Just Fishing Magazine's Featured Resorts
Lodge 88
Esnagi Lake
Lodge 88 is the quintessential Canadian fly-in fishing lodge. From the beautiful log cabins, to the heart pounding fishing, a trip to Lodge 88 is Canadian outdoors travel at its best.
Choose between flying to the lodge in a float plane or take a train through the wilderness to your pick up site, no matter which way you decide to get here excellent fishing and warm hospitality is waiting for you.
Originally built in 1959 and still owned an operated by the 3rd generation of the Mclachlan Family the traditions of a remote Canadian fishing lodge are alive and well at Lodge 88.
Located on the shores of Esnagi Lake Lodge 88 offers anglers what is widely considered to be one of the best walleye and northern pike lakes in Ontario and with yellow perch and lake whitefish also calling these waters home, there are plenty of opportunities for even the most veteran anglers to find their next personal best. Not enough? At Lodge 88 guests can even portage to nearby Rock Lake for world-class brook trout fishing!
Guests of Lodge 88 get to enjoy fishing from 16’ Lund SSV boats with 20-25hp Yamaha motors with electric start. Live minnows, worms and leeches are available from the bait shop and the dock service provided means your boat is always fueled up and ready to go! Want to shorten the learning curve for fishing Esnagi Lake? Lodge 88 employs a team of experienced guides that can show you how and where to catch the “big one”.
For guests opting for the American Plan, Lodge 88 serves up amazing home cooked meals, starting with breakfast in the dinning room , followed by a packed lunch or shore lunch kit for your time on the water, and ending with a three course meal sure to satisfy even the hungriest fisherman.
Lodge 88 is a traditional yet unique fishing destination that provides guests with the best fishing paired with the kind of friendly and welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back year after year. Book your 2026 trip today and find out why Fish’N Canada ranked them among the top fishing lodges in the country.
Fish: Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Brook Trout
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, American Plan Cottages
Amenities: Wi-Fi, On-Site Restaurant, Equipment Rentals, Guide Services
Sugar Shack Rentals
Lac des Mille Lacs
Located in Sawmill Bay on the legendary Lac des Mille Lacs, fishing with Sugar Shack Rentals is not your ordinary ice fishing experience.
Sugar Shack Rentals offers their guests a variety of on ice accommodations, from 3, 4 and 5 person units up to a luxurious 6 person Glacier Ice House.
Each bungalow comes with either propane or wood heat as well as a 2 burner cook stove, electric lighting and plenty of room for eager ice anglers to set lines and wait for a strike.
A new heated double washroom trailer with running water gives guests comfort and convenience when nature calls and there is an on-ice generator system powering all of your lighting and electrical outlets.
Sugar Shack Rentals takes the on-ice accommodation game to another level with their 6 person Glacier Ice House. This amazing unit is one of the most luxurious ice fishing accommodations available. The 17’ ice house has a full kitchen with a fridge, stove, microwave and oven with plenty of storage for all of your gear and equipment. There is a TV with surround sound and outdoor stereo so you can listen to your favorite tunes while jigging for your next catch. There is even an optional ensuite washroom with hot and cold running water if you are so inclined!
The waters of Lac des Mille Lacs are known for producing big fish including trophy size walleye and northern pike. It’s dark waters also hold yellow perch, whitefish and burbot. The perfect fishing grounds are just a short drive from shore on the plowed ice road where your warm ice “Shack” awaits.
Call Sugar Shack Rentals today and experience the kind of ice fishing you’ll remember for years to come.
Fish for trophy walleye and pike as well as perch, burbot and whitefish!
Contact: Kris Selagi
Email: sugarshackrentals@gmail.com
Phone: 807-632-8493
Springwood Cottage Resort
Kennebec Lake
Springwood Cottage Resort is your four-season getaway located in the heart of the Frontenac region in Eastern Ontario. With 17 well appointed cottages including 8 winterized units, this gorgeous resort has everything you need for a quiet retreat or an epic family vacation.
Built on the shores of Kennebec Lake Springwood Cottage Resort offers guests opportunities to catch Crappie, Northern Pike and Walleye through the ice. You can bring your own gear or rent one of their heated ice huts, just a short walk from the shore.
Once you’ve filled your limit, head back to the resort and relax in a hot tub or sauna, or catch the game on your Roku TV back at your cottage.
Weather not cooperating? Not to worry. Springwood Cottage Resort has a massive games room with over 700 board games as well as a pool table, shuffleboard, foosball, basketball and a video game console with over 400 games to keep you busy.
If ice fishing isn’t your thing but you still want to enjoy the outdoors why not try your hand at Crokicurl, a mix of curling and Crokinol on a 50’ rink. Bring your skates and hit the lake rink for a game of hockey or a skate under the clear night sky. There is also access to multiple trails for snowshoeing, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Springwood Cottage Resort has everything you and your friends and family need for an unforgettable vacation no matter the season. Give them a call today to book your winter getaway or start planning your Summer 2026 trip before they are all booked up!
Fish: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Whitefish
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Wi-Fi, Beach, Playground, Docking, On-Site Store, On-Site Equipment Rental, Ice Hut Rentals, Hot Tub, Public Launch, On-Site Launch, On-Site Fuel, Pet Friendly, Family Friendly
Dalrymple Dave’s Ice Hut Rentals
Lake Dalyrmple
Did you know there is an ice bungalow business located just 90 minutes from Toronto?
That’s right, Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts located on Lake Dalrymple just outside of Seabright Ontario, rents both day huts and overnight ice bungalows!
Lake Dalrymple is loaded full of northern pike and tasty jumbo perch and Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts puts you right in the middle of the best fishing on the lake.
Whether you want to spend the day in a warm hut or experience the thrill of sleeping on the ice in a comfortable ice bungalow, Dalrymple Dave's is the place for you. No need to travel 4 hours north to find bungalows to meet your needs. Instead of spending your free time driving to your destination, you can be hauling in a toothy predator or filling your limit of perch for a tasty feast.
Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts clean and warm day huts come with bait, a cooking element for warm food and drinks as well as propane heat to keep nice and toasty. Their on-ice bungalows feature private on ice washrooms, a BBQ, a 3 burner stove and all the utensils you need for a few nights on the hardwater. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, your food and water, and your fishing gear. Everything else is looked after!
Dalrymple Dave’s Fish Huts book up fast so don’t delay. Book your 2026 ice fishing trip today!
We take you out and bring you back in.
Contact: Les Williams
Email: dalrympledaves@gmail.com
Phone: 1-855-923-3235
Big Moose Camp
Lake Nosbonsing
If you are looking for a winter get away, or a boys fishing trip or even a summer vacation for the family, Big Moose Camp has what you need to make memories to last a lifetime.
With 14 well appointed cottages plus two beautiful trailers, Big Moose Camp can accommodate just about any size group. Each cottage or trailer is either lakefront or lakeview so every guest gets to enjoy the amazing views of Lake Nosbonsing.
For those looking for a great ice fishing trip, look no further. 11 of the 14 cottages at Big Moose are fully winterized with propane or electric heat as well as full kitchens, satellite TV and propane BBQs. For those who can't live without technology Big Moose even has Wi-Fi available for guests.
The Ice Fishing Package at Big Moose Camp includes your cottage rental as well as 24hr access to an 8x12 ice hut just off shore and a dozens minnows per guest. A plowed ice road means the walk to your hut is fast and easy and the wood stove inside will keep you toasty and warm all day long. If your looking to get into a night bite, each hut uses solar powered LED lights so you can stay out as long as you like.
The waters of Lake Nosbonsing are loaded with walleye, northern pike, bass and when the season is open; big musky!
When the bite slows down or you are looking for a change of pace, winter guests can enjoy skating on the lit rink built right on the lake or hit the trails in your snowmobile. Big Moose is located close to trail A102D and with fuel right on site, Big Moose Camp is a great jumping off point for your snowmobiling adventures this season.
Big Moose Camp isn’t just a winter wonderland. Those looking for travel options when the weather heats up will be pleased to know that Big Moose is the perfect place for a summer trip. Guests can rent pedal boats, kayaks or stand up paddle boards to explore the lake or spend the day relaxing on the sandy beach. There is plenty of docking space and a great launch for those looking to bring their boat and the fishing on Lake Nosbonsing is great all year long. Don't have a boat to bring? No problem. Big Moose rents out 14, 16, or 17' aluminum boats or take your whole group out for a fishing adventure in one of their 18' Starcraft fishing pontoon boats!
Call Big Moose Camp today and book your 2026 ice fishing trip or start planning your summer vacation, but don’t wait too long because this gem of a resort fills up fast!
Fish: Walleye, Musskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: On-Site Equipment Rental, Playground, Beach, On-Site Equipment Rentals, On-Site Fuel, Docking, Ice Hut Rentals
Fernleigh Lodge
Kashawakamak Lake
With its beautiful log cabins, home cooked meals and pristine shoreline, Fernleigh Lodge offers it’s guests the ability to leave the rat race behind and immerse themselves in Mother Natures’ warm embrace.
Whether you are looking for a family holiday filled with fun in the sun, a quiet couple’s getaway, or an action packed fishing trip with the boys, Fernleigh Lodge in Cloyne, Ontario has everything you need for a vacation you will never forget.
Stay in cozy and warm log cabins, that have the charm of days gone by but lack nothing when it comes to comfort and amenities. Every cabin comes with a fridge and freezer, stove and oven, BBQ, microwave and the all-important coffee maker, but why not take a break from cooking and enjoy home cooked breakfasts and dinners served Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays? Guests of Fernleigh Lodge rave about the amazing food they experience all while overlooking beautiful Kashawakamak Lake from their main dining room.
Enjoy canoeing, kayaking and boating along the gorgeous waters of Kashawakamak Lake. The lodge has its own boat launch and docking for you or rent a boat from the lodge and take the family out on an adventure exploring the lake.
If fishing is your passion, then Fernleigh Lodge is the place for you! These waters are teeming with feisty largemouth and smallmouth bass, tasty walleye and tackle testing northern pike. No two parts of this lake are the same and there are literally hundreds of places for you to wet a line and land your next PB!
Winterized cabins mean you can also make Fernleigh Lodge your jumping off point for your ice fishing or snowmobiling adventures. Hit the local trails or speed across Kashwakamak Lake (when it’s safe to do so) or drill a hole and try your luck nabbing a nice northern pike or tasty perch through the hardwater.
If a more relaxed winter trip is more your interest then get ready to enjoy the quiet calm of the snow covered grounds and spot local wildlife like foxes, deer, moose, coyotes and wolves.
Lodge owners Kevin and Melissa Phillips work tirelessly to make sure their guests have an unforgettable trip and leave feeling more like friends and family than customers. Give them a call today and book your next adventure at Fernleigh Lodge. They are taking 2026 bookings now so don’t delay!
Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Burbot, Whitefish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, American Plan Cottages
Amenities: Wi-Fi, Docking, On-Site Equipment Rental, On-Site Restaurant
Hot Box Huts Ice Fishing
Lake Simcoe
When it comes to fishing jumbo perch through the ice, Lake Simcoe in Southern Ontario is the place to be.
Every year anglers from all over the world travel to here to fill their limit of these tasty pan fish.
The prime location for massive schools of these plump and feisty fish is Cook’s Bay on the southwest part of the lake and right in the middle of prime jumbo fishing grounds sits Hot Box Huts.
Whether you are looking for a fun filled weekend on the ice with your friends, an expert looking to catch your limit or someone brand new to the sport looking to give it a try, Hot Box Huts is the outfitter for you.
From the time you hop in their people mover, to get taken to your heated, clean hut with holes drilled and minnows waiting, to the drive back to shore with your bucket filled and stories to tell, you will be impressed with the professionalism and knowledge the friendly team at Hot Box Huts provide their guests.
While the perch are plentiful in “Hawg Town” where Hot Box Huts stretch out into Cook’s Bay, there’s also great opportunities to land good sized northern pike as well as herring and whitefish who wander under the huts search of their next meal.
Hot Box Huts has everything you need for a fantastic day on the hardwater and if you are looking for an overnight adventure for your group, they do that to!
Give them a call today to reserve your spot as they fill up fast!
Fisheries Management Zones
In Ontario the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has divided the province into 20 Fisheries Management Zones or FMZ's. Each FMZ has specific fishing rules and regulations that vary by waterbody, region, and fish species. It is critical that you know the regulations for the FMZ you are fishing in. Failure to follow the rules can lead to fines, property seizure and more. Click the button below to learn more about the FMZ you will be visiting.
Fishing License Info
In Ontario you need a fishing license to fish recreationally. Getting caught fishing without one is a serious offense and can result in fines and seizure of property among other things. Click on the button below to find a location where a fishing license can be purchased in person.
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