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2010 Packages - World Class Fishing in the Wilderness on Lake Athabasca

Here are the prices for 2010 for Otherside River Lodge. For 2010 Engler packages prices and details, see Engler Lake Lodge below. Also see Cliff's Message below

Northern Pike - Walleye - Lake Trout - Arctic Grayling - Whitefish

American Plan Packages at Otherside River Lodge, from Saskatoon
June 7th to Sept 12th, 2010

3-nights, 3 days fishing (Sat. to Tues)..........................$2795.00 per person
4-nights, 4 days fishing (Tues. to Sat.).........................$3595.00 per person
7-nights, 7 days fishing(Sat. to Sat.)............................$4995.00 per person
NOTE: Some weeks are 7 days only with no Tuesday split available.

You must arrive in Saskatoon the day prior to departure for the lodge. Departures to the lodge leave at 6:00 a.m. Returns from the lodge arrive in Saskatoon approximately 12:00 noon.

Package Includes:

  • Round-trip turbo prop charter flight, Saskatoon to Stony Rapids (approximately 2 hours each way). Continental breakfast and refreshments are served on the flight north.
  • Transfers in Saskatoon and Stony Rapids.
  • 20 minute float plane transportation between Stony Rapids and the Lodge.
  • Breakfast and evening dinner meals are served in the Lodge.
  • Daily noon shore lunch on the lake prepared by your guide.
  • Comfortable private cabins with separate bedrooms all with a view of the lake, hot showers, 24-hour electricity, air conditioning, and daily maid service.
  • Separate main dining lodge with lounge and meeting area with lake view.
  • Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments preceding evening dinner.
  • Wireless internet service - bring your own laptop.
  • Professional guide for each two fishermen.
  • Loaner fishing rods available; bring your own reels and tackle
  • Comfortable deluxe 18 foot fishing boats with swivel cushioned seats, four-stroke motors and two-way radios.
  • Walking trails along the river near the Lodge
  • Argo for fishing along the river.
  • Lounge and corporate meeting room.

Not Included:

  • Miscellaneous purchases, fishing tackle, fishing licence, hotel stays, optional flyouts, fishing tackle rental, gratuities, and applicable taxes.
  • Schedule changes may occur due to weather or operational factors. Athabasca Camps Inc. will not assume responsibility for connecting flights, delays, and/or hotel stays.

All package prices are in U.S. currency, based on double occupancy. Discounts available for group and family packages. Deposit of $750 per person required at time of booking to confirm reservations, payable to Athabasca Camps Inc. Balance of payment due 60 days prior to reservation date. Cancellations, all payments will be credited for future trip. We recommend cancellation insurance. All prices subject to change in event of currency or fuel price changes.

Our travel coordinator, Dodie, from Doral Travel (1-800-634-4254) can assist you with air travel, hotel reservations, and other travel arrangements.


Engler Lake Lodge and Cabins - Self Guided Fly-In Wilderness Fishing

Northern Pike -Superb Walleye - Arctic Grayling - Whitefish

3-nights, 3 days fishing (Sat. to Tues)..........................$2195.00 per person
4-nights, 4 days fishing (Tues. to Sat.).........................$2595.00 per person
7-nights, 7 days fishing(Sat. to Sat.)............................$3495.00 per person
NOTE: Some weeks are 7 days only with no Tuesday split available.

You must arrive in Saskatoon the day prior to departure for the lodge. Departures to the lodge leave at 6:00 a.m. Returns from the lodge arrive in Saskatoon approximately 12:00 noon.

Package Includes:

  • Round-trip turbo prop charter flight, Saskatoon to Stony Rapids (approximately 2 hours each way). Continental breakfast and refreshments are served on the flight north.
  • Transfers in Saskatoon and Stony Rapids.
  • 20 minute float plane transportation between Stony Rapids and Engler Lake Lodge.
  • Comfortable private cabins with a view of the lake, 24 hour electricity, central showers and bathroom facilities
  • Separate main dining lodge with home cooked meals and lounge area
  • Shore lunch boxes equipped for your use
  • Comfortable 16 foot boats with swivel seats, nets, paddles, gas and 25 hp motors
  • Radio communication to the Main Lodge
  • Satellite phone
  • Self-guided unlimited hours on your schedule
  • Camp Manager and cook on site

Not Included:

  • Miscellaneous purchases, fishing tackle, fishing licence, hotel stays, gratuities, and applicable taxes.
  • Schedule changes may occur due to weather or operational factors. Athabasca Camps Inc. will not assume responsibility for connecting flights, delays, and/or hotel stays.

All package prices are in U.S. currency, based on double occupancy. Discounts available for group and family packages. Deposit of $750 per person required at time of booking to confirm reservations, payable to Athabasca Camps Inc. Balance of payment due 60 days prior to reservation date. Cancellations, all payments will be credited for future trip. We recommend cancellation insurance. All prices subject to change in event of currency or fuel price changes.

Our travel coordinator, Dodie, from Doral Travel (1-800-634-4254) can assist you with air travel, hotel reservations, and other travel arrangements.


From the Desk of...
Cliff W. Blackmur

Life is good at Athabasca and we are grateful for the past 35 years of great support from so many loyal customers, great friends and acquaintances. We sincerely appreciate each and everyone who not only have been guests, but also arranged for groups and encouraged others to come and enjoy a fishing trip of a lifetime. We look forward to seeing you all soon.

We continue to make improvements and changes to suit the demands and wishes of today’s fisherman. Our level of service and comfort continue to be top priority.

Whether you are part of a corporate group or an individual we will do what it takes to accommodate the experience you prefer. The services that are optional at most operations are standard at Blackmur’s Athabasca Fishing Lodges. We customize your trip according to your expectations, just let us know whether it is your fishing interests, non fishing activities, side trips, scheduling, dining preferences or just plain relaxing, we will do our best to facilitate. We are well known for our variety of fishing, the number and average size of fish along with our personal service and great hospitality. It is our goal and commitment to provide our guests with the best value, from great fishing, quality meals, safe equipment, clean and comfortable lodging to professional and courteous service.

Take time to check our packages, what is included along with the following available specials.

  1. Children 15 years and younger 25% discount.
  2. Contact us for group discounts starting at 4 persons, 6 persons, 8 persons and for 10 persons or more.
  3. July 31st/2010 to August 28th/2010 – 7 nite, 7 days fishing packages - special price of $3995.00 per person.

Anyone of the above may not be duplicated with the other or any other special package price or discount offered.

The improved air transportation into Saskatoon from Chicago and Denver with direct flights should make travel much simpler from many areas.

If we can be of any assistance in arranging your fishing trip, please call 1-877-922-0957 or e-mail athabasca@sasktel.net

Most sincerely
Cliff

For more information, e-mail Blackmur's Athabasca Fishing Lodges

Blackmur's Athabasca Fishing Lodges
#13 - 52112 Range Road 222, Sherwood Park, AB T8C 1H6 Canada
Toll-free phone: 1-877-922-0957 Fax:780-922-0961