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Carpenter Lake Outpost

Carpenter Lake, Saskatchewan — Near Buffalo Narrows

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Pricing $$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Rustic authentic log cabin built by local indigenous people, in a quiet bay on Carpenter Lake. It is 1.5 miles from Ubiquity Lake Lodge and reached by quad or boat. It is currently used as a shore lunch spot. The owners plan to restore it for a more rustic, private, self-directed experience, with no completion timeline given.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Log cabin (outpost)

Amenities

Fish Cleaning Station

Other: Used as a shore lunch spot. Accessible by quad or boat from the main lodge.

Fish Species

lake trout pike grayling whitefish

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Carpenter Lake holds the record for the largest lake trout at the lodge, and repeat clients favour it for trophy northern pike (up to about 4 feet). A 24 lb pike from Carpenter Lake is pictured. Marshall's Mountain, nearby, offers a hike with views.

Lake Name

Carpenter Lake

Province

Saskatchewan, Northern Saskatchewan

Meals & Services

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

Review Highlights

Guests rate Ubiquity Lake Lodge very highly. All of the reviews give 5 out of 5 stars, and several come from repeat visitors who say each year has been as good as or better than the last. Some reviewers were first-time fly-in or first-time Canada anglers and say they plan to return. One TV host who taped a trip there in 2002 called it possibly one of the best kept secrets of Saskatchewan pike fishing.

The fishing, food, and hosts are praised most often. Reviewers describe strong pike fishing, including fly-rod action for pike and trout. Guests report pike up to 45 inches and 27 lb, and one guest counted ten 20-plus-pound fish in a day. Lake trout of 5-10 lb are caught near camp, and walleye are plentiful. Nearly every reviewer calls the food outstanding or good, with prime rib, roasted hams, and deep-fried breaded pike fillets named. Guests describe the staff and guides as friendly and welcoming, and some say they felt like guests rather than customers. Guests single out Linda and Rod, the cook and guide, by name. Wildlife is another highlight: several reviewers saw black bears, one reviewer saw bears large enough for the record book, and others saw bald eagles and moose tracks. The lodge sleeps twelve and has hot and cold running water and showers, and one guest also praised the lodging.

Reviewers raise no complaints or recurring concerns. The lodge suits anglers who want pike and big-fish action, including fly-fishers, and first-time fly-in guests who want a welcoming, hosted trip. It also suits groups of friends, and one reviewer is already planning a return trip with family. Guests who want bear viewing or hunting, wildlife, and good food alongside the fishing will also find it a good fit.