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Guests at Athabasca Fishing Lodges enjoy a caliber of fishing
that is second to none. The expectations of the most
discriminating angler are met every day with challenges and
experiences that you'll remember for years to come.
Northern Pike over 20 lbs. are common. The lodge record and provincial record is 55 inches. Our guests report catching more pike than in past years, with many 50 inches and higher. Best time: Pike fishing remains outstanding throughout the season. Check out the execptional pike action on the Simply Fishing video.
Lake Trout always provide a challenge. In these cold waters, they grow to enormous sizes, with 30 pounders and even 50 pounders! A new provincial record measuring 51 inches in length and with a 36-inch girth was calculated to be 82-83 pounds. Best time: June and July, the last week of August, and first 2 weeks of September. See the huge lakers on this Simply Fishing video.
Arctic Grayling, the "sailfish of the north" offer a lively diversion from the "tackle busting" tactics of the Pike and Lake Trout. Try catching Grayling on ultra-light spinning gear or a fly rod. Lodge record is a 22-inch Grayling, and guests report catching a higher average size in 2006. Best time: Mid-June to the end of the season.
Walleye are favorites with most guests, and are abundant in the river outlets and right in front of the lodges. Walleye average about 2-4 pounds, and our guests report catching walleye weighing up to 7.5 pounds. Best time:June and July, and first 3 weeks of August.
Flyouts and Side Trips
Experience a day or more of remote fly-in fishing at any of
the several lakes and rivers near the lodge. Our float plane will
take you to areas where you'll find the thrill of hooking fish
awaiting their first glance of a "Five of Diamonds".
 
   
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