Fish of the Winnipeg River
Pine Island Lodge’s location on the scenic Winnipeg River offers exceptional access to our famous Walleye, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass fishing. You can also cast for Sauger, Perch, Mooneye, and Whitefish. The 150-mile long Winnipeg River is not what most anglers imagine when they think of a river. The river flows around dozens of beautiful tree-covered islands that harbour quiet bays and deep dark runs where you find fish even in the hottest weather. An angler can fish virtually any type of water imaginable and there are endless miles of fish holding structure to explore. Yet, long boat rides aren’t necessary to find fish because you can virtually catch them from the doorstep of your cabin! Wind is not an issue at Pine Island as numerous protected bays and inlets protect you from losing valuable fishing days to poor weather.
Besides fishing on the river, Pine Island Lodge offers day-long portage and fly-in trips to various lakes for trophy Smallmouth Bass and Walleye.
Due to conservation policies like catch-and-release and Manitoba Angling Licence requirements, we have continued to maintain a high quality fishery for Northern Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass.
We use roomy 17’ and 18’ foot Lund outfitters with 50 to 90 hp 4 stroke engines. Each boat is equipped with swivel seats, beverage cooler, landing net, boat cushions, and a professional guide per two anglers. Our guides are excellent boat handlers and will ensure a safe and unforgettable trip.
With such an abundance of fish and fish species you will not be disappointed choosing Pine Island Lodge for your next fishing adventure. Below is just a sample of fish caught during 2023.
What People Are Saying
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The fishing will get you hooked but the setting and the staff will keep you coming back year after year.
— Andy Schwertfeger, Wyoming
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Pine Island Lodge has simply one of the most exciting Smallmouth Bass fisheries in North America. Gorgeous country, the industries best guides, and a lodge with all the comforts of home is what you get with an experience at Pine Island Lodge.
You’ll find it hard to find another fishery with so much action and big action at that! Trophy Bass that can bend an 8 weight fly rod are an everyday occurrence. Time spent at Pine Island Lodge is a memorable experience for fly anglers of all levels.
Pine Island Lodge’s location allows a fly angler to fish one of the most productive river systems in Canada one day, and fly out to a trophy Bass lake the next. What more can you ask for? How about tossing in the ability to hook up with a monster Pike or catch a trophy Walleye on a fly rod? It’s all there.
—Andy Schwertfeger, Wyoming
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Thank you for one of the most memorable weeks of my life! What an incredible time I had with Bobby Sands and other members of the Cape Fear Flyfishers.
I received my citations the other day so I’m all decked out in fancy pins now. Please let David know that I’ve been practicing my fly casting for an hour every day since returning. He’s a remarkable guide and put his boat on fish consistently! I hope to fish with him again next year.
—Jim White, North Carolina