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Winoga Lodge

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Family-run outfitter on Abram Lake near Sioux Lookout, operating a main island camp and eight fly-in or boat-in outpost camps.

1 Lodge 7 Outposts
Properties 8
Waters 8
Species 5
Max Guests 10
Access Multiple
Season Mid-June (fish sanctuary - closed before mid-June) -
Pricing $ – $$

Overview

Winoga Lodge is a fishing and hunting outfitter based in Northwestern Ontario, with its main camp situated on Winoga Island on Abram Lake, five miles outside of Sioux Lookout. The operation provides access to several Canadian Shield lakes including Abram, Pelican, Minnitaki, Botsford, and the well-known Lac Seul. In addition to the main camp, Winoga operates eight outpost camps — five accessible by float plane and three by boat.

The lodge traces its origins to the mid-1920s, when the first cabins were built on Winoga Island. The Mansfield family purchased the property in 1970 and has been running fishing and hunting operations ever since. Dick Mansfield and his son Troy currently operate the lodge and outposts together, representing three generations of family ownership.

Established: 1925

Best for: Anglers and hunting groups looking for a range of access options — from a drive-in island camp to remote fly-in outposts — across Northwestern Ontario's Canadian Shield lakes.
Best time: The main fishing season runs through the open-water months, with ice fishing available in winter; walleye and northern pike are the primary targets throughout the season.

Highlights

Main camp on Winoga Island, Abram Lake
Eight outpost camps — five fly-in, three boat-in
Walleye, northern pike, lake trout, bass and muskie
Access to Lac Seul and connected lake system
Ice fishing packages available in winter
Hunting for moose, bear and wolf
Family-owned and operated since 1970

The Fishing

Anglers at Winoga can target walleye, northern pike, lake trout, smallmouth bass, and muskie on a connected system of Precambrian Shield lakes. From the main camp on Winoga Island, guests fish Abram, Pelican, Minnitaki, and Botsford lakes directly from the dock, with access to Lac Seul a short trailer ride away. Winoga also offers a guided Lac Seul barge trip, which includes a guide, gas, bait, shore lunch, and fish cleaning. Outpost camp guests fish more remote waters, with fly-in options providing access to lakes that see comparatively little pressure. Guided fishing trips are available, and boats can be rented on-site. Ice fishing packages are also offered in winter, guided by the Mansfield family on area lakes including Minnitaki.

Accommodations

The main camp on Winoga Island features housekeeping cabins, some of which are cedar log structures with full kitchens, all bedding, cooking utensils, baseboard heating, and wood stoves. Modern cabins include full bathrooms with hot and cold running water, while semi-modern cabins have access to central shower houses and a beach sauna. The main camp operates on a housekeeping (self-catered) basis, with guests bringing their own food. Fly-in outpost cabins, such as those at Raggedwood Lake, are equipped with full kitchens, bathrooms, and sleeping space for up to ten guests, powered by solar panels and a generator.

Fish Species

walleye pike lake trout smallmouth bass perch

What They Offer

Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.

Guide service
Meal plans
Gas included
Shore lunch kit
Fish cleaning
Fish freezer
WiFi
2019 Canada Fly-in - Raggedwood Lake, Ontario

2019 Canada Fly-in - Raggedwood Lake, Ontario

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Lake St Joseph, Ontario 2012

Lake St Joseph, Ontario 2012

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Non Stop Lakers Through The Ice At Winoga Lodge In 4K

Non Stop Lakers Through The Ice At Winoga Lodge In 4K

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Winoga Lodge Fishing

Winoga Lodge Fishing

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Day Three Ice Fishing Highlights At Winoga Lodge

Day Three Ice Fishing Highlights At Winoga Lodge

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A Tour Of Winoga Lodge's Drive To Facility

A Tour Of Winoga Lodge's Drive To Facility

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Winter Fishing At Winoga Lodge - A Sunset Country Adventure!

Winter Fishing At Winoga Lodge - A Sunset Country Adventure!

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5.0
Based on 2 reviews from across the web
Summarized Review Highlights

Winoga Lodge, operated by the Mansfield family (Dick and son Troy) out of Sioux Lookout and Sioux Narrows in Northern Ontario, earns consistently strong praise across the reviews available. Both accounts reflect a genuine enthusiasm for the lodge, the owners, and the overall experience — with no notable complaints surfacing in either review. The Mansfields are described as hands-on operators who are deeply involved in guiding and hosting, with Dick reportedly fishing around 160 days a year and both he and Troy personally guiding clients on the ice and in the field.

Guests highlight several standout qualities: well-appointed, spacious accommodations (including cedar log cabins that sleep up to 10, with full kitchens, hot water, and wood stoves), excellent fishing for walleye, pike, and whitefish with fast action reported on both open water and ice, and warm, personable hospitality from the Mansfield family and their guides. Remote fly-in camps are noted as recently built and surprisingly comfortable, even offering solar power and satellite internet. The food experience — particularly a shore-style fish fry featuring walleye, pike, and whitefish straight from the fryer — is called out as a highlight in its own right.

Based on the reviews, Winoga Lodge appears best suited for anglers focused on walleye and pike fishing, whether in summer or winter ice-fishing seasons, as well as hunters pursuing moose in Northern Ontario. The lodge would appeal to groups of friends or small parties who value comfortable, well-equipped remote accommodations without sacrificing the wilderness feel. There are no recurring complaints in the available reviews, though the sample is limited to two accounts, both of which are clearly positive in tone.

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Paul Beasley Dec 12, 2024
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Remote Shoreline Moose Hunting with Winoga Lodge
Moose season is always an exciting time of year, and hunting within the vast, beautiful landscape of Northern Ontario always makes the experience special. These feelings rang true for me this year after I was fortunate enough to draw a resident tag for Ontario moose way up north in an area that Winoga Lodge and co-owner Troy Mansfield operate out of. The morning brought with it a small drizzle, but all was still on track for our flight into one of Winoga Lodges' remote camps. A short twenty-minute flight later, across a vast landscape of lakes and forests, we arrived at one of Winoga Lodge's remote camps and were greeted by Troy and fishing guide, Greg Attard. Although we were here filming an episode for Canada in the Rough, this remote lodge was anything but rough. Recently built, the lodge had a fully operational kitchen and bathroom, 3 bedrooms able to house up to 10 guests, and a vast living space for gatherings all powered by both solar panels and a generator. There is even satellite internet available to help you stay connected to friends and family! I was truly impressed by this facility offering so many comforts of home despite being so remote. We took advantage of the opportunity to squeeze in some walleye fishing between the morning and afternoon hunts. Greg had never fished the lake before but it only took about ten minutes to find them and once we did, the action was nearly non-stop until we had our limit. I truly had mixed emotions as we arrived back at the plane base in Sioux Narrows the next day. I had nearly 600 pounds of incredible moose meat coming home with me so I knew I needed to get home fast but it was hard to leave the great people and experience that Winoga Lodge has to offer. It was a treat to spend the week with Troy and Greg and I can't thank them enough for sharing the experience together. I was sad to leave but with great memories and bounty, I began the drive back home with a smile on my face. Northern Ontario truly is a special place to hunt, and if you're looking to experience, for yourself, the great moose hunting it has to offer, be sure to reach out to Troy and Winoga Lodge!
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James Smedley (Ontario Out of Doors)
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Winter at Winoga Lodge
We've just returned from a monumental fish fry at Sioux Lookout's Winoga Lodge after a day on the ice. It was a savage feeding session centred solely on fish. No plates, no cutlery, no salad, no beans — just chunks of walleye, pike, and whitefish fresh from the deep fryer. We had arrived the previous night, and owner Dick Mansfield had shown us to our cabin — a voluminous cedar log structure that could easily sleep 10. It has a full kitchen and bathroom with hot water and baseboard heating, backed up by a wood stove. 'It's a little cramped for 2 of us,' I joke, as I survey the vast living room, dining room, dual bedrooms, and loft. Mansfield's home sits amidst a cluster of cabins along the shore of Abram Lake just outside Sioux Lookout and serves as a base of operations for their winter guests. There's an island in front of the house where a log lodge and a collection of picturesque cabins built in the 1920s accommodate guests through summer. He's one of those exceptional lodge owners who actually fishes a lot, about 160 days a year. In fact, he and his son, Troy, guide practically all of their ice-fishing clients. In an area where there's really more water than land, the Mansfields like to keep their clients away from the dangerous ice of narrows and current areas, and put them on fish. Ellis strikes first, catching a 17-inch walleye on a black tube jig. Troy and I follow with several fish. Of course it doesn't hurt that the action is nonstop, plucking whitefish, pike, and walleye from shallow water. Another full day on the ice passes all too quickly. I land a gorgeous 38-inch pike. Knowing that a half-hour snowmobile ride will deliver us to the warmth and hospitality of Winoga Lodge, I'm quite content to turn up my collar and angle into the blackening evening.
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Locations

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Getting There

The main camp is a drive-in destination located on Abram Lake, five miles from the town of Sioux Lookout on Sturgeon River Road — guests can drive directly to the main camp. Access to the fly-in outpost camps requires a float plane flight of approximately twenty minutes from the Sioux Lookout area, reaching remote lakes including Raggedwood Lake. Boat-in outposts such as Lake St. Joseph are accessible by watercraft from the main camp or staging area. Sioux Lookout serves as the primary staging town for all operations.

Access:

drive-in fly-in boat-in

Air bases:

Sioux Lookout (Slate Falls Airways)

Air service:

Sioux Lookout (Slate Falls Airways)

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