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Stevens-Nicklin Lake Outpost

Gangler's North Seal River Lodge

Nicklin, Manitoba

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Max Guests 8

Access fly-in

Season June – September

Pricing $$$$$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Two four-person modern cabins with spacious living areas, comfortable seating area, separate bedrooms, fully modern bathrooms, and fully-stocked kitchens. Cabins house up to 4 people each on the massive, remote Stevens-Nicklin Lake fishery, which provides excellent grand slam potential.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Two 2-bedroom cabins

Max Guests

Bedrooms

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - full electricity

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: flush

Heat: wood stove

WiFi

Cell: No

Satellite phone, StarLink internet

Laundry

Lounge Area

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Fish Freezer

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Fish Species

walleye pike lake trout grayling whitefish

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

16.5 foot custom boats with casting decks

Motor

20 and 25 hp, 4-stroke motors

Motor Start

Pull

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Seat Type

padded swivel seat with backrests

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Operated exclusively by Gangler’s, Stevens-Nicklin Lake is a premier 21-mile-long multi-lake chain in Northern Manitoba that delivers the ultimate "Grand Slam" wilderness fishing experience. Featuring vast waters, large bays, deep structural holes, and moving rapids, the system is fed by active river systems like the Laurilla River outflow, where arctic grayling are abundant, creating prime habitat for high-volume, thick-bodied walleye averaging 20 to 24 inches, trophy northern pike topping 50 inches, and deep-water lake trout reaching up to 50 pounds.

Lake Name

Nicklin

Province

Manitoba

Fishing Pressure

Minimal – large, interconnected lake system with only a single fishing camp.

Meals & Services

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

4.5

Based on 2 reviews from across the web

Review Highlights

Guest sentiment about Gangler's North Seal River Lodge is strongly positive. The large majority of reviews are 5-star, and many come from repeat guests who report returning for 10, 18, 20 or 25 years. Owner Ken Gangler is mentioned often, usually for greeting guests at the plane and for his hands-on hosting. Lower ratings are a small minority, and most of them concern outpost camps rather than the main lodge.

Guests consistently praise the fishing. They describe large numbers of pike, walleye, lake trout and grayling, with days of 40 to 100+ fish common. Many report trophy or Master Angler pike of 40 inches or more, and several mention completing the Grand Slam. Fly-out trips to remote, lightly fished lakes are repeatedly called a highlight, and fly fishers say pike, trout and grayling take flies well. Guides are described as knowledgeable and personable, and several guests kept the same guide all week. Food is widely called excellent, including shore lunches, and dietary restrictions and allergies were handled well. Cabins are described as comfortable and clean, and Starlink internet is mentioned favorably. Camp managers at the outposts (Maria, Bain, Clifton, Burnie) are often singled out for friendliness and hard work. Many reviews also praise the eco-tours and northern lights viewing, with wildlife sightings (wolves, caribou, bears), esker hikes, ATV rides and kayaking. Non-anglers rate these highly.

Recurring concerns are mostly about outpost camps. Several reviewers report worn or leaking boats and motors, and rocky lakes (Bain, Burnie) where boats hit rocks and motors were damaged. A few guests were upset by repair charges or by a lack of acknowledgment from the owner afterward. The owner disputed some of these accounts. A few Maria Lake guests said the advertised portage lakes were unavailable, and one said this was not communicated beforehand. Some reviewers said outposts and mini-lodges are comfortable but rustic and do not match the "five-star" description. Other practical notes: early-season weather can be windy and wet, a late ice-out can slow fishing, black flies and mosquitoes can be a problem at certain times, the tackle shop is limited, and travel is long because the lodge is remote. Guests also mention that the fishing is expensive, though some feel it is worth it.

The destination suits trophy pike, walleye and lake trout anglers, and fly-fishing enthusiasts who want a lot of action. It also suits groups of friends and father-son or family trips, including first-time young anglers and older guests. The main lodge, with fly-outs, is the most consistently praised option. Non-fishing travelers who want northern lights, wildlife and guided hikes are well served by the eco-tours. Outpost guests should expect simpler facilities and should check boat and motor condition and which portage lakes are actually accessible.

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Wayne Meland

Outfitter

On a Mission for the Canadian Grand Slam

Ken, After my last trip you told me that a great opportunity to catch all the Canadian Grand Slam in one day was the Stevens-Nicklin Outpost. So for 2025 I banded together a group of family members and friends (including four first timers) and we made Stevens-Nicklin the destination in late July. The first couple days the wind howled out of the NW, so the group stayed fairly close to camp and caught a pile of the always willing North Seal pike and some walleye. Day three the wind died down and we were unleashed across the vast fishing area Stevens-Nicklin has to offer. Stevens-Nicklin was spectacular Ken! When it comes to fishing, nothing comes close to a Gangler's trip!

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David Strong

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Gangler's North Seal, Manitoba, Canada July, 2023

This July, I had a great fishing adventure in northern Manitoba. I was one of six anglers at the Stevens-Nicklin Lake outpost, where we spent one week alone with a camp manager/guide on a 21-mile lake. There were airplane maintenance issues, so our group of six flew separately later that day. Our outpost was two identical cabins that can sleep four each. We had three 16' boats with 25hp outboard engines. We spent a half-day fishing for Lake Trout and caught more dinner than we were able to eat. We dry fly fished for Arctic Grayling. The site boasts five-star accommodations. I would add the caveat that five stars is relative. It is five stars compared to primitive camping. Not that I'm complaining.

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