Ontario OUT of DOORS Featured Musky Resorts

Cedar Lake Lodge
Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake Lodge in Northwestern Ontario, is an angler’s paradise. Sitting on a 100 acre island on Cedar Lake, Cedar Lake Lodge is the perfect getaway destination for fishermen and their families. Their cozy cabins provide all of the modern amenities you need for a comfortable stay while maintaining the rustic charm you’d expect from a Canadian fishing resort. Choose a package for your stay and spend your days exploring the 6,600 acres of prime fishing waters in a rental boat included in your stay or bring your own boat and search for the fish of your dreams.
Being on the Cedar River Watershed means there are over 15,000 total acres of water for guests to explore with six lakes available within boating distance without ever having to portage. Those waters are teaming with trophy class fish just waiting for their next meal.
If you’re a musky angler you won’t find better opportunities for the fish of a lifetime than Cedar Lake. The lake is considered a Class A Musky Fishery. That means the fishing is so good that anglers can only keep a musky 54” or longer!
If chasing cabbage dragons all day isn’t your thing or maybe you’ve caught your personal best and are looking for new challenges, don’t worry, Cedar Lake Lodge and the Cedar River Watershed offers more sportfishing action than you could possibly handle. There is an abundance of walleye, northern pike, bass, jumbo perch and black crappie with trophy class fish available in each species!
Call and start planning your 2026 adventure today before they fill up for the season!
Fish: Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Whitefish
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: On-Site Equipment Rentals, Docking, Wi-Fi

South River Resort
Lake Nipissing
South River Resort sits on the shores of South River before it empties into Lake Nipissing. This pet-friendly resort has five 2-bedroom housekeeping cottages each with all of the comforts you need to enjoy a Northern Ontario get away.
Choose from smaller or larger 2 bedroom units with full kitchens, 3 or 4 piece bathrooms, private decks and BBQs. Each cottage has a lakeview and every bed has a comfortable pillow top mattress for the kind of deep restful sleep you can only get after a full day outside enjoying nature. For those days where the weather isn’t cooperating, enjoy free satellite TV and WiFi or hop on over to the rec hall and enjoy a game of air hockey or challenge your friends to a round of billiards.
Kids will enjoy the playground or jumping off the docks into the cool waters of the South River or they can spend all day splashing in the resorts heated pool.
With access to both the South River and Lake Nipissing, there is not shortage of opportunities for the anglers in your group. Lake Nipissing is famous for its massive walleye population as well as scores of perch, smallmouth and plenty of trophy northern pike and musky.
Guests can bring their own boat and utilize the abundant dock space. The docks at South River Resort are in a sheltered area of Beatty Creek and have power access for recharging you boat batteries after a day chasing fish.
No boat? No problem! South River Resort has a fleet of 16’ rental boats with 20 and 25hp 4-stroke motors complete with electric start and depth finder units with GPS and Navionics. You can even upgrade to a 40hp Starcraft side console boat with swivel seats, fish finder and bow mounted trolling motor.
South River Resort has everything you and your family need for a wonderful, fun -filled lakeside vacation, from excellent amenities to clean and comfortable cottages to exciting angling opportunities. Call today and book your 2026 vacation before they fill up.
Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Muskellunge, Whitefish
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Pool, On-Site Equipment Rentals, Ice Hut Rentals, Docking, Playground, Wi-Fi

Blue Heron Resort
Spanish River
Blue Heron Resort is a cottage resort and RV campground located on the Lower Spanish River. With 10 housekeeping cottages and 8 RV campsites they offer their guests a variety of ways to stay and enjoy the natural beauty of Northern Ontario.
Each cottage comes with a full kitchen, a 3 or 4 piece bathroom, spacious living areas, propane BBQs and now Wi-Fi and TV’s with DVD players for those days when the weather just isn’t on your side. Larger cottages even have screened in porches for those nights where you want to enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the evening without the annoying bugs.
The mighty Spanish River contains a large variety of sportfish. Walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, musky, catfish, and sturgeon call this massive body of water home. Being the only resort on the Lower Spanish means that guests of Blue Heron Resort have plenty of spots to fish in peace and quiet without having to travel for miles to find seclusion.
For those looking for even more fishing adventure, 10 minutes from the resort the river flows into the North Channel of Lake Huron where bigger fishing opportunities await. Lake trout, rainbow trout, chinook and coho salmon, roam the depths and trophy size smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike and musky await anglers looking for a big water adventure. Being able to fish both FMZ 10 on the Spanish River and FMZ 14 on Lake Huron means there is always a new spot to try and always a new personal best to chase down.
Guests can bring their own boat and make use of the 700’ of dock space complete with hydro connections to charge your equipment and on-site fuel. Blue Heron Resort also offers plenty of boat rental options including tillers with 30 and 40hp motors, side consoles, full windshield walk-throughs and pontoon boats.
Blue Heron Resort doesn’t just cater to the fishing crowd. There are a variety of activities to keep everyone busy during their holiday. They have volleyball and badminton nets, a playground and they rent canoes and kayaks for those looking to explore the river and the surrounding wilderness.
Blue Heron Resort is the perfect spot for your next family vacation. Check out their bookings calendar on their website and call to reserve your 2026 vacation before they fill up!
Fish:Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Sturgeon, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, King Salmon, Coho Salmon
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, RV Campground
Amenities: On-Site Fuel, Docking, On-Site Store, Playground, On-Site Equipment Rentals, Wi-Fi

Eagle Lake Traditions
Eagle Lake
The famed Eagle Lake in Northwestern Ontario is a mecca of Canadian fishing destinations. With a massive population of sport fish including, walleye, musky, northern pike, smallmouth bass, perch and lake trout, this lake is a bucket list trip for anglers across North America.
On the north side of the lake tucked into Littleneck Bay is Eagle Lake Traditions. Formerly Evergreen Lodge, Eagle Lake Traditions adds modern touches to traditional Northwoods log cabins while keeping that nostalgic Canadian fishing lodge feel alive and well.
This drive-to slice of fishing paradise is perfect for the do-it-yourself vacationer with housekeeping cabins right at the water’s edge.
Visitors to Eagle Lake Traditions can choose to rent a cabin and bring their own boat or rent one of the resorts 16’ fishing boats equipped with 25hp motors as well as all safety equipment, a walleye net, livewell and storage. Guests have the option to upgrade to an 18’ boat with a 50hp motor, Humminbird Helix 7 depth finder, musky net, Minn Kota bow mount trolling motor with I-Pilot and spot lock as well as an aerated minnow cooler and local fishing maps. These boats are set up with the multi-species angler in mind and are ready for the waters of Eagle Lake.
Staying at Eagle Lake Traditions doesn’t mean guests are “roughing it”. Their horizontal log cabins have all the modern comforts you’d expect. Things like hot water showers, indoor flush toilets, and full kitchens with fridges, stoves and microwaves are a part of every cabin’s amenities. Plus, Eagle Lake Traditions is now offering guests home cooked meals to go so you still get to eat your meals based on your preferred schedule, but you get to enjoy more free time without worrying about meal prep and cooking!
The fishing on Eagle Lake is second to none with trophy musky, walleye and smallmouth within its depths. The record musky for Eagle Lake is a giant weighing 61lbs at a length of 59”! Monster walleyes roam these waters too. Catching fish in the 25”+ class is an expectation rather than a dream on this lake.
Guests of Eagle Lake Traditions can choose to search for these mammoth fish on their own or they have the option of using the lodge’s guide services to learn the local hotspots and get their techniques locked in.
If you are looking for a housekeeping cottage experience that puts you right in the middle of trophy fishing waters, look no further than Eagle Lake Traditions. Book your trip today!
Fish: Muskellunge, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Guide Services, Wi-Fi, Docking, On-Site Equipment Rental

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, docking 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.
Looking for a more relaxed vacation or some quality family time? Irwin’s Cabins has a lending library filled with board games, lawn games, cards, puzzles and books. Spend an afternoon or evening laughing with friends and family over a game of euchre or listen to the water of Bobs Lake with a book in one hand and a cold drink in the other.
Bobs Lake is a 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. This lake has so many quality fishing opportunities you can fish a different spot every time you go out and never cast a line in the same area twice during the duration of your stay.
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
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Beach, Docking, Wi-Fi, On-Site Equipment Rental

Fernleigh Lodge
Kashwakamak Lake
With its beautiful log cabins, home cooked meals and pristine shoreline, Fernleigh Lodge offers its 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 it’s 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. The 2026 season is filling up fast so don't wait!
Fish: Burbot, Whitefish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Accommodation: Housekeeping Cottages, American Plan Cottages
Amenities: Docking, Wi-Fi, On-Site Equipment Rental, On-Site Restaurant

Wabatong Lodge
Wabatongushi Lake
Wabatong Lodge is a hidden gem of a fishing camp, offering a remote, off grid experience like no other.
Located on the shores of Wabatongushi Lake, on the site of the former rail and mining town of Lochalsh, this drive-to or train-in, resort provides guests with the kind of remote northern Ontario experience that is typically reserved only for fly in camps.
If you love walleye fishing, you’ll love Wabatongushi Lake. Loaded with both eater size, and trophy size walleye, Wabatongushi’s waters will keep you reeling them up all day long.
If you’re looking for a bigger fight than walleye offer, spend some time casting weed lines and back bays for tackle busting northern pike action.
Just a short portage away from camp guests can enjoy phenomenal brook trout, lake trout and smallmouth fishing as well. Portage lakes have boats located on shore just waiting for your back lake adventure to begin.
If you are exploration minded or just need a break from landing fish all day, take some time to hike the nearby trails and enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding this remote area. Fox, Moose, bear and lynx call these woods home and the shores of Wabatongushi provide a bountiful habitat for beaver, mink, waterfowl and birds of prey like eagles and osprey.
Wabatong Lodge has an on site boat launch and ample docking for your fishing boat but if you’d like to get the full northern Ontario fishing experience consider leaving your boat at home and rent cedar strip boat and relive the glory days of northern angling. Don’t worry, the fishing at Wabatong Lodge is so good you won’t need all of the bells and whistles that are a necessary part of fishing elsewhere.
Wabatong Lodge has everything hardcore outdoors enthusiasts need to have an amazing trip to Ontario’s North without having to break the bank. This affordable vacation spot means everyone has the chance to experience everything the True North has to offer. Wabatong Lodge is taking reservations for the 2026 season so reach out and inquire about a trip today.
Fish: Burbot, Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, Lake Trout (Access to Multiple Lakes)
Accommodation: Motel/Hotel, Housekeeping Cottages
Amenities: Docking, On-Site Equipment Rentals,
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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