Northland Paradise Lodge is situated on a series of five adjoining lakes that stretch for 30 miles (50 km.). Snake Island, Cassels and Rabbit Lakes all have smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, lake trout and whitefish. Gosselin Lake has northerns and some bass. Oboshkong Lake has walleye, bass, northerns and whitefish. A short portage will take you to either Sunrise Lake for lakers, northerns and bass or to Blueberry Lake and then on to Dalton or Telford Lakes where huge bass see very few fishermen a year. It's a fly tier's dream come true!

Begin fishing the open waters with lures for lake trout in mid May (dates vary with the third Saturday). Later and until season closes on September 30, catch up to 20 pound (10 kg) lakers with downriggers or steel line. Battle a trophy size smallmouth bass (6 lb. plus/3 kg.) during the summer and early fall. Fight a northern pike (up to 25 lbs./10 kg.) either through the ice or in open waters. Bring your favorite lure to catch a walleye/pickerel (some in the 15 lb./7 kg. range) in both the early morning mist and in the evenings under almost unbelievable colored sunsets.

Winter ice fishing starts after mid December for whitefish (season on this species is open all year) and starts on February 15 and continues through to March 15 (new opening/closing dates effective this year) for lakers, northerns and walleye, some up to 15 lbs. or 7 kg., are common at this time of year. Although not a common winter catch, ling are delicious either right from the frying pan or fresh out of our smoker. The season for ling is open all year but they are usually caught through the ice.

For more info on ice fishing, ice conditions and how's the fishing has been this winter, click on the ice fishing page.

We encourage catch and release of the larger fish of all species to retain limit catches for future generations. Don't forget the camera!

Our 14 foot aluminum boats are powered by modern Mercury 9.9 outboards and are supplied with all safety equipment required by law including anchor, oars, life jackets and safety kits. Personal fishing tackle, nets, fish finders and rain gear are not supplied. Gas is included in the daily/weekly rental fees.

Check-in times for weekly packages are after 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and check-out times are before 11:00 a.m. on the following Saturdays. For overnight packages, the same times apply for each day. Please inquire about any variations that can be made to these time schedules.

Responsible use of alcoholic beverages is allowed on lodge property. However, we are not a licensed outlet for the sale of these beverages.

Pets are always welcome.

Would you like to know how the fishing has been during the past week? Check out the Weekly Fishing Report page which can be accessed in the menu at the top of this page.

Key Benefits

• Up to date fishing reports, best lures and water temperatures along with tips from our guests.

• Ice, live bait and tackle available at the lodge.

• Indoor lighted cleaning station. Free fish cleaning and freezing available on request.

• Caught a "wall hanger"? We will supply free freezer space for the duration of your vacation.

• Marg's ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT meals on some package plans.

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