Trophy Pike And Walleye Fishing Lodge

Why Does Silsby, High Hill And Cuddle Lakes Hold So Many Trophy Pike?
A wise trophy pike fisherman once told me that in order to catch trophy pike you have to go to where there are trophy pike. This may sound simple but it�s really the truth. Due to the conditions, policies and our track record of catching and releasing trophy pike, we are blessed to be stewards of lakes �where there are trophy pike�.

Below you will find the "simple truth" to the complicated question of why Silsby, High hill and Cuddle lakes have world class trophy pike.
 


1. Our strict catch and release policy
When we first opened up Silsby, High Hill and Cuddle lakes to fisherpersons, we knew right away that we were blessed with world-class trophy pike fishing in all three lakes. Recognizing this, we immediately implemented a strict catch-and-release policy before catch-and-release fishing was a popular trend. Single barbless hooks are mandatory on all of our lakes. We take catch-and-release fishing a step further by making sure our trophy pike are handled properly at the boat with catch-and-release cradles. In addition we take extra care when handling these trophy pike by only keeping them out of the water for a maximum of 30 seconds and supporting their bellies while holding them for a QUICK picture. When it�s time to release these beautiful trophy pike, we take as much time as needed to properly revive the fish until it's ready to swim away. These proven methods have allowed us to enjoy an extremely low mortality rate of our trophy pike, which has brought many screams of excitement and never ending smiles to our guests.
 


2. Low fishing pressure
We strategically limit the amount of fisherpersons to keep fishing pressure to a minimum. Silsby has a maximum capacity of 18 people per week and both Cuddle and High Hill have a 10 person capacity. Our lakes are 17 to 20-miles long and 3 to 5-miles wide. By limiting our capacity we also give you the chance to experience the solitude of the Northern Manitoba bush without crowds. We hope you can be one of the fortunate few to experience this.

 


3. Location, Location, Location
Due to our remote fly-in only location in Northern Manitoba and the nearest road being 90-miles away, we have exclusive rights to all of our waters. We have had and will always have TOTAL control of our trophy pike population. This fact assures you, our valued guest, that no one has ever interfered with our trophy pike fishery and no one ever will!

4. Good food makes for fat Trophy Pike

Silsby Lake is loaded with whitefish, mullet and walleyes. These three species of fish make up the diet of our trophy pike. As you can see from our photo gallery, they play a huge role in making our trophy pike very girthy. "Silsby lake is loaded with fatty's", which is a saying our guests use after being fortunate enough to experience the awesome fishing.
 


5. The perfect habitat and structure for holding trophy pike
All three of our lakes are part of the same water system and all have same characteristics, which are essential for holding trophy pike. All three lakes have many bays, islands, reefs and rock ledges. Once the summer rolls in, the lakes form thick oxygen-filled cabbage-weed weed-beds. This attracts the insects, which attract the walleyes and whitefish. Thus also attracts the trophy pike. It's the classic example of the food-chain and it makes the summer months at Silsby the best place for trophy pike in Manitoba.

Our formula for the �simple truth�

Location + forage + structure & habitat + catch and release + low fishing pressure = Monster Trophy Northern Pike

Trophy Pike And Walleye Fishing Lodge - World class fly-in Trophy Pike and Walleye fishing lodge located 450 miles north of Winnipeg Manitoba. When we first pioneered this part of the North Country in 1990, we immediately knew that we had something very special as we discovered that all three of our lakes were simply loaded with TROPHY PIKE. In the remote wilderness of Northern Manitoba, most of the lakes have good fishing for trophy pike and some lakes are better than others. Then there's the special few lakes that make up the "best of the best" category and rest assured that Sislby, High Hill, and Cuddle Lakes have a firm spot in this elite group!

It's very common for our guests to catch and release multiple TROPHY PIKE in the 41" to 53" range. Our camp record pike was caught by Bill Mullens in August of 1999 and the trophy pike measured a whopping 53.5 inches. In addition we have had guests catch as many as 26 trophies during one trip! We are very proud of these records as they reaffirm that our catch-and-release program is working as our TROPHY PIKE fishing gets better and better each year.

In addition to our trophy pike, we also have excellent fishing for Walleye and Whitefish. It's very common for Walleye fisherpersons to catch 50 to 100 Walleyes in one day. The Walleyes average in the 2 to 5-pound range. We have caught many Walleye in the 24 to 31 inch range on all three lakes. It's easy to catch all the Walleyes you need for shore-lunch.

When you combine our world class fishing with excellent equipment, accommodations, food and northern hospitality, you have the makings of a memorable Canadian fishing trip!

Fly Fishing for Trophy Pike
Picture this: Your guide quietly paddles into one of the many spring spawning bays, filled with lots of monster pike. You are standing on the bow with your polarized sunglasses and in awe at the amount of trophy pike, which you are spotting in the water. Your heart is pounding as you spot a 25-ponder laying in the mud. You raise your 9-weight fly rod with a Bunny Strip Streamer Fly tied on the line and you cast. As your fly hits the water a couple of feet in front of the fish and you start stripping, the water splashes into a V-shaped wave as the pike explodes towards your fly and nails it. The fight is on.
 

Fly-fishing for trophy Northern Pike is the fastest growing trend in our industry. Stories like the one above are told daily by the fly fisherpersons who visit our lodge. During the spring, sighting fishing is guaranteed and the best method to turn on inactive fish is with a fly. The slow presentation of a Dahlberg Diver or a Rabbit Strip proves irresistible to the trophy pike. It;s common for fly fisherpersons to out-fish conventional fisherpersons for trophy fish on any given spring day. To add to the fly fishing experience, Silsby Lake has lots of quiet sheltered bays to aid the fly fisherperson.

Whether you are an experienced fly-fisherperson or you just want to give it a try for the first time, come to Silsby to see what the hottest trend in trophy pike fishing is all about.

Perfect Accommodations (Wilderness Cabins)
Our accommodations provide all the comforts of home but they are rustic enough to maintain the feeling of being in the remote Canadian bush!

We have 5 fully insulated log-sided cabins and all have screened in verandahs. Heat is proved with thermostatically controlled wood stoves. All wood is delivered to your cabin and on those chilly days the staff will start the stove so you come home to a warm cabin. All cabins have carpeted floors and sitting rooms for your comfort. All bathrooms are private with flush toilets, sinks and hot showers. The Cabins have separate bedrooms with two beds in each. All bedding is provided for you. Each day our housekeeper will come in and clean your cabin while you are out fishing.

Below you will find a breakdown of the cabin capacities:


Shane's Cabin - Sleeps 6 people in three bedrooms
Bob's Cabin - Sleeps 2 in one bedrooms
Cam's Cabin - Sleeps 3 people in two bedrooms
Kirk's Cabin - Sleeps 8 in four bedrooms (Kirk's also has a kitchen and two full bathrooms)
Dean's Cabin - Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms (Dean's also has two full bathrooms.
At Silsby lake, we have built a flat and stable wooden sidewalk system that connects all of our buildings to each other and leads down to the docks to prevent slips and falls. All of our docks are close to the water and very stable to make it easier for physically challenged people to get in and out of the boats. There is always staff on hand to greet and assist you if needed when you come in from a long day of fighting trophies.

May 25th to September 30th

2006 Rates Per Person American plan From Winnipeg Manitoba

7 days $2885.00
4 Days $2445.00

2006 Rates Per Person American plan From Thompson Manitoba

7 Days $2445.00
4 Days $1995.00

2006 Outpost rates from Winnepeg Manitoba

7 Days $2345.00
4 Days $1945.00

2006 Outpost rates from Thompson Manitoba

7 Days $1995.00
4 Days $1595.00


American Plan Inlcudes:
7 or 4 Full Days Fishing
Accommodations in our modern cabins
Airfare from Winnipeg or Thompson
Boat, Motor & Fuel
All Meals
Bedding & Towels Supplied
Daily Maid Service
Catch & Release Policy
Single Barbless Hook
One guide per two anglers (guided pkgs. Only)
Fishing license


Outpost plan Includes:
7 or 4 Full Days Fishing
Airfare from Winnipeg or Thompson
Fishing License
Boat, Motor & Fuel
Food Supplied
Bedding & Towels Supplied
Catch & Release Policy
Single Barbless Hook
Light Housekeeping in our modern cabins
Camp Manager Cook & Guides on Request