From spinning to bait casting to fly fishing, guests of Hawk Lake can experience some of the finest, fast-action Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout and trophy Walleye fishing available in Northwest Ontario. The number and diversity of this Canadian Shield Lakes system provides the flexibility necessary to guarantee you the best angling opportunities in any season. Come and see why these lakes have been called "some of the best Smallmouth Bass waters in North America."
Hawk Lake Lodge guests can fish whenever they desire. There are no limitations on time as are found at many lodges. Your hosts, Ben and Frank Walker as well as our knowledgeable staff, are always available to assist you, offer up-to-date fishing advice and service. We are all anglers ourselves who have extensive experience both on our waters as well as other locations. We would be very happy to chat with you at any time regarding your interests and fishing experience, making recommendations regarding the best fishing techniques and fishing locations for you.
Experience fishing our many portage lakes with ease. Clean, maintained portage trails vary in length from 150 to 3800 feet. Boats and motors on the outlakes are serviced each morning. All you need is your fishing gear, lunch and life jacket. Portage service is available should you require assistance.
Fish and fishing are very subject to water temperature, wind, weather, season and spawning cycles. We want you to be comfortable and successful on our waters. Learn about the best fishing locales, best baits and most productive methods.
Conservation Policies
Hawk Lake Lodge requires catch and release angling and the use of barbless hooks. We also strongly discourage fishing for any spawning/bedded fish. After photographing your catch we ask that you quickly release any fish caught. Barbless hooks, given proper angling techniques, results in virtually no lost fish. We would be very happy to show you the various conservation practices that result in very high levels of post release fish survival. Catch and release fishing, barbless hooks and other conservation policies have resulted in Hawk Lake and surrounding lakes being the trophy lakes that they currently are. Testament to these policies are the numerous Catch and Release class world records that these lakes have produced in recent years.
We want your fishing experience at Hawk Lake Lodge to be the best. Fish the way you are most comfortable - either with or without guides. However, we strongly recommend that all novice anglers and first time guests use guides. This will result in a more rewarding fishing experience. Please make guide reservations at your earliest opportunity, as availability is strictly limited. The rate for guides in 2008 is $185 per day per boat (8:00 AM – 5:00PM).
It is our obligation to provide guests as much information about our lakes and fishing as possible. All staff are avid fisherman who spend much of their time on the water locally and regionally.The Staff is eager to chat with you regarding the very latest in fishing locations and techniques. All the lakes are mapped and depth charted, and we are pleased to review lake maps any time of day.
The fishing guide staff along with Frank & Ben Walker, the owner-managers, are available for any personal instruction or advice you may need.
Tackle Recommendations
To help you prepare for your trip; following is a list of tackle recommendations that work on our system of lakes. If you do not own or wish to purchase tackle, easy to use quality equipment is available for your use, at no charge.
We recommend that you re-spool your reel with fresh, new monofilament line of a clear or low visibility green color, 8 – 12 lb. test. Braided lines of 10 to 30 pounds may also be used. Should you lose a lure or need additional items our tackle and fly shop carries a large selection of lures that work on our lakes.
