World Class Walleye and Northern Pike fishing
In the heart of Ontario's Great Canadian Shield country you will find Allanwater; a small, friendly, owner-operated fishing lodge.
We are one of the few access points to Canada's Wabikimi provincial park, a wilderness preserve larger in area than Wyoming's Yellowstone. The only lodge in a vast chain of lakes nestled at the confluence of the Brightsand and Allanwater rivers, Allanwater is 25 miles from the nearest road. We are easily accessible by floatplane.
You will have access to the vibrant, flowing waters of the Brightsand and Allanwater rivers (two prominent river systems). There are also glacial formed lakes that offer fabulous Walleye and Northern Pike fishing all season long. After you leave the camp, you are soon in unknown virgin waters teeming with fish. Adding to the thrill of catching that trophy fish is the fulfillment of the desire many share for primitive areas and real bush country.
In the early 1900s, the Hudson's Bay Company built a trading post at the present day location of Allanwater Bridge Lodge. Today you will find Allanwater has been transformed to a friendly, owner-operated lodge. Its log cabins and buildings, coupled with a rustic atmosphere are reminiscent of a lodge one may have experienced in the 1940s.
We look forward to providing you with the opportunity for an unbeatable wilderness fishing vacation.
fishing AT ALLANWATER
We can safely say that Walleye and Northern Pike fishing at Allanwater is hard to beat. Because of the two river systems there is more flowing water here than you will find anywhere in this part of Ontario.
Allanwater is surrounded by unknown virgin waters teeming with fish. So adding to the thrill of catching that trophy fish is the fulfillment of the desire many share for primitive areas and real bush country. 
Healthy flowing waters and structure, such as we have at Allanwater, supply much of the needed nutrients that provide ideal habitat and excellent spawning ground for Walleye. This goes a long way toward keeping Allanwater a top producer of Walleye and Northern Pike.
Walleye commonly range from 1½ - 6 pounds with an occasional trophy size of 8 - 12½ pounds! We have recorded over 30 Walleye in the 5+ pound range per season for the last 10 years. Allanwater and the Brightsand River systems produce trophy Walleye and Northern consistently!
Generally, 10% of most lakes are productive. We believe that 40% of our waters are productive due to the many islands, reefs and geological formations. Lake Kawaweogama has a dotted esker which runs its entire length. We average about 40 Northern Pike in the 14 - 24 pound range each season! The record Pike during our 22 years is 36 pounds, with a record walleye at 12½ pounds.
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Allanwater Outposts also Available
At Allanwater and our outposts, we encourage and highly recommend responsible catch and release fishing in the interest or preserving this valuable resource for future generations. Certainly, the finest tasting Walleye are 1½ - 2 pounds.
THE ACCOMODATIONS
The main camp at Allanwater Bridge Lodge offers clean cabins with running water, comfortable beds, bottle gas cooking stoves, refrigerators, tables, chairs and all cooking utensils, pots, pans and dinnerware. Pillows and cases are provided. If you require blankets and sheets there is an additional charge of $10 per person. The main camp has conveniently located showers and flush toilets.
Allanwater provides wide model 14 and 16 foot Lund boats and Honda or Mercury 15 Hp outboards.
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THE OUTPOSTS
Allanwater Bridge Lodge has two fully equipped outpost cabins. The first is twenty miles south on Lake Sesaganaga and the second is forty miles north on Burntrock Lake, on the beautiful Palisades River chain.
Needless to say, Walleye and Northern Pike fishing is excellent at both locations though our Burntrock location is primarily a Walleye lake.
As an added bonus, Lake Sesaganaga outpost is located in a good lake Trout area due to its vast size and depths. Trout fishing is best from May 15 until mid-June and then again after mid-September. A vacation at either one of our outpost camps is a trip that will be long remembered.
To save time and money, you can take a floatplane directly from Savant Lake to the outposts. All necessary arrangements can be made with West Caribou Air.
GETTING HERE!
The Sesaganaga Outpost - "Many Rooms"
In the Ojibwa language, Sesaganaga means "many rooms." Visitors here will find this to be true as they round each new point and discover yet another bay.
The outpost on Sesaganaga Lake, south of Allanwater Bridge Lodge, is a newer log cabin, ready to accommodate 8 people and equipped for housekeeping.
Features include:
- Hot and cold running water plus shower room addition.
- Crystal clear cold pure well water.
- Walkway all the way to the beach.
- Electric start honda 15 hp battery provided.
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The Burntrock Outpost
This outpost is located 40 miles due north of Allanwater Bridge Lodge, in Wabikimi Park's interior and is the only outpost on this 4200 acre lake. Each cabin can accommodate up to 5 fishermen and is equipped for housekeeping.
Located deep within the Wabikimi Provincial Park (one of Canada's largest) Burntrock Lake Outpost offers superb Walleye and Northern Pike fishing, with catches between 2-10 pounds being common.
Features include:
- New solar powered system.
- 100 foot of walkway.
- hot and cold running water and shower.
WHAT TO BRING
Below is a list of items we suggest you bring with you for your trip to Allanwater Bridge Lodge:
- Sleeping bag [or $10 linen charge]
- Rainwear and good foot wear
- Coast guard approved life vest
- Bath towels, scrubbies and soap
- Fish locator
- Bug dope
- Snow machine suit /spring & fall
- Swim suit and sun block
- Fly-in limit gear to 100 LB per man!
- Flashlight and/or lantern
Walleye: medium action rig 6-10 LB test and jigs, lots 3/8 -½ but also ¼ in sprint and 3½ tails - black/white, yellow/orange and day glow colors
Northern: 8-20 LB rod-reel combo and anything that moves!
Generally, it is best to pack light. If you really need something we can probably get it for you. If all your groceries become lost en route to us you most likely would still leave here heavier on the fish you'd eat.
NOTE
Weight Limits - VERY IMPORTANT Aircraft space is limited. Please pack light and compact. Up to 100 lbs per person is allowed (for gear, food and beverages). For longer flights (I.E. Outpost camps) this limit may be reduced (depending upon party size). Overload charges may apply where additional weight and bulk require additional flights. Please contact us with passenger weights before the trip, and we will advise exactly how much cargo you can bring to avoid overload charges.
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Driving Instructions to Allanwater
If driving through Wisconsin or Minnesota, cross the border at Pigeon River; take Highway 17 to Highway 599 north to Savant Lake.
If driving through Michigan, take Highway 17 to White River to Route 631, then north to Hornepayne, and continue through Thunder Bay to Highway 599 north to Savant Lake.
Our customers fly into camp from Savant Lake. Allanwater is serviced by:
West Caribou Air: 807-584-2944 (summer) 807-476-0323 (winter)
Packages and Prices
| Package |
Location |
Fish Species |
Package Number |
Cost USD pp |
| Parties of 2+ 5 days |
Allanwater Bridge Lodge
|
-Walleye -Pike |
AWBL/2+/5D |
$699 |
|
Parties of 2+ 7 days
|
Burntrock OutPost
|
-Walleye -Pike
|
BRO/2+/7D |
$899 |
|
Parties of 2+ 7 days
|
Seseganaga Outpost
|
-Walleye -Pike
|
SESO/2+/7D |
899 |
|
Parties of 2+ 7 days
|
Redman Outpost
|
-Walleye -Pike
|
REDM/2+/7D |
899 |
|
Parties of 2+ child under 12
|
Allanwater Bridge Lodge
|
-Walleye -Pike
|
AWBL/2+/5Dchld |
$499 |
|
Parties of 3
|
ALL
|
N/A
|
Additive for parties of 1 and 3 |
$100 |
NOTE:
These prices subject to change without notice to account for fuel surcharges and US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rates. Taxes are not included in the price and must be added. A 3% surcharge is also added for payments made by Visa.
Main Camp Rates (2007)
Extra day rates, not including Canadian provincial and federal taxes, at Allanwater's main camp are:
- $90.00 USD per person, per day.
- $45.00 USD per day [children under 12].
This rate includes:
- a furnished cabin
- airfare (some weight restrictions apply)
- 14 and 16 foot Lund boats
- 15 hp Honda 4-cycle motors
- boat and motor insurance
- unlimited gas
- freezer service
Outpost Rates (2007)
Outpost rates include:
- the round trip flight
- housekeeping cabin
- 14 and 16 foot Lund and Naden boats
- Mercury and Honda motors
- boat and motor insurance
- unlimited gas
NOTE:
Weight Limits - VERY IMPORTANT Aircraft space is limited. Please pack light and compact. Up to 100 lbs per person is allowed (for gear, food and beverages). For longer flights this limit may be reduced (depending upon party size). Overload charges may apply where additional weight and bulk require additional flights. Please contact us with passenger weights before the trip, and we will advise exactly how much cargo you can bring to avoid overload charges.
DON'T DELAY
Discover places where serenity and exhilaration combine to give you the best fishing trip you've ever taken. At West Caribou Air we'll show you the trip you've always dreamed of, at Allanwater Bridge Lodge, or Outposts, so come and join us for a fishing trip of a lifetime!
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