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Onaway Lodge - Lac Seul

Onaway Lodge

Lac Seul, Ontario — Near Ear Falls

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Lake Size 400,000 acres

Max Depth 155 ft

Access drive-in

Season May – September

Pricing $

About This Lodge

Onaway Lodge is a drive-in housekeeping fishing resort situated on the western shores of Lac Seul, near Ear Falls in Northwestern Ontario. It offers 8 fully-equipped lakefront cabins ranging from 2 to 6 bedrooms, 700 feet of steel-framed floating docks, a marina, fish cleaning house, rental boats, and a boathouse lodge gathering area. Internationally known for trophy walleye and northern pike fishing.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

8 individual housekeeping cabins (Cabin 1–8)

Total Rooms

Amenities

Electricity: Yes

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: flush

WiFi

Starlink wi-fi, 70" flatscreen TV, telephone service at boathouse lodge

Lounge Area

Fish Freezer

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Other: Marina, live minnows, ice, campfire area, gas/charcoal grills in cabins, boathouse lodge with 70" TV and Starlink, boat launching and docking for guests with own boats. Floating wave brake system at dock. Upgrade boat option: 19' Lund Alaskan w/60 hp Honda and Humminbird Helix 5 GPS $300/week.

Fish Species

perch walleye pike smallmouth bass musky

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

17.5 ft (standard) / 19 ft (upgrade)

Boat Brand

Lund Outfitter (standard) / Lund Alaskan (upgrade)

Motor

60 hp

Motor Start

electric

Motor Brand

Honda

Seat Type

swivel / Millennium seats

Gas Included

No - gas no longer included as of 2026; boats refueled daily at extra cost

Lake Information

Lac Seul spans nearly 150 miles and is composed of many bays, peninsulas, streams, inlets and hundreds of islands. It is a large and relatively shallow waterbody, with an average depth of only 23 feet, offering world-class walleye, pike and smallmouth bass fishing. Internationally known for trophy walleye and northern pike. No portages required. The lake hosts numerous resorts and private cabins, resulting in significant fishing pressure compared to most fly-in lakes. The amount of pressure varies considerably depending on location.

Lake Name

Lac Seul

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

400,000 acres

Max Depth

155 ft

Lake Structure

Large and relatively shallow waterbody with numerous protected bays, narrow channels, peninsulas, inlets, and hundreds of islands

Fishing Pressure

Significant

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

Meals Included

Guide Service

not available

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Lac Seul Onaway Lodge

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What's Included

Included

Cabin accommodation, bed linens, full kitchen (cookware, dishes, utensils, coffee pot, toaster), screened porch or deck, gas/charcoal grill, wireless internet, rental boat (17.5' Lund Outfitter with 60 hp Honda, GPS/depth finder with Navionics, Millennium seats), daily boat refueling. Live minnows and ice available at boathouse.