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Big North Lodge and Fly-In Outposts

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Province:

Ontario

Ontario Regions:

Northern Ontario

Go to Our Website

www.bignorthlodge.com

Operators Name:

Alex & Pat Rheault

Big North Lodge & Fly-In Outposts
P.O. Box 24
Minaki, Ontario
Canada
P0X 1J0

Phone/Fax: (Year Round) 807-224-4318
Toll Free: 1-800-387-3577
Email: bignorthlodge@xplornet.com

About Us

Big North Lodge and Fly-In Outposts
Fishing at Big North Lodge starts right from our docks. Throughout the season, from May to October, fishing is excellent for walleye, Northern Pike, Bass and there is the ever elusive Muskie for the experienced, patient fisherman. Five fishing lakes, Gun Lake, Little Sand Lake, Big Sand Lake, Rough Rock Lake and Pistol Lake, on the Winnipeg River System can be reached by boat without portaging.

Our guides are experienced and well qualified to make your fishing trip a memorable success. Who can forget the famous shore lunches, expertly prepared by your guide. A feast of fresh walleye with all the trimmings is well worth telling your friends about.

We encourage fishermen to participate in this Catch and Release Program. Big North Lodge is a member of the "Minaki Fish & Wildlife Association". The aim of the Association is to promote the "Live Release of Trophy Fish" to help maintain the Winnipeg River System as one of the best for trophy fishing. In recognition for participation in "LIVE RELEASE", guests are presented with a trophy release pin.

Safe, comfortable 17' Lund Outfitters featuring pedestal seats, non-slip marine vinyl floors, live wells, new 4-stroke 50 h.p. Mercury motors with electric start, and power trim. Fish all day in comfort. Trolling motors and fish locators are available for rent.

Our docks with individual slips, provide convenient, sheltered docking for our Lund Outfitters, as well as docking for guests' own boats. Power available at docks.

Accomodations

Big North Lodge offers deluxe accommodations, excellent food and friendly service in a quiet, secluded atmosphere.

Enjoy the beauty of a wilderness setting with all the comforts of home. Fully modern cottages, comfortably furnished, can accommodate 2 to 6 people and as many as 10 to 12 in our large 4 bedroom cottage. All have propane or electric heat, electricity, hot and cold running water, private bathroom with basin, shower, tubs and flush toilet.

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Fishing Locations

At Big North Lodge in Minaki near Kenora you will find a cedar main lodge and 6 cottages all situated along the shoreline to allow a beautiful view of Gun Lake on the Winnipeg River System. Our family operated resort was built 27 years ago by your hosts Pat & Alex Rheault.

Our camp, with a maximum capacity of 30 guests, is small enough to be considered your own private fishing lodge, but has the advantages of personalized service and hospitality offered by The Rheault family (Alex, Pat, Jess & Zach) and their staff. Both American Plan and Housekeeping Packages are available.
Clear customs at International Falls, Minnesota to Fort Frances, Ontario and follow Hwy. 71 to junction with Hwy. 17. Travel west for 2 miles on Hwy. 17 to Kenora Bypass, Hwy. 17A. Turn right after 15 miles at Hyw. 596 to Minaki. Follow 596 north for 25 miles to BIG NORTH ROAD.

RIVER AIR BASE FOR FLY-IN OUTPOSTS

Drive 2 miles past Big North Road to junction of Hwy. 596 and Hwy. 525. Turn left onto Hwy. 525. River Air is the first drive way on the right hand side.

YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT

There is a 3,000 ft. paved air strip 4 miles from the lodge. Call us and we will meet your plane.

Types of Fish

Great Fishing..."upscale" accommodations
available in a remote, private and peaceful setting on the mainland at Minaki on the Winnipeg River System. Walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and muskie fishing. We offer American Plan and Housekeeping Packages.

Experience Unbelievable Fly-In Fishing at our "Trophy Waters" Roger Lake & Maynard Lake Outposts

Prices & Packages

AMERICAN PLAN FISHING PACKAGE
Includes fully modern cabin, linens, towels, all meals, daily maid service, boat & motor, 5 gal. of gas per day, fish wrapping, freezer service and ice, dinner the night of your arrival and breakfast the day of your departure. (Fishing License & Bait extra).

PER PERSON   4 Nights/3 Days   5 Nights/4 Days   6 Nights/5 Days
2 Persons/Boat   $1060 US   $1290 US   $1490 US
3 Persons/Boat   $865 US   $1065 US   $1265 US

HOUSEKEEPING PLAN PACKAGES
Includes fully modern cabins with screened porches, sun decks, blankets, linen, towels, dishes, cooking utensils, propane & electric heat, fridge, stove, propane BBQ, microwave, freezer service and bottled water.

PLAN A: Includes Boat, Motor & 5 Gal. Gas Per Day

PER PERSON   Weekly   Daily
2 Persons/Boat   $960 U.S. Funds   $160 U.S. Funds
3 Persons/Boat   $735 U.S. Funds   $125 U.S. Funds
PLAN B: Includes Own Boat Dockage & Launching

PER PERSON Weekly PER PERSON Daily
$480 U.S. Funds $80 U.S. Funds

Payment & Terms:

Reservations require a 25% deposit per person Arrival time 3:00 p.m. - Departure time 10:00 a.m. All reserved days are paid for at check-in. There are no refunds for early departures. FINAL PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY VISA accepted for deposits only. OTHER SERVICES Long distance telephone service at Main Lodge. Gas, Ice, Live Bait, Lake Maps, Fishing & Hunting Licenses available. Guests using lodge boats & motors are responsible for all physical damage