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Lake Size
832,000
acres
Access
fly-in
Season
June – September
Pricing
$$$$
About This Lodge
Full-service lodge at the mouth of Gods River and Gods Lake in northern Manitoba. The lodge has a dining room, conference room, TV and lounging area, tackle shop, kitchen and offices. Guests stay in two new winterized main cabins, built for the 2017 season, each with a large sitting area and attached 'lean' rooms. Docks are on the river, so guests can fish either the river or the lake, which helps on bad weather days. Cree guides are available for river fishing.
Accommodations
Lodging Type
Winterized cabins (two main cabins with attached lean rooms)
Amenities
Electricity: Yes
Running Water: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Shower: Yes
Sink: Yes
Toilet: flush
WiFi
Cell: No
Lounge Area
Dock
Tackle Shop: Yes
Shore Lunch Kit: No
Other: Dining room, conference room, TV and lounging area, kitchen, office; cabins have a sitting area with refrigerator, microwave, 26-inch cable TV, Wi-Fi, coffee station and safe; each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with toilet and shower
Fish Species
brook trout
lake trout
pike
walleye
Boats & Equipment
Boats Included
1
Gas Included
Yes
Lake Information
Gods Lake is over 65 miles long and 20 miles wide, covering over 1300 square miles. It is fed by over 40 rivers and streams and has one outlet, Gods River, which runs about 250 miles north to Hudson Bay. The lake holds pike, lake trout and walleye, and the river is famous for regularly churning out trophy brook trout. Native guides are available to help navigate the Gods River and get you to the best holes for trophy brook trout. Brook trout are strictly catch and release. Manitoba Master Angler sizes are pike 41 in, lake trout 35 in, walleye 28 in and brook trout 20 in.
Lake Name
Gods Lake (also: Gods River)
Province
Manitoba, Northern Manitoba
Lake Size
832,000 acres
Lake Structure
Many islands, shoals, bays, reefs and sharp drop-offs, with holes of several hundred feet
Fishing Pressure
Moderate – A couple lodges and the native community of Gods River provide some pressure on the lake, but it's a large lake that disperses the pressure well.
Meals & Services
Meal Plan
American Plan
Meals Included
Home-cooked meals served in the lodge dining room
Guide Service
optional
Reviews & Reputation
4.2
Based on 23 reviews
from across the web
Review Highlights
Guests rate God's River Lodge highly, and most reviews are 4 or 5 stars. The reputation rests mainly on the fishing, especially the brook trout in God's River, which several reviewers call among the best in the world. Repeat visitors are common, and some reviewers have been back three or four times. The few lower ratings (1 to 2 stars) mostly concern service and older cabins, and even those reviewers often say the fishing itself was excellent.
Guests consistently praise the fishing. Brook trout of 20 to 25 inches come up again and again, along with large northern pike (many over 40 inches, with a few 44 to 46 inches), master-size walleye, and lake trout. Fly-outs, such as Semmens Lake for pike, are highly productive, with one reviewer reporting 100+ pike in a day. Reviewers also praise the food, describing it as plentiful, wholesome, and very good, though a few recent reviewers call it basic but good, and one found 2023 breakfasts and dinners weaker than the year before. The riverside shore lunch is a highlight. Accommodations are comfortable and clean. Newer cabins and cottages have WiFi, cable or satellite TV, and private baths, and guests who stayed in the older cabins found them fine. Staff are friendly and hospitable, and the First Nation guides know where the fish are. Getting to the lodge is easy through Winnipeg, and several guests call the value excellent.
Recurring points to be aware of: water levels and weather matter. In years of high water, such as late summer 2022 and September 2022, the river was hard to fish and brook trout catches were small. Spawning brook trout did not bite in late September 2025. Guides know the water well, but a few reviewers say they know less about fly fishing specifically, so fly anglers may want to set expectations with the lodge in advance, although other fly anglers said they were well accommodated. A few reviewers described guides as quiet or reserved. Some earlier reviews criticized older cabins and service, but newer cabins have since been built. Optional fly-outs cost extra. Fall trips may involve rough weather and occasionally unreliable commuter flights. The lodge is best suited to trophy brook trout and pike anglers, groups of friends, and father-son or family trips, and to first-time fly-in guests who want easy travel from Winnipeg and good value.
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Brett (Canada Fishing Tips)
Oct 4, 2025
Blog
God's River Lodge 2025 Fall
Group of 6 fished Sept 16-23, 2025 and called it a fantastic trip with lots of personal bests. They plan to return in 2026. Catch estimates: about 200 lakers (best 42 in), about 1000 pike (best 44 in) and 15 walleyes, but only 3 brookies, which wouldn't bite, possibly because they were spawning. Accommodations are standalone 4-bedroom, 4-bath guest cottages with good WiFi and cable. Food is basic but warm, such as meatloaf and chicken parm, and he praised the birthday cake for his dad. Travel was easy through Winnipeg.
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Brett (Canada Fishing Tips)
Jun 20, 2025
Blog
God's River 2025 – Lightening Never Strikes Twice or Does it
His fourth trip to God's River, in late May 2025 with his dad, back at the Semmens Lake outpost. He said they more than repeated the prior year's pike fishing, with 12 pike 45 in or better, the best 46.5 in. Reasons he returns: brook trout, outpost fishing, river fishing in wind, easy access from Winnipeg, and value. He called the meals basic but quite good. Ratings: Brookies Excellent, Pike Exceptional, Camp Good, Travel Easy, Guides Excellent, Value Priceless.
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George G
Aug 2, 2024
TripAdvisor
8 Day Family Fishing Trip at God's River Lodge
This was an outstanding family fishing trip for 7 people...including 3 men, 2 women, and my 2 young grandsons. We loved it! Kory and his staff do a fantastic job providing clean, comfortable accommodations, great food, and excellent fishing guides. Everyone is very friendly. We hated to go home! Insider tip: Lodge will clean and cook your fish...just ask. (Stayed July 2024, traveled with family.)
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Brett (Canada Fishing Tips)
Jun 2, 2024
Blog
God's River 2024 – Epic Pike and Brook Trout Experience
Late May 2024 trip helping open the new cabins at the Semmens Lake outpost. Getting to the lodge is easy via a Winnipeg charter or commercial flight; accommodations were neat and clean with WiFi, cable TV and heat, and meals were served at the main lodge. In the river he landed 24 brookies in about 12 hours, 5 of them over 21 inches. At Semmens Lake in 3 days his group caught roughly 400-500 pike, including 126 over 40 inches and a best of 46 in. He rebooked Memorial Day week at Semmens.
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Brett (Canada Fishing Tips)
Oct 5, 2023
Blog
Fall Fun at God's River Lodge 2023
September 2023 trip with a group of 7. The new GM arranged an evening charter. The lodge is a full-service American Plan lodge. Food was excellent in 2022 but breakfasts and dinners were not as good in 2023. Pike fishing was easy, with roughly 500 pike on the last day and fish up to 46 in. Lake trout were slower than in 2022 after a weather shift. Walleyes averaged 21+ inches. He landed 13 brook trout, biggest around 20 in, including a day 20 miles downriver at the rapids. Ratings: Fishing Very Good, Camp Good, Travel Easy, Guides Good, Value Excellent.
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Brett (Canada Fishing Tips)
Oct 2, 2022
Blog
The river of my dreams – God's River Lodge 2022
September 2022 trip with his son on a 50%-off-second-person fall deal ($4350 for two, 5 days, guided, from Winnipeg). Said the lodge is easy to reach via a scheduled flight from Winnipeg. Newer triplex cabins have satellite TV, and the food was very good. Lake trout fishing was amazing, with 100+ trout days. The river was a raging torrent from lake levels 4 ft above normal, so he got only 5 brook trout. Rough fall weather, flaky commuter flights and a short fishing window were listed as negatives. Overall: 'Amazing' lake trout fishing, good accommodations, very good food, exceptional price.
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Randy G
Sep 24, 2022
TripAdvisor
Not a fly fishing destination
Over promised.... Under delivered. If you enjoy attaching 1/2 ounce jig heads to your fly line while trolling rediculous rollercoaster rapids in a filthy boat.... Then this is the place for you. The guides simply did not know how to accommodate fly fishermen. Water levels are typically high late August and this year was higher than average. Lodge manager went AWOL after day one and guides smoke weed while assistant guides sleep sprawled over the casting deck. They made no effort to change their routine to put us on fish. I spent years saving for a retirement trip like the one advertised. If you fly fish... Take your money somewhere else. I did see a silver fox though. (Stayed August 2022, traveled with friends.)
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Excursion624681
Jun 29, 2022
TripAdvisor
Big brook trout and exciting river trips through the rapids! I was looked after from start to finish!
Superb food, comfortable room, knowledgeable guide, and attentive staff! Overall, the fishing was good; I landed 7 brookies over 20 inches as well as numerous walleye, pike and lakers. Take the trip down river to 40 Mile Rapids for the scenery and experience. (Stayed June 2022, solo.)
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Barry
Jul 1, 2019
Outfitter
Excellent meals and food service - hearty and filling. We were on fish within minutes of leaving our docks. Our guides worked hard to get us on fish and keep us on fish. The riverside lunch is a BONUS! We caught fish no matter what the weather. Without doubt, some of the best brook trout fishing in the world. The lodge accommodates both conventional and fly-fishing clients exceptionally well.
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John
Jul 1, 2019
Outfitter
Our group of 4 spent 4 days in early July 2019 fishing God's River for brook trout, 2 of us with fly rods. Many fish in the 22 to 24 inch class were caught and released; I've never seen brook trout so big. The First Nation guides were fantastic and knew where to go. Accommodations were very comfortable and the meals at the main lodge were timely and quite good. Great fishing. Great accommodations. Great staff.
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troutfan
Sep 20, 2017
TripAdvisor
Fishing God's River is a unique experience
For my 4th visit to God's River Lodge, I went in early August 2017. The lake offers terrific fishing for lake trout, pike and walleyes, but it is the river and its brook trout that are the draw for me. I'm over 50 trophy brookies from God's River in my 4 visits, plus a lot of walleye and pike. I got 9 trophy brookies on my August 2017 visit. God's River Lodge holds a definite spot on my hope to return list. It has the absolute best access to the river, and for me it is a very pleasant and reasonably priced place to visit. I enjoy revisiting the people that work there. Tip: They are building new cabins to replace older ones; the new ones are quite nice but I was always comfortable in the older ones also.
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Paul & Son (Joe)
Jan 1, 2016
Outfitter
My son Joe and I visited God's River Lodge for the first time in 2016. The lodging, food, hospitality were first class and the fishing was awesome. Despite really bad weather every day our guide put us on the fish and made sure we had a good time. We'll be back for sure.
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Jake_Trout
Aug 7, 2011
TripAdvisor
Not a first choice for sure ....
I have been to God's River Lodge several times in the past ten years (an industry group). The fishing is FANTASTIC. The service has been poor to terrible. Guides falling asleep at the tiller and a boat crash with lodge guests on board are the worst examples. Theft from cabins by locals has happened nearly every trip. The guide will insist on a 30-45 minute boat ride to get to the fish, while my buddy and I made our guide check water within 10 minutes and caught pike between 30 and 41 inches. GRL is NOT on my list for a future trip. (Stayed June 2011.)
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Scarab29
Mar 17, 2010
TripAdvisor
Awesome fishing - Wouldn't go anywhere else
The fishing is THE best you could ever hope for. The laker I posted was 42" and probably 35 lbs. Our guide took us out in rain and 40s weather when most guests stayed in. The rooms are nothing special but spacious enough. The fly out to Semmons is a must at least once; my buddy and I caught over 100 northern that day, with 10 masters between us. The brook trout fishing is world class, with fish 20" to 25" or bigger. The guides are quiet and non-talkative, but not mean or angry. The fishing overshadows any minuses. I've been there twice and I will not go anywhere else; there were many other repeat customers there. God's lake is definitely in God's Country. (Stayed June 2008, with friends.)
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Travelor5
Jun 24, 2007
TripAdvisor
Great Fishing, Poor Lodge
God's River Lodge is located on famous God's Lake. We weren't disappointed by the fishing: it was the best of our lives, and we each recorded master angler walleye (28") and northern pike (41"). However, the individual cabins were terrible: tiny rooms, doors that did not close, and no heat when the temperature dipped to 32 degrees. The service was poor, with no welcome, no directions to orientation, a rambling general manager briefing that pushed a $375 fly-out package, and a late first-day start (about 3.5 hours of fishing on day one). Staff gave no eye contact or smiles. Other fishermen felt the same. Atmosphere was depressing, and without the terrific fishing the experience would have been a total loss.
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George (USA)
Outfitter
It was one of my best adventures in my life. I struggle to find a comparison. The setting, the hospitality, and those brookies. (2019 guest.)
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Charles (Australia)
Outfitter
The whole experience was magical and so different for guys like us. Our cabin at the Lodge was great, being very comfortable and with all the necessary facilities - good beds, hot showers and good bathrooms. The food was nice and wholesome (and plentiful)! Our shoreline lunches were fantastic! Our fishing adventures were incredible with great guides and good boats. (2019 guest.)
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Paul
Outfitter
My son Jackson and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We caught so many Walleye it was astounding. Catching masters is a matter of when not if. Great fighting lakers, master pike, and the highlight for me was a master trout. The meals and staff top off the experience. One word WOW!
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Doug
Outfitter
This trip was truly an unforgettable experience. The food was always good and plentiful, the staff were warm and friendly and the accommodations were comfortable. I would highly recommend this destination to anyone who enjoys the sport of fishing. I took the extra trip to Semmens Lake. It was an unbelievable experience. I've never seen so many fish!
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David
Outfitter
Our primary focus was brook trout. Over four half-days, we managed 50+ brookies, including ten Masters up to 23.5". Arguably, God's River is the best brook trout fishery on the planet! Northerns and walleyes also inhabit the river and their girth tends to eclipse that of their lake-dwelling brethren.
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streamer8
TripAdvisor
Classic Northern Lodge-great fishing
A group of 7 spent 7 great fly fishing days at this lodge. Each of us had a separate room and bath and shared a common living room, which equalled or exceeded other far northern lodges. The main lodge was modern/rustic, the meals were excellent and the staff friendly and courteous. The lodge is owned and operated by members of the Cree nation, who are somewhat shy, which can be mistaken for surliness. The guides knew little about fly fishing but knew exactly where the fish were. We caught many trophy brook trout and northern pike. I would strongly recommend this lodge to anyone interested in unspoiled fishing. (Reviewed Sep 2008; stayed Aug 2008.)
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WpgTrvlrs
TripAdvisor
Off season visit
Stayed one night for business in the off season, so the review covers accommodations only, not service or meals. The main lodge is nice, but a closer look shows it needs some TLC. Private rooms are well kept though they need door locks, with shared common room and bathroom facilities that are overall clean. Wi-Fi works better closer to the kitchen. Recommendation: bring your own mattress, as the single bed was like rock. (Reviewed March 2016, traveled on business.)
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8trueadvisor
TripAdvisor
Excellent Northern Manitoba Lodge
Greg and his team are professional and experienced and understand how to provide a top notch wilderness fishing experience. This is certainly the best lodge on Gods Lake. Food and accommodation are very good and the lodge staff is excellent. I had an issue with my guide and Greg was quick to resolve the situation. I was at the lodge for eight days and saw every type of weather in July. Fishing ran from slow to exceptional as the week progressed, with one afternoon producing over 60 pike, half over 30 inches. In my opinion a fly out for brook trout on Gods River is a must, the fly out for pike not so much. I've been to numerous lodges across western Canada and I will return to Gods River Lodge. (Reviewed Feb 2019; stayed July 2018.)
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Getting There
Access: fly-in
Air Base: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Season & Booking
Season: June to September
Location
Contact
God's River Lodge
Don Hart God's River Lodge
Gods River, Manitoba
PO Box 98, Gods River, MB, Canada R0B 0N0
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