing starts from the camp’s protected narrows.
Near Kenora
Rushing River and Blindfold Lake
Camp Waterfall is a small cottage resort beside Rushing River near Kenora, with a waterfall at the camp. Anglers have access to Blindfold Lake and Lake of the Woods, while families can spend time swimming and playing at the property.
Red Lake area
Roderick Lake and remote outpost lakes
Chimo Lodge & Outposts offers fly-in fishing from the Red Lake area, with a main camp on Roderick Lake and separate outpost cabins. The main camp has running water and showers, with walleye and northern pike fishing among the trip options.
Sioux Lookout area
Little Vermilion Lake
Fireside Lodge is road-accessible on Little Vermilion Lake near Sioux Lookout, with lodging and meal plans for fishing guests. Outfitted boats and an arrival orientation help visitors fish the lake system, with catch-and-release fishing a stated focus.
Ear Falls
Lac Seul
Evergreen Lodge offers furnished cabins and fishing packages on Lac Seul near Ear Falls. Anglers can rent a boat or bring their own. The camp lists marina services, bait, ice and a fish-cleaning building with freezer storage.
Ear Falls
Lac Seul
The Reel Inn offers drive-to fishing packages on Lac Seul south of Ear Falls. Housekeeping accommodation includes kitchens and dining areas, while boats and docking support days on the water for walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.
Ear Falls area
Lac Seul
Scout Lake Resort provides equipped waterfront cabins and fishing packages on Lac Seul. The operator lists walleye and northern pike fishing, with sheltered bays and inlets around the camp. Ear Falls is the mailing and trip-planning community.
Longlac
Lochlomond Lodge offers two-, three- and four-bedroom cottages near Longlac, with fishing across numerous area lakes. The operator lists boat rentals, bait and limited tackle, along with fishing packages and hunting stays for groups visiting northern lake country.
Pickle Lake area
Osnaburgh Lake
Oz Lake Lodge has housekeeping cabins, motel units, RV sites and tent sites near Pickle Lake on Osnaburgh Lake. Guests can rent boats and motors or bring their own, with launching and docking provided for stays focused on walleye and pike.
Armstrong Station / Wabakimi
Smoothrock Lake and Wabakimi area lakes
Thunderhook arranges fly-in fishing trips from its Armstrong Station airbase to remote outposts, Smoothrock Resort and Whitewater Retreat. Cabin stays come with fishing boats and equipment, with walleye, northern pike and trout opportunities varying by the chosen lake.
Sioux Lookout
Abram Lake
Webster's Lodge offers equipped cabins near Sioux Lookout with dock access to Abram Lake and its connected waters. Boat rentals, remote boat caches and meal plans by request support fishing stays, while a beach and playground welcome family groups.
Vermilion Bay
Remote outpost lakes
Wilderness Air Escapes runs fly-in fishing and hunting trips from Vermilion Bay, with cabins on remote lakes. Guests choose an outpost suited to their group and fishing plans, while the operator’s trip notes cover flights and packing.
Geraldton / Jellicoe
Wild Goose Lake
Wild Goose Lake Resort offers cottage stays and fishing-boat rentals west of Geraldton. Guests have a fish-cleaning building and freezer space, with a games room in the main lodge. The operator also points anglers toward nearby lakes and paddling water.
Nipissing, Temagami, the French and Key rivers, and lakes farther north. Read the regional guide ↗
Temagami
Net Lake
Andorra rents equipped cottages on Net Lake, just north of Temagami. Several cottages have wheelchair access or equipment for guests with physical care needs. Fishing, kayaking, swimming and pontoon cruises are among the waterfront activities.
Matachewan area
Argyle Lake
Argyle Lake Lodge rents housekeeping cottages near Matachewan on a connected chain of four lakes. Units have furnished kitchens, showers and electric lights, with log cabins and larger cottages giving groups a choice of lodging.
Gowganda
Gowganda Lake
Auld Reekie Lodge sits on Gowganda Lake and welcomes guests through all four seasons. Lodge and cottage stays support fishing holidays, while ATV and snowmobile packages serve visitors who also want time on the area’s trails.
Lake Nipissing, south shore near North Bay
Lake Nipissing
Bam’s Tours runs day huts and overnight ice bungalows on Lake Nipissing. Heated bungalows have sleeping and cooking space, with transport to the huts included. The operator also offers winter lake taxi services and ice hut towing.
Shining Tree
West Shining Tree Lake
Bay Wolf Camp has drive-in housekeeping cottages in Shining Tree, with kitchens and private bathrooms. Guests can fish West Shining Tree Lake or use boats kept on back lakes, with hunting packages also offered by the camp.
Corbeil, East Ferris
Lake Nosbonsing
Big Moose Camp offers lakefront and lakeview cottages on Lake Nosbonsing, with boat rentals, docking and launching for guests. Some cottages remain open through winter, when the resort also provides ice fishing huts and fishing packages.
Redbridge, near North Bay
Talon Lake
Camp Conewango sits on Talon Lake’s north shore near Redbridge, with year-round cottages and a seasonal campground. Fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking are part of the waterfront stay, with trail access for hiking, ATVs and snowmobiles.
Key River
Key River and Georgian Bay
Camp Doré offers log cabin stays and marina services on the Key River, with access to Georgian Bay. Boat rentals, launching, docking and storage are available, along with water taxi service for people and paddling gear.
Field
Lake Muskosung
Camp Horizon is a year-round cottage resort on Lake Muskosung in Field. Housekeeping cabins, campsites and boat rentals support fishing visits and family stays. The camp also offers hunting packages and accommodation for winter snowmobile trips.
Britt / lower French River
French River / Georgian Bay
Camp McIntosh is a boat-in fishing camp in the lower French River country near Georgian Bay. Its meal-plan packages include accommodation, homemade meals, boats, motors, fuel, worms and ice, with transfers arranged through the camp for arriving guests.
Lavigne
Northwest Bay, Lake Nipissing
Cardinal Park & Marina is a campground in Lavigne beside Northwest Bay on Lake Nipissing. Trailer sites and a cabin give guests lodging choices, with seasonal and shorter stays available for those planning time by the lake.
Callander
Lake Nipissing
Chalkley’s Sandy Bay Cottage Resort offers housekeeping cottages near Callander on Lake Nipissing. Boat rentals serve open-water fishing trips, and the resort also advertises winter ice fishing stays. Cottage sizes and equipment vary, so check the chosen unit before booking.
Cochrane
Remote northern lakes; Lillabelle Lake air base
Cochrane Air Services’ website lists fly-in outpost fishing trips from Cochrane, including walleye, pike and brook trout waters. Its domestic air licence is currently listed as suspended; check flight arrangements and service availability directly before booking.
Air-licence status checked October 8, 2026. CTA notice ↗
Key Harbour
Key River mouth, Georgian Bay
Diamond Key Lodge rents cabins and its main lodge at the mouth of the Key River on Georgian Bay. Fishing, kayaking and family stays are the focus, with the buildings overlooking islands and shoals west of the property.
Lady Evelyn Lake, west of Haileybury
Lady Evelyn Lake
Ellen Island Camp is a boat-in fishing lodge on an island in Lady Evelyn Lake, west of Haileybury. Cottages have kitchens for housekeeping stays, with walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass fishing on the lake and additional back-lake outings.
Nipissing
Lake Nipissing, south shore
Fish Bay Marina serves Lake Nipissing’s south shore with cabins, camping, trailer sites and winter ice bungalows. Boat launching, docking, rentals, fuel, repairs and storage are available, making it a working marina as well as a fishing-trip base.
Noëlville
Wolseley River and French River
Fish Tale offers housekeeping log cabins and serviced RV sites on the Wolseley River near Noëlville. The river leads into Wolseley Bay and the French River, with boat rentals, a marina area and a swimming pool at the property.
Matachewan area
Sydney Creek and Montreal River
Golden Eagle Camp has housekeeping cottages on Sydney Creek, a tributary of the Montreal River near Matachewan. The four-season property offers boat and ATV rentals, fishing on the river and back lakes, and hunting or snowmobile stays.
North of Gogama
Mattagami Lake
Green Wilderness Lodge offers housekeeping cottages on Mattagami Lake north of Gogama. Walleye, northern pike and whitefish are among the fishing options, with hunting trips also available. The lodge uses solar power, and guests should check its electrical limits.
Biscotasing
Biscotasi Lake
Grey Owl Camps has separate boat-access outpost cabins around Biscotasi Lake, reached from its drive-in headquarters near Biscotasing. Cabins have equipped kitchens, with rental boats available through selected packages and walleye and northern pike fishing on the lake.
Field / Marten River
Island Lake (Thistle Lake)
Waterfront cottages circle a bay on Island Lake, also called Thistle Lake, in the Temagami waterway country. The camp offers fishing for walleye, northern pike and bass, with equipped cottages and screened porches beside the water.
Lavigne
Lake Nipissing
Joli Voyageur offers cottages, guest rooms, bunkies, rental trailers and camping on Lake Nipissing in Lavigne. Tent and serviced sites give anglers several ways to stay, with the lake close by for fishing and boating.
Cochrane District
Kesagami Lake
Kesagami Wilderness Lodge is a fly-in fishing operation on Kesagami Lake northeast of Cochrane. Its owner cancelled the 2026 main-lodge season after building damage. Contact the operator for current outpost options and future reopening plans before booking.
2026 season note. Owner’s announcement ↗
Temagami
Herridge Lake
Lake Herridge Lodge offers equipped cottages south of Temagami on Highway 11. Housekeeping stays and boat rentals support fishing trips, while the lodge also lists hunting, ATV riding and snowmobiling for visitors spending time in the surrounding country.
Callander
Lake Nipissing
This Callander operator offers overnight ice-fishing bungalows and cabins on Lake Nipissing. Guests are taken out to their huts, where fishing holes are prepared. Ask the operator about current hut arrangements, equipment and conditions before planning a winter stay.
Marten River
Marten River
Land O' Lakes has housekeeping cottages and serviced trailer sites on the Marten River waterway. Boat and motor rentals, canoe outfitting, a sandy beach and a playground support fishing weeks and family stays among the connected lakes.
Elk Lake / Gowganda
Long Point Lodge has waterfront housekeeping cottages between Elk Lake and Gowganda. Meal-plan stays, camping and boat rentals are listed alongside fishing and hunting. Anglers can bring their own boat and use the camp's fish-cleaning facilities and freezers.
Marten River
Marian Lake
Marian Lake Cottages is listed near Marten River on Marian Lake. Its operator profile describes cottage rentals, winter stays and ice fishing. Contact the business directly to check current accommodation details and booking arrangements before choosing travel dates.
Official operator profile linked. Contact the business for current booking details.
Monetville
Lake Nipissing
Memquisit Lodge offers housekeeping cabins and meal-plan stays on the west arm of Lake Nipissing near Monetville. Boat rentals and guiding serve fishing groups, while a beach, children's activities and the main lodge give families room for shore days.
Markstay
Nepewassi Lake
Mountain View sits on the north shore of Nepewassi Lake south of Markstay. The lodge offers fishing and hunting stays, with cottages and a trailer park. Its listed fish include walleye, northern pike, bass, muskie, perch and burbot.
River Valley
Northern Adventure lists its contact address on Highway 805 in River Valley. The business offers outdoor trips in the surrounding country. Ask the operator about fishing destinations, overnight stays, access arrangements and current availability before booking your visit.
Official operator profile linked. Contact the business for current booking details.
Crystal Falls
Tomiko Lake
Okimot Lodge offers lakeside cottages on Tomiko Lake near Crystal Falls, northwest of North Bay. Boat rentals, fishing and hunting are listed alongside family stays. The sandy beach and campfire area give guests time ashore between fishing outings.
Marten River
Olive Lake
Olive the Lake offers equipped cottages beside Olive Lake in Marten River. Cottage-only and fishing packages are listed, with walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and perch in the home lake. The family-run property sits among wooded shoreline grounds.
Lavigne
Lake Nipissing
Panorama Camp has housekeeping cottages and trailer or tent sites on Lake Nipissing's Northwest Bay near Lavigne. Boat and motor rentals, sheltered docking, a sandy beach and a children's play area support fishing trips and family camping stays.
Lavigne
Lake Nipissing
Rainville Cedar Cottages offers year-round cottage stays on Lake Nipissing's Northwest Bay near Lavigne. Camping, boating and fishing are listed, along with a beach and family activities. Boat rentals give visitors another way to reach the surrounding water.
Marten River
Red Cedar Lake
Red Cedar Lake Camp combines housekeeping cottages with fishing on Red Cedar Lake. Guests can rent boats or bring their own, with docks in Loon Bay. A sandy beach, canoes, kayaks and a camp store support time away from the rods.
Lady Evelyn Lake / Mowat Landing
Lady Evelyn Lake
Red Pine offers equipped housekeeping cottages on Red Pine Island in Lady Evelyn Lake. Guests have private docks, boat rentals and a shared sauna. Water-taxi transport can be arranged from Mowat Landing for fishing in the lake's northeast arm.
St.-Charles
Lake Nipissing
Rockport Camp has equipped cottages and trailer sites on Lake Nipissing's West Arm near St.-Charles. Boat rentals serve fishing outings around the channels and islands, while a sandy beach, playground and sports courts provide shore activities for families.
Monetville
Lake Nipissing
Shuswap offers cottage accommodation on the West Bay of Lake Nipissing near Monetville. The camp welcomes couples, families and fishing groups, with dining and fishing services listed on its website. Shoreline stays put the lake close to the cabins.
Callander
Lake Nipissing / Callander Bay
Sunbeam Bungalows offers equipped self-catering cottages on Callander Bay, Lake Nipissing. A sheltered marina and fishing-boat rentals support days on the lake, while the sandy beach, canoes and kayaks give families several ways to spend time by the water.
Temagami
Lake Temagami
Temagami Shores offers motel units, suites and rustic cabins overlooking Lake Temagami's northeast arm. A restaurant, boat docks and waterfront gathering areas support fishing trips and family stays, with canoeing, swimming and other outdoor activities listed by the resort.
Lavigne
Lake Nipissing
West Bay Cottages offers equipped two- and three-bedroom cottages on Lake Nipissing near Lavigne. Guests can bring a boat or rent one, with bait and fuel available on site. Shoreline picnic areas, fire pits and a small beach serve family stays.
Noelville
French River / Wolseley Bay
Wolseley Lodge has riverfront and bay-view cabins on the French River near Noelville. Fishing packages, meal plans, guiding and boat rentals serve anglers, while a sandy beach, playground and paddle craft support family holidays around Wolseley Bay.
The North Shore, Elliot Lake, Wawa, Chapleau and Missanabie fishing country. Read the regional guide ↗
Walford, near Spanish
Spanish River and Lake Huron North Channel
Blue Heron Resort has housekeeping cottages and RV or tent sites beside the lower Spanish River, near Lake Huron’s North Channel. Boat rentals and river access give anglers a base close to Spanish and the North Shore.
Spanish
Lake Huron North Channel
Brennan Harbour Resort is a drive-in fishing resort near Spanish on Lake Huron’s North Channel. Rental cabins and fishing boats provide a base for days on the water, with the resort reached from Highway 17 through Spanish.
Willisville
Charlton Lake, Grace Lake and Cross Lake
Charlton Lake Camp rents housekeeping cottages in Willisville beneath the La Cloche hills. Connected lakes offer northern pike, bass and panfish fishing, while canoes, kayaks and pedal boats give guests other ways to spend time on the water.
Northeast of Elliot Lake
Mount Lake and McElrea Lake
Frontier Lodge offers year-round housekeeping cottages overlooking McElrea Lake northeast of Elliot Lake. Two- and three-bedroom units have kitchens and bathrooms. Fishing stays can include rentals and bait, with hunting and winter trips also listed by the lodge.
Chapleau
Chapleau Lake / Chapleau River
Kanipahow has equipped cabins on Chapleau Lake and remote outposts on Embarrass and Northwinds lakes. Guests can book a cabin with or without a boat package, with walleye, northern pike and perch fishing listed across its locations.
Chapleau
McLennan Lake
Moose Horn Lodge has equipped lakefront housekeeping cottages on McLennan Lake near Chapleau. The camp also supports fishing on nearby backcountry waters, with boats kept on trailers. Its McLennan Lake walleye fishing follows a camp catch-and-release policy.
Wawa
Kabenung Lake
Normandy Lodge offers housekeeping and American-plan stays on Kabenung Lake north of Wawa. Its waterfront accommodation gives fishing groups a base beside the lake, with boat rentals listed by the operator and road access from Highway 17.
Missanabie
Dog Lake
Northern Walleye Lodge has housekeeping waterfront cottages on Dog Lake near Missanabie, with an island cabin for guests seeking a separate setting. Fishing opportunities include walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and lake trout on the lake.
Cottage stays in the Haliburton Highlands and Magnetawan country. Read the regional guide ↗
Magnetawan
Echo Beach Cottage Resort offers housekeeping cottages in Magnetawan, with summer and off-season stays. The operator lists winter activities including ice fishing and snowmobiling, and points guests toward nearby lakes and the Magnetawan River for fishing and paddling.
Algonquin Highlands
Little Hawk Lake
Little Hawk Resort offers lakeside and lakeview cabins plus lodge suites on Little Hawk Lake in the Haliburton Highlands. Guests can fish, swim or paddle, with boat rentals available through the resort for time on the water.
The short descriptions give a starting point, rather than a promise about a particular week. Follow the direct link for current accommodation, boats, meals, guiding and booking details. Some operators offer more than one camp or outpost. Ask which property your quote covers and which lake you will actually be fishing. An air base, a main lodge and a remote cabin may be three separate places.
If a description mentions a service your group needs, get that detail in writing before paying a deposit. A boat package might include fuel, or it might leave fuel to a separate account. A cottage kitchen may be ready for your own meals while another stay includes meals in a lodge dining room. The useful comparison is the full cost and daily routine for the trip you want.
A drive-in cottage gives you a different arrival day from a boat-in camp or fly-in outpost. Check the final road, the launch or transfer point, parking arrangements and the baggage allowance where flying is involved. Ask about the return transfer as well. Weather can affect time on the water and air travel, so leave room in the schedule when the route calls for it.
Talk about the people coming along. Young children, a first-time boater and an angler who needs step-free access may each need different arrangements. Ask about the path to the dock, entry to the cabin, boat seating and the help available at arrival. A general description of a property will rarely answer all those questions. The operator is the right person to ask about the specific cabin and boat being offered. Take a few notes during that call, and share them with the rest of the group before making the booking.
Ask where guests launch, whether boats are assigned to each party and which equipment is supplied. Check the motor size, landing net, safety gear, livewell or bait storage, and any rules for taking a rental boat away from the camp’s usual fishing area. If you are bringing a boat, confirm the ramp, dock space and charging arrangements before hauling it north.
Guiding can be useful on unfamiliar water, but the schedule and cost belong in the booking conversation. Ask whether a guide joins you for a full day, a shorter introduction or selected outings. Tell the operator which fish you hope to target and how much experience you have. A sensible fishing plan accounts for the season, the weather and the reach of the boat, rather than relying on a photograph of someone else’s catch.
The map marks all 71 listed businesses. Where an operator publishes coordinates, the marker uses them; otherwise it marks a nearby community or named fishing area. Markers sharing a point are grouped. Open the numbered group to reach the individual business cards. A pin is useful for comparing parts of Ontario, but it is not a set of arrival directions or a safe route across a lake.
Before leaving, get the operator’s current road or transfer instructions. Check your named water against the current Ontario fishing rules, including any exceptions. Read the licence requirements for the people in your party, and put a weather check into the trip plan. The guides below can help with those steps. Availability and services can change; the final booking details should always come from the business itself.
Plan your Ontario fishing trip ↗
Fishing licences & regulations ↗
Fishing & boating safety ↗