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Kagianagami (Kag) Lake Lodge

Leuenberger Air

Kagianagami Lake, Ontario — Near Nakina

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Lake Size 20,000 acres

Max Depth 158 ft

Max Guests 12

Access fly-in

Season May – September

Pricing $$

About This Lodge

Full-service fly-in American Plan fishing lodge on Kagianagami Lake (Kag Lake), north of Nakina, Ontario. Established in 1960, the lodge offers 5 guest cabins accommodating 6–12 people each. Features a main lodge dining room with a chef, home-cooked meals, and a weekly shore dinner. Offers American Plan, Modified American Plan, and Housekeeping Plan options. Aircraft: De Havilland Turbo Otters fly guests in from Cordingley Lake airbase.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - generator

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: flush

Heat: Yes

WiFi

Cell: No

Internet available at lodge only; no cell service once leaving Nakina

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Fish Freezer

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: Yes

Other: BBQs in cabins, bedding provided, full-sized fridge/freezer in each cabin, outdoor grill area for weekly shore dinner, fish fryer available to borrow (bring own oil), regulation boat safety kit supplied

Fish Species

brook trout walleye lake trout pike

Portage Lakes: Yes - Opichuan River outflow

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14–16 ft

Boat Brand

Lund/Naden

Motor

15 HP 4-stroke

Motor Brand

Nissan, Tohatsu

Seat Type

Boat seats provided at lodge

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Cold deep lake maintains trout throughout season. Walleyes average over 3 pounds with many over 10 pounds. Trophy walleyes 20+ pounds present. Large lake trout population with trophies over 20 pounds available. Trophy northern pike present.

Lake Name

Kagianagami Lake

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

20,000 acres

Max Depth

158 ft

Water Clarity

Clear

Lake Structure

Deep lake with islands, shore shelves, narrows

Fishing Pressure

Low

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

American Plan

Meals Included

American Plan: 3 meals/day including bagged shore lunch; Modified American Plan: dinner only; Housekeeping Plan: no meals included. Weekly shore dinner for all guests.

Guide Service

optional

Guide Cost

Required to access shore lunch option on American Plan

Reviews & Reputation

4.8

Based on 8 reviews from across the web

Summarized Review Highlights

Guests rate Leuenberger Air very highly. Nearly every review gives 4 or 5 stars, and many come from repeat customers. One family has fished with them for over 40 years across three generations; another reviewer first visited Kag Lake at age 13 and has returned for 33 years; while others have been going for nearly 30 years. The operation, based in Nakina, Ontario, is described as friendly, well organized, and safe. Reviewers mention a welcoming air base, dock hands who load planes efficiently, and a turbo Otter fleet. Several say the value is hard to beat, and most plan to return.

The fishing gets the most praise. Walleye numbers are the main draw: reviewers report dozens to hundreds of fish per day, 100-walleye days, and one group of eight that landed 2,054 walleye in a week at Percy Lake. Walleye over 30 inches, pike over 40 inches, and brook trout are also mentioned. Lake trout of 14 and 17 pounds were caught on Kag, and perch, whitefish, and pike fishing are also praised. Guests like the range of options offered. Kag Lake Lodge is on a large lake of over 20,000 acres, and the 12 outposts include a variety small to mid-sized lakes and river systems with some variation in target species. Outpost cabins are described as cozy, clean, and homey, with running water, a wood stove, and a gas grill. One group noted that the bathroom was not at the level of home comforts. At Kag Lake Lodge, guests describe spacious cabins with linens, hot showers, and an indoor toilet. They also mention attentive staff, a Tuesday fish fry for all guests, and 6 am coffee delivered to the cabin. One guest called the food the best part of the week. The housekeeping plan is appreciated as a budget option at a full lodge. Guests also mention moose and duck hunting trips, and one group brought kayaks and said the outfitter accommodated them.

Complaints are minor. Kag Lake's boats (16 ft with 15 HP motors) are called decent or fine, but one guest said they were not the best he had used at a lodge. The run to the south-end pike weed beds takes about half an hour, and one reviewer noted the flight to Kag is longer. Fishing can slow on bluebird, windless days, and a few guests noted that Kag's biggest walleye come in lower numbers, with fish typically around 18 to 20 inches and a top fish of about 25. One reviewer recalled Elbow Lake as having plenty of fish but fewer large ones, though that was about 30 years ago. The outposts are best suited to anglers who enjoy a remote, rustic setting, and Kag Lake Lodge to those who want full-service comfort. The destination suits first-time fly-in anglers, groups of friends, and families. It also suits walleye and pike anglers who want high catch numbers, anglers who want to try trophy lake trout and brook trout, and mixed fishing and hunting groups.

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wantabigone Nov 16, 2017

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Fished Kag with perfect weather except for one day. Fish were easy to find once located, and he caught a 14 lb lake trout in 12 feet of water while fishing for walleye. The lake is huge with a wide variety of fish and structure. The boats were decent and the full-service main lodge was a treat for a group that normally does outposts.

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adempsey2.0 Nov 8, 2017

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His only experience is Kag Lodge, which he thought was pretty good overall. The boats were fine but not the best he's used at a lodge, though the flight is also a longer one. Fishing on Kag can be outstanding on a big body of water.

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wdkott Jan 21, 2017

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Nakina area Lodges

Heading out on his second trip to Kag Lake Lodge. Says the lodge has nice cabins and boats and motors, with very service-oriented staff, and that the fish are generally bigger than on surrounding outpost lakes. He uses the housekeeping plan and likes having it as an option at a lodge.

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Sep 8, 2011

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Kag Lodge Housekeeping Trip – September 2011

Party of 5 stayed Sept 4-8, 2011 on the housekeeping plan to save money. Every guest got a Tuesday fish fry prepared by lodge staff. Cabins were spacious with linens, comforters and an indoor toilet, and staff delivered fresh coffee at 6 am. Kag is over 20,000 acres of clear water known for big walleye, with some lake trout, pike and Opichuan River brook trout. Boats were 16 ft with 15 HP motors, and the pike weed beds at the south end were a half-hour run away.

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Sep 8, 2011

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Kag Lodge Housekeeping Trip – September 2011

This was a Leuenberger Lodge trip enjoyed by a party of 5 from September 4-8, 2011. We chose the housekeeping plan to keep expenses down, but it doesn't matter what plan you are on as Tuesday evening there was a fish fry with all the fixings for all guests prepared by the lodge staff. The cabins were spacious, with linens and comforters, and an indoor toilet! One of the girls would also knock on the door at 6 am with a pot of freshly brewed coffee. A nice touch for being on the Housekeeping plan. Kag Lake is huge at over 20,000 acres of crystal clear water. It is well known for its large walleyes, and has some lake trout and pike fishing as well. Brook trout are available on the Opichuan River as well. Boats are nice 16 foot size and powered by 15 HP outboards. Even with that it took a half hour or so to motor down to the pike weed beds at the south end of the lake.

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Rufous Potoo

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Kag Lake Lodge

Stayed at Kag Lake Lodge in late July 2024. His first Canadian walleye came within two minutes of fishing. Daily catches ran from dozens to hundreds, typically about 20 inches with a biggest of 25. One bluebird, windless day was slower, at about 40 fish. Hot showers were welcome. He called the food the best part of the week and advised at least the Modified American Plan. He is returning to an outpost camp and wears his Leuenberger Air sweatshirt with pride.

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Gary Skrzeczkowski

Outfitter

Says the volume and size of fish north of Nakina can't be matched in Canada, including 100-walleye days, walleye over 30 inches, pike well over 40 inches and brook trout. His best memory is landing a 17 lb lake trout on 6 lb line while trolling the western shore of Kagianagami Lake. Describes his experiences with the Leuenberger family as beautiful, adventurous and magical.

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Bryan Yetman

Outfitter

The Kag – my favourite place on earth

I first visited Kag when I was 13 years old with my dad. It is where my love for fishing was born. 33 years later I am still coming up to the Kag, with my buddies and my kids and it has become part of their DNA too. I've spent a lot of tough days on the water back home fishing in southern Ontario. But we call our trips to the Kag our 'catching trips' as it often doesn't feel like fishing. It is a place where the avid fisherman and the fly by night guys can fill the boat with relative ease. Over the years I have managed to fish the lake in every month of the season and can't say which I love the most. The lake evolves through the season from hundreds of shallow post spawn walleye in early season to still incredible numbers but fatter deep water walleye in August. The Lakers while sometimes moody, are always a great treat. If Northern's are what floats your boat, you can catch those till your arms fall off. I've had the chance to fish all over including the North West Territories & Nunavut and can say that despite this, I always prefer the Kag more than any other place I've fished. It is as remote as you'd ever want, but with the creature comfort of home. The fish are often co-operative and for the cost, nothing else compares.

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