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Kagianagami (Kag) Lake Lodge

Leuenberger Air

Kagianagami Lake, Ontario — Near Nakina

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Lake Size 20,100 acres

Max Depth 158 ft

Max Guests 12

Access fly-in

Season May – September

Pricing $$

About This Lodge

Full-service fly-in American Plan fishing lodge on Kagianagami Lake (Kag Lake), north of Nakina, Ontario. Established in 1960, the lodge has 5 guest cabins accommodating 6 to 12 people each. The main lodge has a dining room with a chef, home-cooked meals, and a weekly shore dinner. Guests can choose the American Plan, Modified American Plan, or Housekeeping Plan. De Havilland Turbo Otters fly guests in from Cordingley Lake airbase.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

cabin

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - generator

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: flush

Heat: Yes

WiFi

Cell: No

Internet available at lodge only; no cell service once leaving Nakina

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Fish Freezer

Other: BBQs in cabins, bedding provided, full-sized fridge/freezer in each cabin, outdoor grill area for weekly shore dinner, fish fryer available to borrow (bring own oil), regulation boat safety kit supplied

Fish Species

brook trout whitefish walleye lake trout pike

Fishing Regulations

Fishing Zone

Ontario FMZ 2

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14–16 ft

Boat Brand

Lund/Naden

Motor

15 HP 4-stroke

Motor Start

Pull

Motor Brand

Tohatsu

Seat Type

Boat seats provided at lodge

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Kagianagami Lake, commonly called Kag Lake, is a large, remote wilderness lake in the Thunder Bay District of northwestern Ontario, approximately 60 miles north of Nakina by air. Kag Lake is characterized by its extensive shoreline, numerous islands, rocky Canadian Shield terrain and exceptionally deep, cold water that maintains its cool temperature throughout the summer. The lake (including Van Poele Lake which functions as a connected bay on the eastern shore of Kag) covers roughly 20,000 acres, with 95 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of approximately 158 feet. The lake contains 189 islands ranging from small, rocky shoals to the two large islands of 483 acres and 393 acres. The western end of the 393 acre island is home to Kag Lodge, run by Leuenberger Air Service. Kagianagami Lake's cold-water environment supports a diverse fishery that includes brook trout, lake trout, walleye and northern pike. The lake is particularly notable for its brook trout habitat where it connects to the Opichuan River system flowing north to Kellow Lake. Walleyes average over 3 pounds with many over 10 pounds present. Large lake trout population with trophies over 20 pounds available. Trophy northern pike greater than 40 inches present.

Lake Name

Kagianagami Lake (also: Kag)

Province

Ontario, Northwestern Ontario

Lake Size

20,100 acres

Max Depth

158 ft

Avg Depth

30 ft

Shoreline

95 miles

Water Clarity

Clear

Lake Structure

Deep lake with islands, shore shelves, narrows, and weedy flats

Inflows

Multiple unnamed inflows from the East, South, and West

Outflows

Opichuan River to Kellow Lake and the Albany River

Watershed

Albany River

Fishing Pressure

Moderate – this large, fly-in only wilderness lake hosts a lodge and four outpost camps

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

American Plan

Meals Included

American Plan: 3 meals/day including bagged shore lunch; Modified American Plan: dinner only; Housekeeping Plan: no meals included. Weekly shore dinner for all guests.

Guide Service

optional

Guide Cost

Required to access shore lunch option on American Plan

Reviews & Reputation

4.8

Based on 9 reviews from across the web

Review Highlights

Guests rate Leuenberger Air very highly. Almost every review gives 4 or 5 stars, and several come from repeat visitors. One family has fished with the outfitter for over 40 years across three generations, and another guest has been going since 1998. Many guests call the operation friendly, well organized and safe. Several say they plan to return, and one reviewer says everyone he talked to who had been there wanted to go back. The outfitter flies out of Nakina, Ontario, and guests stay at either the main Kag Lake Lodge or one of many outpost cabins.

Fishing is the main thing guests praise. Walleye numbers come up most often, with daily catches ranging from dozens to hundreds. One group of eight reported 2,054 walleye in a week at Percy Lake. Reviewers mention walleye over 30 inches, pike over 40 inches, lake trout (including 14 and 17 lb fish on Kag), brook trout, perch and whitefish. At Kag, guests say walleye are generally bigger than on the surrounding outpost lakes, though one says the larger fish come in lower numbers. Lodge guests praise the spacious, clean cabins with linens, indoor toilets and hot showers, the Tuesday fish fry, 6 am coffee delivery, and service-oriented staff. One reviewer called the food the best part of his week and recommended at least the Modified American Plan. Guests also like the housekeeping plan as a cheaper option. Outpost cabins are basic but comfortable, with lights, running water or showers, wood stoves, and boats and motors that worked reliably. Several guests mention the well-run air base, the turbo Otters and the staff's willingness to make special arrangements, such as carrying kayaks. Some outposts are the only cabin on their lake. Guests also praise the value for the cost.

Complaints are few and mild. One reviewer said the Kag Lodge boats (16 ft with 15 HP motors) were fine but not the best he had used at a lodge, and another called them decent. Kag is a very large lake, and reaching the pike weed beds at the south end took about half an hour by boat. One guest said the flight to Kag is longer than he is used to. Fishing can slow in bright, windless weather, as on one day that produced about 40 fish. One outpost cabin lacked a bathroom with the comforts of home. One reviewer found Elbow Lake fish plentiful but small, mostly under 4 pounds, on a trip about 30 years ago. The destination suits groups of friends and multi-generational family trips, first-time fly-in anglers, and anglers who want high-volume walleye and pike fishing, including those who like light tackle. Kag Lake Lodge suits those who want lodge comforts and larger fish and lake trout, while the outposts suit self-sufficient groups who want a private lake. Hunters, particularly for moose and ducks, and paddlers have also been accommodated.

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wantabigone Nov 16, 2017

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Fished Kag with perfect weather except for one day. Fish were easy to find once located, and he caught a 14 lb lake trout in 12 feet of water while fishing for walleye. The lake is huge with a wide variety of fish and structure. The boats were decent and the full-service main lodge was a treat for a group that normally does outposts.

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adempsey2.0 Nov 8, 2017

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Leuenberger

His only experience is Kag Lodge, which he thought was pretty good overall. The boats were fine but not the best he's used at a lodge, though the flight is also a longer one. Fishing on Kag can be outstanding on a big body of water.

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wdkott Jan 21, 2017

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Nakina area Lodges

Heading out on his second trip to Kag Lake Lodge. Says the lodge has nice cabins and boats and motors, with very service-oriented staff, and that the fish are generally bigger than on surrounding outpost lakes. He uses the housekeeping plan and likes having it as an option at a lodge.

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Michigan Man Apr 22, 2015

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We had a great experience with Twin Lakes

We had a great experience with Twin Lakes. We went to their Kag Lake outpost. Have also been to their Sim Lake outpost.

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Sep 8, 2011

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Kag Lodge Housekeeping Trip – September 2011

Party of 5 stayed Sept 4-8, 2011 on the housekeeping plan to save money. Every guest got a Tuesday fish fry prepared by lodge staff. Cabins were spacious with linens, comforters and an indoor toilet, and staff delivered fresh coffee at 6 am. Kag is over 20,000 acres of clear water known for big walleye, with some lake trout, pike and Opichuan River brook trout. Boats were 16 ft with 15 HP motors, and the pike weed beds at the south end were a half-hour run away.

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Sep 8, 2011

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Kag Lodge Housekeeping Trip – September 2011

This was a Leuenberger Lodge trip enjoyed by a party of 5 from September 4-8, 2011. We chose the housekeeping plan to keep expenses down, but it doesn't matter what plan you are on as Tuesday evening there was a fish fry with all the fixings for all guests prepared by the lodge staff. The cabins were spacious, with linens and comforters, and an indoor toilet! One of the girls would also knock on the door at 6 am with a pot of freshly brewed coffee. A nice touch for being on the Housekeeping plan. Kag Lake is huge at over 20,000 acres of crystal clear water. It is well known for its large walleyes, and has some lake trout and pike fishing as well. Brook trout are available on the Opichuan River as well. Boats are nice 16 foot size and powered by 15 HP outboards. Even with that it took a half hour or so to motor down to the pike weed beds at the south end of the lake.

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Rufous Potoo

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Kag Lake Lodge

Stayed at Kag Lake Lodge in late July 2024. His first Canadian walleye came within two minutes of fishing. Daily catches ran from dozens to hundreds, typically about 20 inches with a biggest of 25. One bluebird, windless day was slower, at about 40 fish. Hot showers were welcome. He called the food the best part of the week and advised at least the Modified American Plan. He is returning to an outpost camp and wears his Leuenberger Air sweatshirt with pride.

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Gary Skrzeczkowski

Outfitter

Says the volume and size of fish north of Nakina can't be matched in Canada, including 100-walleye days, walleye over 30 inches, pike well over 40 inches and brook trout. His best memory is landing a 17 lb lake trout on 6 lb line while trolling the western shore of Kagianagami Lake. Describes his experiences with the Leuenberger family as beautiful, adventurous and magical.

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Bryan Yetman

Outfitter

The Kag – my favourite place on earth

I first visited Kag when I was 13 years old with my dad. It is where my love for fishing was born. 33 years later I am still coming up to the Kag, with my buddies and my kids and it has become part of their DNA too. I've spent a lot of tough days on the water back home fishing in southern Ontario. But we call our trips to the Kag our 'catching trips' as it often doesn't feel like fishing. It is a place where the avid fisherman and the fly by night guys can fill the boat with relative ease. Over the years I have managed to fish the lake in every month of the season and can't say which I love the most. The lake evolves through the season from hundreds of shallow post spawn walleye in early season to still incredible numbers but fatter deep water walleye in August. The Lakers while sometimes moody, are always a great treat. If Northern's are what floats your boat, you can catch those till your arms fall off. I've had the chance to fish all over including the North West Territories & Nunavut and can say that despite this, I always prefer the Kag more than any other place I've fished. It is as remote as you'd ever want, but with the creature comfort of home. The fish are often co-operative and for the cost, nothing else compares.

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