At the Main Lodge, you can travel the 40 mile Pickerel River waterway in pursuit of walleye (pickerel), northern pike, and small and largemouth bass. At Smoky Lake Lodge, superb small and largemouth bass fishing can be had, along with northern pike. Due to active promotion of Catch & Release, Smoky and its surrounding waterways remain well-stocked with fish! You will find northern pike and small and largemouth bass at both Portage Lake Lodge and Straight Lake Outpost. Portage also boasts a walleye population.
For more detailed advice and tips, click on each lake separately.
Canoe & Fish
In an area known for its excellent fishing and canoeing opportunities, it is not surprising that many canoeists do some fishing along the way. In co-operation with Rainbow Airways, Tornado’s offers a unique canoeing adventure from Smoky Lake Lodge to Island Lake Lodge (or in reverse).
En route, an overnight stay at John Lake provides an opportunity to do some fishing and exploring. The route is neither long nor arduous, so plenty of time can be devoted to seldom-fished lakes along the way.
At either end of the canoe trip, a welcoming lodge, a more civilized existence, a shower and a home-cooked meal can be enjoyed before and after the canoe trip itself.
Fly-in or drive trips available.