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Getting There
Flight to Edmonton, AB on regularly scheduled commercial airline
Overnight in Edmonton
Flight to Stony Rapids, SK on chartered aircraft or regularly scheduled airline
15 minute float plane ride to lodge
Private charter flight from Goderich, ON to Pickle Lake, ON
Van shuttle to landing on Lake St. Joseph - 30 minutes
Shuttle on large barge from landing to lodge - 15 minutes
Optional: drive to landing on Lake St. Joseph (approximately 1,300 kilometres - 16 hours - from Toronto)
The Fishing
Northern Pike and Walleye (Pickerel)
Arctic Grayling
Lake and River
Northern Pike and Walleye (Pickerel)
Lake
Boats, Motors & Guides
16' Aluminum Boats with bow casting platform; 40 HP Yamahas
One Pontoon Boat
Specialized Aluminum Jon Boats with Guide's Platform for River Trips
Daily Guide is included per boat
18.5 foot Aluminum Boats with bow casting platform; 50 hp motors
One Guide is included for each group of 8-9 fishermen, to be shared among the boats over the course of the trip;
Additional guides available, per boat, at additional cost
Fishing rods and reels will be made available at no additional cost
Accommodations & Meals
Each cabin accommodates four people
Electric heat
Full bathroom facilities including hot and cold running water
Clean linens and bedding are supplied
Maid service is provided daily
3 meals per day; fresh fish shore lunch provided or sandwiches
Two-bedroom suites which sleep up to four people
Three suites are adjoined with a shared front porch
Include: a small refrigerator for snacks and beverages, bedding, linens, towels, heating, ceiling fans, a three-piece bathroom.
Two-bedroom log cabins
three-piece baths with showers, a large living area and a complete kitchen.
A wood-burning stove with ample fire wood
All bedding, towels and linens are provided
3 meals per day; fresh fish shore lunch provided or sandwiches
Unique Attributes
Protected areas on lake ensure access to fishing even on high-wind days
Optional river excursions on specially-equipped boats provide access to a wider range of fishable water and sight-fishing for large pike
Unique history of lodge and surrounding property provides interesting additional attraction including old church and graves and restored Hudson's Bay trading post cabin
Extremely large body of open water and numerous bays provide unlimited number of fishing spots
Warm, family-like vibe with beautiful deck area overlooking sitting area around campfire
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Trip Costs
$5,400 (Canadian) includes trip package cost of $4,865 and 11% taxes for
5 days of fishing (August 24th - 29th)
5 nights of accommodations
3 meals per day
boat, motor and gas
one guide per boat
return flight from Edmonton to Stony Rapids to Edmonton
float plane flight to camp
Optional river trip is $350 per day per person, subject to availability (highly recommended)
Additional costs:
flight to Edmonton
shared hotel room expense in Edmonton prior to early flight out to Stony Rapids the following morning
Gratuities (approximately $400 per person, suggested)
$4,514 * (Canadian) includes trip package cost of $3,995 and 13% HST for
return flight: Goderich, ON - Pickle Lake, ON - Goderich,ON
4 days of fishing
5 nights of accommodations (August
3 meals per day
boat, motor and gas
one guide per 8-9 fishermen, shared over the course of 4 days
additional Guides available at $350 per day (per boat)
live bait (minnows) are available at additional cost
Gratuities (approximately $400 per person, suggested)
* - based on a group of 9 fishermen; waiting for price if a larger aircraft (up to 15 passengers) is required
Notes on Comparing the Two Trip Options
After adding in the cost of additional guides at Old Post Lodge to ensure that each boat has a guide for each of the four days, the total cost for the Old Post Lodge option, including taxes, is approximately $300 less expensive than the total cost for the Cree River Lodge option.
The Cree River Lodge option provides one extra day of guided fishing (five days in total) compared with the Old Post Lodge option (4 in total).
The exciting experience of sight fishing for large Northern Pike is available only as part of the optional River Trip with the Cree River Lodge option.
There are additional costs associated with getting to Edmonton for the Cree River Lodge option.
The logistics and costs for getting to the airport in Goderich, ON for the Old Post Lodge option are not included here.
For the Charter Aircraft travel from Goderich, ON to Pickle Lake, ON, for the Old Post Lodge option, there must be either 9 or 15 people committed to this option.
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