Goose Bay Camps
Goose Bay Camps has several different locations in Northern Ontario offering everything from lodging, fishing and hiking. Goose Bay offers rates for day or multiday fishing for northern pike (among other species of sport fish) at rates designed to be within reach of most budgets. The primary location for these trips is across the Minnesota border at International Falls and near Ear Falls, Ontario. Rates are designed to be "a la carte," where you can hire a guide and split the cost between two people, rent boats if wanted. By deciding where you want to fish, you can manage costs and still have a guide to keep the hits coming. Bring your own foul-weather gear, food, drinks and camera. Use of fishing gear can be arranged for a small fee.
Goose Bay Camps
Box 68W
Ear Falls, ON P0V 1T0
807-222-3313
lacseul.com
Young's Wilderness Camp
Young's Wilderness Camp is in Eastern Ontario and offers an inexpensive way to guided pike fishing. The lodge and camp is a boat in lodge, reducing the costs by not having to pay for an air charter into the fishing areas. Guides operate pike trips between mid-May through September. Guide rates are available by the day and are priced to include two people. Boat rentals and options to add a third person for a reduced rate are available. Provide your own gear, food, drinks and foul weather gear.
Young's Wilderness Camp
Box 126
Nestor Falls, ON P0X 1K0
807-484-2930
youngswildernesscamp.com
Shoal Lake Lodge
Shoal Lake Lodge offers guide rates that make pike fishing reachable for even modest budgets. Trips are designed for two people, with options for additional anglers at an additional fee. The Shoal Lake Lodge offers packages for lodging and fishing. Shoal Lake Lodge packages include all lodging, meals, guides and boat services. Shoal Lake is reachable by car and is 20 miles west of Kenora, Ontario. Bring your own gear, foul weather clothing and any personal items you may need during your trip or stay.
Shoal Lake Lodge
Box 31
Kejick, ON P0X 1E0
705-261-2277
shoallakelodge.net
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
