Moose Point Lodge

Overview

Moose Point Lodge is a fly-in fishing operation located on Shikag Lake in northwestern Ontario. The lodge operates a main lodge with five lakefront guest cabins as well as three outpost cabins situated elsewhere on the lake, one of which sits on a private island. The operation offers both a full-service American plan experience at the main lodge and a more self-guided stay at the outpost cabins.

Shikag Lake is managed under a conservation program that requires catch-and-consume rules, meaning fish may be eaten on site but not taken home, and size limits apply: walleye over 18 inches, northern pike over 27 inches, and smallmouth bass over 16 inches must be released. The lodge flies exclusively with Northern Wilderness Outfitters, headquartered in Fort Frances, Ontario.

Best for: Suitable for families, groups of friends, and corporate parties seeking a self-guided or fully catered fly-in fishing trip targeting walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass.

Best time: The shallow lake warms early, supporting fishing from the start of the season; the main species — walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass — are available throughout the operating season.

Highlights

Fly-in lodge on Shikag Lake, northwestern Ontario

Five lakefront guest cabins at main lodge

Three outpost cabins including one on a private island

Walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass

Catch-and-consume conservation program

American plan dining and home-cooked meals

Floatplane access via Fort Frances, Ontario

The Fishing

Shikag Lake covers more than 130 miles of shoreline with an average depth of 20 feet, which keeps water temperatures warm and supports an extended fishing season with early-season action. The shallow, consistent depth means fish have few deep-water refuges, making them relatively accessible throughout the lake. The primary target species are walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Walleye in the 18-inch-and-larger range are common, northern pike regularly run 27 to 40 inches, and smallmouth bass are present across the lake's islands, bays, and narrows.

The lodge recommends anglers bring two rods — a light-medium action setup for walleye and bass, and a medium action rod for northern pike. Guide service is available and includes shore lunch preparation.

Accommodations

The five main lodge cabins sit on a sand beach directly beside the lodge and range from two to four bedrooms with one to two full bathrooms. Each cabin includes a living room, full kitchen, fridge, propane range and water heater, wood-burning stove, large deck, and 24-hour generated electricity. Camp-wide wireless internet is available. Guests at the main lodge can take advantage of full American plan dining, which includes home-cooked meals and a wood-fired sauna on site. The three outpost cabins sleep six to eight people each and are equipped with solar lighting, hot and cold running water, indoor showers, propane water heaters, fridges, ranges, and grills. A grocery plan is available for guests who prefer not to shop before arrival.

Fish Species

walleye pike smallmouth bass

What They Offer

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

Guide service

Meal plans

Boats included

Gas included

Tackle shop

WiFi

Ultimate Canadian Fly-In Fishing - Moose Point Lodge

YouTube

5.0

Based on 3 reviews from across the web

Summarized Review Highlights

Moose Point Lodge on Shikag Lake in Ontario enjoys an exceptionally strong reputation among its guests, many of whom have been returning annually for decades. The reviews reflect deep loyalty and genuine affection for the lodge, with guests consistently describing it as a place that feels like a second home. Owners Brad and Donna are mentioned by name as central to that welcoming atmosphere. The overall sentiment across all reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with no notable complaints raised.

Guests consistently praise the fishing above all else, with walleye being the standout draw. Reviewers report catching trophy-sized walleye regularly — including fish in the 27- to 32-inch range — and credit the lodge's catch-and-release practices for improving the fishery over time. Smallmouth bass and northern pike round out the options on Shikag Lake, though at least one group noted they wished they had spent more time targeting pike given how good the walleye fishing was. Guides are described as knowledgeable and effective at putting guests on fish. The shore lunch prepared from the day's catch receives particular enthusiasm. Accommodations are described as clean, comfortable, and far from rustic, and the food overall is called top notch.

There are no recurring complaints in these reviews. Every reviewer rates the experience at the highest level and several have returned for eight, twenty, or even forty-plus years. Based on what guests describe, this destination is best suited for walleye anglers of any experience level, including first-time fly-in visitors, groups of friends or family, and those looking to introduce younger anglers to fishing. The comfortable accommodations and quality food also make it a reasonable choice for guests who want a remote fishing experience without roughing it.

Summary generated May 25, 2026

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Chuck Larsen

Blog

Over 40 years fishing Shikag Lake — better today than ever

This is one of the best Canada walleye fishing trips you will ever go on. Shikag Lake's water holds huge schools of walleye and the many islands make it a great smallmouth bass fishery. Of course there are the toothy and ever hungry northern pike too. Their knowledgeable guides will put you on plenty of fish daily. In addition, they will cook a shore lunch of your fresh catch. If there is a better lunch available anywhere, e-mail me so I can check it out! Moose Point Lodge is a Canada fly in fishing camp located on Shikag Lake, about an hour and a half's flying time from Ft. Francis Ontario. I have been fishing here for over 40 years, and I can honestly say that the fishing is better today than when I first fished it. The comfortable accommodations and food are top notch. It's a great place to expose a youngster to fishing because there will be plenty of catching! It's also a wonderful place to take a spouse, as there isn't any roughing it. Once you try it you will be "Hooked" like I am.

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A Happy Guest (Capozzi - Towns - Hill group)

Outfitter

Finest trip in eight consecutive years fishing Ontario

Just a short note to thank you and your staff for our great trip of last June. I am a part of the Capozzi - Towns - Hill group. We had perhaps the finest trip I've experienced in the eight consecutive years I've fished in Ontario. This was my Son's second trip. The fish in the picture is his largest walleye. This fish was 27 1/2 inches. He lost a bigger one later in the week. What amazed me was that eleven of thirteen of our group caught walleyes this big or bigger. The largest of the week was 31 inches, almost matching the 32 inch walleye caught last year at Moose Point by our group. My hat is off to you, catch and consume is producing a phenomenal fishery! In retrospect I regret only that with so many PIG WALLEYES and acrobatic smallmouth bass that we failed to target Shikag Lake's northern pike. Anyway a hearty thank you to you and your staff for the twinkle in my eye that is certain to last until we again visit "the only place where time slows down" Moose Point Lodge.

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Angela Gorham

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This lodge is a complete gem. I've been coming for about 20 years and Brad and Donna make it feel like a second home. Just got back from another fabulous trip after three years away and I cannot wait to go again! The fishing here is absolutely superb and the accommodations are always clean and comfortable.

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Getting There

Moose Point Lodge is a fly-in destination reached by floatplane from Fort Frances, Ontario, which sits directly across the border from International Falls, Minnesota. The flight covers approximately 140 miles and takes about one hour. The lodge flies exclusively with Northern Wilderness Outfitters, based in Fort Frances. Fort Frances is accessible by road and, at the time of earlier listings, via Northwest Airlines to International Falls.

Access:

fly-in

Air bases:

Ignace Airways, 166 Lakeshore Drive, Ignace, ON – approximately 50 miles northeast of Moose Point Lodge

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