In-Fisherman Magazine's Featured Resorts
Northern Walleye Lodge
Dog Lake
Just 4 hours north from the boarder with Michigan lies Dog Lake, and nestled on it’s northeastern shore is Northern Walleye Lodge.
With 8 cabins between one and three bedrooms on it’s main property and an island outpost a short boat ride down the lake, Northern Walleye Lodge can accommodate both families looking for a northern vacation or outdoors enthusiasts hoping to catch their next PB. With over 2800 feet of shoreline the cabins are spread out giving guests plenty of privacy.
Each cabin has everything you need for a comfortable stay including a propane stove and oven, fridge with freezer, electric lights, pots, pans, utensils and dishes, and a BBQ. There is also a main lodge with a pool table, dart board, satellite TV and wireless internet just in case you want to relax after a long day of hauling in fish or catch the game with your fellow guests.
Search the deep waters of Dog Lake in one of the lodges rental boats or bring your own boat. You’ll be amazed at the variety of fish available. The features of this lake make it a prime location for multiple species of sportfish and Northern Walleye Lodge is in a prime location to be able to catch them all. Guests can fish for walleye, northern pike, lake trout, smallmouth bass, jumbo perch, whitefish, burbot, cisco and after a short drive to another lake nearby, brook trout!
Due to the lack of fishing pressure and selective catch and release to ensure healthy populations, anglers visiting Northern Walleye Lodge can experience both large numbers of catches as well as great chances at trophies and personal bests.
Northern Walleye Lodge has everything you need for the perfect Canadian fishing getaway. Call owners Warren and Melanie today and book your fall 2025 trip or start planning your 2026 visit. This resort fills up fast and you don’t want to miss out on the chance to catch the fish of a lifetime.
Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Burbot, Whitefish, Brook Trout
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: On-Site Store, Wi-Fi, Docking On-site Fuel
Glen Haven Resort
Big Gull Lake
Located in the heart of one of the best fishing regions in Ontario, sits Glen Haven Resort. This family friendly resort offers guests a variety of ways to stay and enjoy the cool waters of Big Gull Lake. Spend a week in one of their cozy 2 or 3 bedroom cottages or bring your RV and utilize one of their electrical hook up trailer sites.
Guests of Glen Haven can bring their boats and take advantage of the ample docking space. The waters of Big Gull Lake are loaded with walleye, northern pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass and will keep any angler, novice or pro, busy reeling up fish after fish.
Big Gull is 5840 acres with 88km of shoreline and is surrounded by Crown land. This gives the lake a remote feel without having to drive countless hours to the far north. That also means less fishing pressure so you have more opportunity to land fish in size and numbers.
If you are looking for a more relaxed vacation, Glen Haven has a beach and a shady shoreline that you can enjoy from the comfort of your favorite camp chair. Take a dip in the clear water or play with the kids on the sandy beach, there is plenty of fun to have while staying at Glen Haven Resort.
Want to explore the lake at a slower pace? Take out a kayak and paddle along the shore and experience nature at its best. Glen Haven Resort is tucked in a large bay which offers protection from the wind keeping the waters nice and calm.
Each cottage is just steps from the water so you can enjoy majestic sunsets and listen to the frogs chirping as night falls right from your front porch.
If you are looking for a spot for your 2026 vacation, why not give Glen Haven Resort a call and give them a try? You’ll be happy you did!
Fish: Burbot, Whitefish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, RV Campground
Amenities: Docking, Beach, On-Site Equipment Rentals
Fish Tale Cabins and Campground
French River
Fish Tale Cabins and Campground is a fantastic spot to stay and fish the French River system. Situated on the Wolseley River leading into Wolseley Bay and the main body of the French River, Fish Tale Cabins and Campground is the perfect jumping off point for your next angling adventure.
This resort has multiple options for guests looking to create a memorable trip. Stay in one of their 6 comfortable cabins with everything you need to enjoy your time away. Every cabin comes with kitchen utensils including tea towels and dish soap, a full kitchen, with a fridge, stove and microwave, a 4 piece bath, BBQ and a screened in porch. Just pack your personal belongings and fishing rod and you are good to go!
If camping is more your style, Fish Tale Cabins and Campground as both RV and tent sites with both electrical and water hookups available.
Guests have access to a wonderful pool for those hot days as well as a kids play area with equipment and sandbox. There is a marina with ample docking and the resort offers guests equipment rentals including aluminum boats, pontoon boats, canoes, paddle boats and kayaks.
The fishing at Fish Tale Cabins and Campground is exceptional. Whether you are looking to fill your livewell or you're on the hunt for that trophy fish of a lifetime, this fishery will not disappoint. This area of the French holds an abundance of walleye, pike, musky, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and perch, enough to keep the anglers in your group very busy.
Give Fish Tale Cabins and Campground a call and book a fall fishing trip or start planning your 2026 vacation!
Fish: Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Sturgeon, Black Crappie
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, RV Campground, Tent Campground
Amenities: On-Site Equipment Rentals, Docking, On-Site Store, Pool, Playground, On-Site Fuel
Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge
Yoke Lake
“Six lakes, six species, the ultimate in multi-species angling”- it’s not just a slogan; it’s exactly what guests of Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge can expect once their float plane touches down on the shore of Yoke Lake in Northwestern Ontario.
This fly-in or boat-in access resort offers smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, muskellunge and lake trout fishing. That’s enough species to keep any angler busy for their stay.
Guests of Slippery Winds can stick to Yoke Lake, where the main lodge and cabins are located, where all six sportfish species can be found. Folks looking for more adventure or a change of scenery can venture off to five other nearby lakes.
Utilize the “back dock”, just a short walk from the lodge to access Straw Lake. Or start on Straw Lake and take a boat ride through Straw and Sucan Creeks to reach Sucan Lake. Need more variety? Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge has three more portage lakes nearby giving you even more waters to explore.
Slippery Winds keeps their total number of guests at any one time to a maximum of 18, and with 6 different lakes available, you may find yourself in the only boat on the water. That limited fishing pressure means there are some big fish out there for you to catch!
Slippery Winds offers guided fishing adventures complete with a traditional shore lunch or guests can venture off on their own in search of trophy catches.
Once the sun has set or you just get tired of reeling up fish all day, head to the main lodge and enjoy a hearty meal prepared by their red seal certified chef. Retire to the lounge with a full belly and catch the game or sit on one of the large decks and soak in the evening while imagining all of the spots you’ll hit and the fish you’ll catch the next day.
Call Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge and start planning your trip. There’s no better time then right now to start your ultimate multi-species angling adventure.
Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch, Whitefish (Access to Multiple Lakes)
Accommodation: American Plan Cottages
Amenities: Wi-Fi, Guide Services
Kashabowie River Resort
Shebandowan Lake
Located where the mouth of the Kashabowie River enters Upper Shebandowan Lake, Kashabowie River Resort has multiple specials and packages so that everyone, from the hardcore angler to a family looking for an outdoor adventure-based vacation, can enjoy the serene nature Northwestern Ontario provides.
For anglers Kashabowie River Resort offers the Canadian/American Fishing Package. With breakfast, packed lunch and a 3-course dinner daily, plus boat rental, fuel and live bait, this package is sure to provide any fisherman the things they need for an amazing trip on the water and all the walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass they can handle. Lake trout, trophy northern pike and speckled trout are just a short portage away, which means more chances to catch your personal best of all these species.
For families looking for a wilderness getaway, Kashabowie River Resort has the Family Special. 2 adults and 2 children get 7 nights in a modern fully equipped cabin and access to the long list of amenities the resort has to offer.
Enjoy use of kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards and get some time in on the water. Or play horseshoes, frisbee golf, or on those days when the weather isn’t cooperating, borrow a board game or check out the DVD library or book exchange. There are also 2 beautiful swimming areas, one with a sandy beach, and a sauna for those looking to unwind. Guests can rent a boat to try their hand at fishing or they are welcome to bring their own boat and make use of the ample docking.
Still not enough?
Kashabowie River Resort offers an Employee Recognition Package for that special employee that goes above and beyond. How about a girls getaway with their Bachelorette Package or the Experience Fishing Package for those new to the sport who want to give it a shot with the help of a local guide and equipment provided by the resort?
There is something for everyone at Kashabowie River Resort. Reach out and book your 2026 vacation today. You’ll be happy you did!
Fish:Burbot, Lake Trout, Whitefish, Northern Pike, SMallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Speckled Trout (Access to Multiple Lakes)
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, American Plan Cottages
Amenities: On-Site Equipment Rentals, Sauna, Docking, Guide Services, On-Site Fuel
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 are 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: American Plan Cottages, Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Wi-Fi, On-Site Restaurant, Equipment Rentals, Guide Services
Fernleigh Lodge
Kashwakamak 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!
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: Burbot, Whitefish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Accommodation: American Plan Cottages, Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Docking, Wi-Fi, On-Site Equipment Rental, On-Site Restaurant
Irwin's Cabins
Bobs Lake
Irwin’s Cabins is a family-run cottage resort, located North of Kingston, in the heart of one of Ontario’s premier fishing regions- Frontenac County.
Set on the shores of expansive Bobs Lake, Irwin’s Cabins offers guests a variety of ways to stay. There are 7 basic, wood cabins, as well as 3 more modern units that current owners, Geoff & Nadine, have recently added (2 campers and a lake house). These additional rental units boast more amenities such as in-unit showers, smart tvs & A/C. Our 10-unit property is perfect for your next group outing.
Every unit at Irwin’s Cabins is lakefront, or only a few steps from it. There is a sandy, gradual entry into the clear waters of Bobs Lake, as well as a toddler play structure to keep the little ones busy. Enjoy roasting marshmallows at the huge communal firepit and share your fish stories and laughs from the day’s adventures.
Included are the on-site boat launch, dock and trailer space. Irwin’s offers rentals as well: pontoon boats, aluminum fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and stand up paddle boards are available to enjoy & explore on the water any way you please.
Bobs Lake is a very large body of water made up of many small bays and inlets, with plenty of weed lines and rocky shoals to shelter a wide variety of sportfish. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, lake trout, walleye and yellow perch roam these waters. Bobs is also known for having an abundance of crappie to keep even the most experienced pan fish addict busy.
Fall is an especially scenic time to visit, as the mature trees that cover the property turn brilliant red & fire orange when the weather starts to cool. Guests keep cozy on cooler nights with propane heat stoves in every unit. Anglers test their skills this time of year to find and catch the “big one” as fish start to gorge on any food source they can find before the winter starts.
Call owners Nadine and Geoff today to book your adventure. Bookings can be made up to 51wks ahead, and their season runs from start of May through mid-December. Units fill up quickly during prime fishing & Summer vacation times, so don’t wait too long! Grab your spot to Reel In Memories at Bobs Lake.
Fish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Accommodations: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Beach, Docking, Wi-Fi, On-Site Equipment Rental
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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