Featured Fishing Retreats in Canada
Lac Seul’s Evergreen Lodge – Ontario
Pike. Walleye. Lake trout. Lac Seul is legendary — and Evergreen gives you cabin-on-the-bay access, with boats, guides, and tackle available onsite. It’s rustic in the best way, with a fish-cleaning hut out back and trophy photos on the wall.
Price per night: $195+
Ear Falls, Ontario
Plummer’s Great Bear Lake Lodge – Northwest Territories
One of the most iconic fishing lodges in the world. You’re here for monster lake trout and Arctic grayling — in one of the most remote, pristine watersheds on Earth. Fly-in only. No roads. No crowds. Just 50+ pound lakers and pure northern quiet.
Price per night: $850+ (all-inclusive, fly-in)
Great Bear Lake, Northwest Territories
The Lodge at Pine Cove – Ontario
Not your average fish camp. This upscale wilderness lodge sits along the French River, with canoes included and fishing gear available. You can head out on your own or take a guided trip downstream. Expect quiet bays, big skies, and evenings by the fire.
Price per night: $340+
Northeastern Ontario
Tazin Lake Lodge – Saskatchewan
Huge northern pike, clear glacial-fed water, and fly-out vibes. Tazin Lake Lodge serves up serious fishing with 30–50 inch pike caught every season. It's remote, rugged, and tailored to anglers who want more time on the water and less time in transit.
Price per night: $780+ (fly-in lodge)
Tazin Lake, Saskatchewan
Eagle Lake Island Lodge – Ontario
You stay on an island. You fish all day. You eat walleye fresh off the dock. This place has the old-school fish lodge feel — cabins, screened porches, rowboats, and the kind of storytelling that starts at dinner and ends past midnight.
Price per night: $215+
Eagle Lake, Ontario
Skeena River Lodge – British Columbia
This is a fly-fishing basecamp built for serious steelhead chasers. Located on the world-famous Skeena system, this lodge connects you to epic runs and offers custom guiding packages. Peak season gets busy — for good reason.
Price per night: $625+ (with guide)
Terrace, British Columbia
Kenauk Nature – Quebec
One of the largest private nature reserves in North America, with multiple lakes, fishing cabins, and catch-and-release zones. Great for beginners and fly anglers alike. Lakes are stocked, quiet, and beautifully spread out.
Price per night: $295+
Montebello, Quebec
Camp Bonaventure – Quebec
Salmon fishing on a wild Gaspé Peninsula river? Say no more. Camp Bonaventure is a premium fly-fishing lodge with world-class guides and access to some of the clearest Atlantic salmon rivers in Canada.
Price per night: $825+
Bonaventure River, Quebec
Cast. Catch. Camp. Repeat.
These are the places where water, solitude, and story-worthy catches all line up. Whether you're paddling out before sunrise, hiking to a quiet bend in the river, or trolling deep water from a guided boat, these retreats deliver on Canadian fishing at its best.
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Booking Tips for Fishing Retreats
May–September is prime for most freshwater species.
For salmon: aim for late June–August in BC and Quebec rivers.
Fly-in lodges book out fast — reserve 6+ months ahead.
Bring your own tackle if possible. Check license requirements per province.
Best airport access: Thunder Bay, Yellowknife, Terrace, Gaspé, Winnipeg
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