When booking your fly-in fishing trip at a lodge, one of the decisions you'll need to make is choosing between an American Plan and a Housekeeping Plan. Understanding these options is key to matching your budget and preferred style of adventure in the wilderness. In Quebec, and other Eastern provinces, the Housekeeping Plan may be called the European Plan.

The American Plan is the "all-inclusive" experience of the fishing world. When you choose this plan, your focus remains entirely on the water. These plans typically include:

• Three prepared meals daily (often featuring a legendary shore lunch out on the lake.
• Daily cabin cleaning and maid service.
• Professional guide services (frequently included or easily added).
• Full access to lodge amenities and dock staff.

It’s the perfect choice for those who want to maximize their time targeting trophy walleye, pike, or trout without worrying about chores, cooking, or dishes.

The Housekeeping Plan offers a more "do-it-yourself" approach. You are provided with a fully equipped cabin, including a stove, fridge, and cooking utensils, but you are responsible for bringing and preparing your own food. This is the more budget-friendly option and offers ultimate flexibility for those who want to stay on the lake until the very last light of sunset. Some lodges also offer a modified American plan that falls somewhere in bwtween the two poles, usually including evening dinners in the lodge - check with the lodge to understand exactly what is included in these plans.

For Housekeeping guests, we recommend bringing a high-quality cooler to keep your supplies fresh during the bush plane flight. If you plan on bringing fillets home, a FoodSaver Portable Vacuum Sealer is an essential tool for any housekeeping trip to ensure your fish stays fresh for the trip back south.

Ultimately, choose the American Plan for luxury and convenience, or the Housekeeping Plan for a more independent, and cost-effective fly-in adventure.