Hasbala Lodge

Laveen, AZ (winter address), Saskatchewan

A small, family-run fly-in lodge on Hasbala Lake, where Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut meet, fishing catch and release for pike, lake trout and grayling.

1 Lodge

Locations 1

Species pike, lake trout, grayling

Access fly-in

WiFi No

Only cabin/lodge Yes

Pricing $$$$$

Overview

Hasbala Lodge is a small fly-in fishing lodge on the north end of Hasbala Lake in northern Saskatchewan. The lake sits where the borders of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut meet. A government cairn marking the spot is less than a mile from the lodge.

The operation is a single lodge with no outposts. It is a small, family-run lodge and the owners intend to keep it small. Guests have the area to themselves, and the lodge offers guided fishing for northern pike, lake trout and Arctic grayling. The lodge also offers family vacations and corporate retreats.

The lodge is open in the summer months, and Ron Opatril is the contact.

Best for: Anglers who want a small, family-run lodge with catch and release fishing for pike, lake trout and Arctic grayling, on spinning gear or fly rod.

Highlights

Small family-run lodge

Single lodge on Hasbala Lake

Pike, lake trout and Arctic grayling

Catch and release, barbless hooks

Grayling water 500 yards from lodge

Four connected lakes a one mile hike away

Guide and lunch provided each day

Four Corners border marker near lodge

The Fishing

Hasbala Lake holds northern pike, lake trout and Arctic grayling. The lake has deep water and reefs for lake trout, and bays, reeds and weeds for pike. Water flows through the lake, and it has many islands, including several holes of well over 100 feet. The inlet river enters at the south end, and the outlet is about three hundred yards from the lodge at the north end.

Most of the fishing is close to the lodge. Grayling fishing is about 500 yards away, lake trout fishing is just around the point, and pike fishing is a five-minute boat ride off. The lake is not large and has many bays and islands, so weather rarely keeps boats off the water. The largest pike recorded at the lodge was 51.5 inches. Grayling and lake trout can also be fished on fly rods or ultralight gear.

All fishing is catch and release with barbless hooks, and the lodge credits this policy and low guest numbers for the quality of the fishery. Four connected lakes, Wakula, Tanuck, Hooey and Curphey, are a one mile hike from Hasbala Lake and are fished for northern pike. Guests go out with a guide and take lunch for the day.

Accommodations

The main lodge was built with large windows, a wood stove and natural paneling hung with photos of past guests and their catches. It includes the dining room.

Guests stay two to a room in the guest wing that adjoins the main lodge. A separate guest cabin sleeps up to four. All facilities have electricity, and heating comes from wood stove and propane. A propane demand water heater supplies hot water for showers. The lodge is comfortable but not a five-star resort, and the food is good.

Fish Species

pike lake trout grayling

What They Offer

Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.

Guide service

Meal plans

Boats included

Gas included

Fish cleaning

Getting There

Guests are flown to Hasbala Lake on a turbo single Otter float plane from Points North, on Wollaston Lake. The lodge also lists a Winnipeg to lodge and return option. Most guests fly to Saskatoon and then go on to Points North on the lodge's charter service or a scheduled flight.

Guests can also drive to Saskatoon and take the charter from there, or drive all the way to Points North. Pilots flying their own aircraft can use the all-weather airstrip at Points North, which has fuel, parking and security. The lodge handles the travel arrangements.

Access:

fly-in

Air service:

Saskatoon Airport

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