Master Angler
World Class Fishing
If you’re looking for your next Master Angler, there’s no better place than a trip to Bakers Narrows Lodge. Whether you’re chasing giants on Lake Athapapuskow, Kamuchawie, or one of our other backcountry bodies of water, you’re sure to hook into something legendary during your time with us. Learn more about our main target species below:
Salvelinus namaycush
Lake Trout
The lake trout is a freshwater char within the salmon family. Other names include the mackinaw, namaycush, lake char (or charr), touladi, togue, and grey trout. They are not as common as other freshwater species but can far exceed them in size.
Lake Athapapuskow has produced trophy Lake Trout for years. We hold the Manitoba record – 64 lbs, and our guides are sure that the World Record is still down there. They have latched on to some huge Lake Trout, played them for over an hour, only to have them zip off with their hook!
To get the big Lake Trout, we fish in 70 – 110 ft of water with a jig and sucker belly. Although you will catch lots of smaller Lake Trout as well, this proves to be the most consistent method for large fish.
Largest Lake Trout caught and released recently were: 2006 – a 53 lb, 2007 – a 64 lb, and 2008 – 50 lb.
The best lake trout fishing happens in late May through mid July on high barometric pressure days with a slight chop on the water. In September & October, you will find Lake Trout in shallow water as they spawn in the fall and you’ll fish them the same as you would Northern Pike.
Sander vitreus
Walleye
Esox lucius
Northern Pike
Northern pike are truly eating machines with voracious appetites. Pike are known to take on bait fish almost their own size.
Late May through September is when the Northern Pike bite is the most active. Our guests have caught Pike as large as 49″ and weighing 25 lbs on both our fly-out lakes, and our main lake, Athapapuskow.
We find Northern Pike in the cabbage beds, or just around a deep drop off is the ideal spot to land the big Northern Pike. Methods vary from jigs and minnows, to Savage Gear, crank baits and spoons. We also slip-bobber with herring which is a ton of fun. Early morning and evening are when the Northern Pike are most active.
Micropterus dolomieu
Smallmouth Bass
Salvelinus fontinalis / Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brook & Rainbow Trout
Rainbow and Brook Trout present the most ideal spring and fall fishing! Come experience excellent Rainbow and Brook Trout fishing, with trophies up to 30″ long at Bakers Narrows Lodge. There is nothing more thrilling than to see these Rainbow Trout battle the hook; they break and clear the surface by as much as 4 to 5 feet!
Fishing methods vary from small spinners to jigs with many colors working well. In late May, just when ice is out, or in September and October the fishing for Rainbow and Brook Trout doesn’t get any better. It is definitely a sport fishing adventure that should not be passed up!
Guided Rainbow Trout for 2p: $325/day (doesn’t include boat rental)
