Fly Fishing Saskatchewan

We realize that having a great fishery is only one piece of the equation when it comes to delivering an outstanding fishing experience. That is why we have assembled the best group of guides possible and put them through our ORVIS guide school, assuring that they perform to standards set out by GWN lodges and ORVIS.

An increasingly popular method to catch these monster pike is with a fly rod. Minor Bay Lodge has all the gear and expertise on hand to enable you to try your hand at this exciting sport.

Simply put, when it comes to monster pike, Saskatchewan's Wollaston Lake is hard to beat. Consistent catches of 50" plus specimens have made this the ultimate destination for the trophy pike hunter. Wollaston's 1100 square miles are blessed with countless shallow fertile bays that fill up with big northerns in the spring, and supplemented with an equally impressive number of deep weed beds that many big fish call home in the later months. These factors combined with Wollaston's ideal geographical positioning, low fishing pressure and long standing catch and release policies have created the perfect pike fishery.

In addition to the great pike fishing, Wollaston has very good, and virtually untapped lake trout fishing. There have been many of 50lb+ lakers taken over the years. Often these huge prehistoric beasts are taken on trolling rigs in the deep holes, but can also be caught on shallow shoals in the spring and fall when the water temperature is cooler.

Many of the streams and rivers flowing into Wollaston Lake offer good opportunities for Arctic Grayling. These feisty beauties will take smaller nymphs and dry flies in the 12-18 sizes. For the spin-fisherman, smaller spinners and jigs will also work quite well.

Although we are located at the northern end of the walleye range Wollaston Lake as well as many of our daily fly out lakes produce good numbers of trophy quality walleye.  Walleye in the low to mid 20-inch range are common with trophies in excess of 30-inches caught and released fairly regularly by our guests.

Fly Fishing Saskatchewan - The lodge is located in a sheltered bay on the southeastern shore of famous Wollaston Lake in northern Saskatchewan, 435 air miles north of Saskatoon.
McDONALD RIVER - Northern Pike, Walleye & Lake Trout

2 - 14 foot boats with 15 hp Honda outboards & 1 -14 foot boat with an 8 hp Yamaha on Bartle Lake

Accommodates 2 - 4 guests

As its name suggests, McDonald River is actually a 7 mile long by � mile wide widening of a river flowing from SW to NE. McDonald River has had very limited fishing pressure. Last summer McDonald River produced trophy pike up to 46" and numerous walleye, with several walleye reaching the 30" mark.

Bartle Lake, a short � mile portage at the north end of McDonald River, offers some fast lake trout action with lakers in the 6 - 10 pound range being fairly common. Bartle Lake is also home to some excellent northern pike. There is a 14-foot boat with an 8-hp motor cached on Bartle Lake near the portage.


SPENCE LAKE - Northern Pike & Walleye
3 - 15 foot boats with 15 hp Honda outboards

Accommodates 4 - 6 guests

Spence Lake, which runs SW to NE is 7 miles long by 1 � miles wide. The camp is located approximately half way up the lake's west shore

This tea-coloured lake has produced excellent trophy northern pike up to 48". Spence Lake also offers anglers some great walleye fishing. Spence Lake has produced walleyes up to 32" and always offers fast action.

The cabin on Spence Lake was renovated in 1999. The cabin has separate kitchen and bedroom areas, a gravity-feed water system, a propane hot water tank and electricity provided by a gas powered generator. A few final touches will be made to Spence Lake this spring.

Enjoy 5-star meals served in the comfort of the dining room situated in the main lodge.

Our kitchen and lodge staff strives to offer the best service possible, from our chef who continuously treats us to new gourmet delights to our servers who know that you may prefer margarine instead of butter on your toast, to the bartender who remembers you like two olives in your very dry vodka martini.

From unique cream soups, delicious appetizers, gourmet main courses, to delectable desserts ~ and all made from "scratch", Ron and his staff do their utmost to ensure that our guests' dining experience compliments (and sometimes surpasses) the exceptional fishing we offer our guests!

June 11th - July 31

A $1000 deposit is required per person to reserve space.

American Plan Features

Experienced, professional guide.
Delicious home cooked meals prepared by our chef and served in our comfortable dining room by our friendly shore staff.
Exceptional accommodations in private, fully modern guest cabins, ranging in size from two bedroom, two guest cabins to our deluxe four bedroom, eight guest cabins. All are equipped with electric lights and electric baseboard heat, comfortable double beds and full three-piece bathrooms with large glass-door shower stalls.
Custom made 18' and 20' aluminum boats featuring padded swivel seats, floorboards, large casting decks, electric motors, fish locators and powered by 50 hp 4-stroke engines.
Outpost Features

Float plane transfers from and to the outpost camp.
14' or 15' boats equipped with floater seat cushions, landing cradles, paddles, gas and powered by reliable 15hp 4-stroke outboards.
Wood-framed cabin on one of exclusive outpost lakes, equipped with a propane stove, propane refrigerator, propane lights and a propane heater.
All cooking and eating utensils.
Propane barbeque.
Sleeping Bags.
Included in all packages:

Round trip air from Saskatoon to Points North landing.
Airport meet-and-greet service upon arrival in Saskatoon.
Ground transfers between the airport and hotel in Saskatoon and between Points North Landing and Lodge.
Not Included:

Staff and guide gratuities(American Plan packages).
Federal goods and services tax and Saskatchewan sales tax.
Overnight accommodations and meals in Saskatoon.
Groceries (outpost packages).
Optional Extras:

Daily fly-outs to our exclusive, remote fly-out lakes.
Tackle, confectionery, soft drink, souvenir, liquor.