Northern Ontario lodge within 6 hours of Toronto

[fisher]

Hoping to tap into the wealth of experience of those on this board. Planning a trip to a remote lodge somewhere within 6 hours of Toronto next year - maybe May or June. Like to drive there but may consider fly-in.

 

It'll be myself, my dad and my 10 yr old son.

 

Looking for a clean place, with good fishing for walleye and pike. May or may not bring my own boat - haven't decided if I want to trailer that far. Either a place that provides meals or we can cook ourselves.

 

Any ideas and if you have had experience there?

 

Thanks

Edited October 18, 2013 by fisher

[BucktownAngler]

lady evelyn lake

 

lots of lodges to choose from

[fisher]

Thanks Boss for the suggestion. Have you had any experience with any of the lodges on that lake, and if so, which do you recommend?

 

Thanks again

[gordy28]

I would recommend Lady Evelyn as well

I have stayed at Island 10 (American Plan) and Ellen Island (Housekeeping)

Island 10 is more expensive but we preferred its location, quality of boats (didnt bring our own) and found that Ken the owner was able to help us out more with fishing locations etc than Ellen Island - that being said though this was before I was familiar with this board any many others where you may not need as much help from the lodge

 

I would also recommend Brennan Harbour lodge in Spanish Ontario

You fish the Whalesback channel (an inlet of Lake Huron) - multi species - walleye, pike, smallmouth, musky and at certain times of year trout

If you search on this site you can find my report as well as a few others for Brennan Harbour

[paulyboy83]

Auld Reekie Lodge in Gowganda is a great place to go. They have several species specific back lakes that require little to no portage. One that is all pike, one bass, on mixed species and one walleye. Meal plan is excellent and you will not leave the dining room hungry. In fact, I'd be surprised if you left the dining room with your plate empty.

 

Hosts Urs and Dianne Brunner and their family are exceptionally accomodating and friendly.

 

I have been to this lodge many times over the last 8 years and have always had a good time.

[Rod Caster]

I hear Opimika is a pretty nice place... its near Temiskaming and North Bay.

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

french river delta and surrounding rivers is a pretty neat area if you are confident in navigating that type of waterway...

[craigdritchie]

"Northern" Ontario is a lot farther from Toronto than six hours.

[Bernie]

"Northern" Ontario is a lot farther from Toronto than six hours.

I agree Craig.

I am at Nipissing and it's hardly north

[Terry]

"Northern" Ontario is a lot farther from Toronto than six hours.

not if you fly

[lew]

"Northern" Ontario is a lot farther from Toronto than six hours.

 

Not according to alot of the guys that live along the hwy 17 corridor, infact some even think their in the "far" north

Edited October 19, 2013 by lew

[Rod Caster]

"Northern" Ontario is a lot farther from Toronto than six hours.

wrong

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ontario

[pics]

When I hit New Liskerd it starts to feel like I'm up north.. Not many guys I work with have been past Algonquin...

[shimano19]

I would check out waterfalls lodge and brennan harbor lodge. I have been to both and produced good numbers of fish with good size. the scenery and cabins are gorgeous aswell. if you want to drive 9 hours I would say go to richies end of the trail lodge for a great experience. its a nice drive and the walleye fishing is fantastic.

[little mountain]

twice i have drivin to Gogama lodge and did a 4 night fly in to Blair lake. Lots of pike and walleye for about $700. they supply 14 ft boats with 3 hp motors ,minnows and ice. U bring your own food and bedding. Cabin wasnt the greatest but for 4 guys to drink and fish it was fine.