Review Highlights
Guest sentiment toward Milton Lake Lodge is very positive. The large majority of reviews are 5 stars, and many guests describe it as a trip of a lifetime. Several say they have rebooked or plan to, and a few note that the lodge fills quickly. Reviews cover both the main lodge and its Misekumaw Lake outpost camp, and both are praised. Guests also mention that the office staff (Jessica and Dave) make booking and logistics easy, including the float plane transfer.
Guests most often praise the fishing, with northern pike the main draw. Many report 40-inch-plus fish, high daily numbers, and a few groups report hundreds of fish over a stay. Lake trout are frequently described as plentiful and large. Grayling fishing gets mixed reports: some guests call it a highlight, while others found grayling hard to reach or hard to catch. The guides are repeatedly described as knowledgeable and personable, and several are named, with Cale mentioned more than once. Staff are called friendly and welcoming. The food gets very high marks, including the chef's dinners and the shore lunches. The accommodations are described as comfortable, clean and private. Several reviewers mention private rooms, hot showers and a hot tub, and some add that the rooms are on the small or rustic side. The outpost is described as well equipped, with a camp manager, generator power, Wi-Fi, a food plan and a lake with a strong pike population. Some guests mention seeing moose, bears, eagles and the northern lights.
Things to be aware of are mostly about conditions. Fishing can slow with high run-off, early-season timing or cold snaps. One guest who went in early July suggested going after mid-July for better fishing. Bugs (no-see-ums and mosquitoes) were called relentless in one review, and one guest had a stretch of unusually hot weather. At the outpost, one guest was told that damaged props would cost $100 each and recommended rock guards, because the lake's depth changes quickly. A small number of lower ratings mentioned disappointing fish size, basic rooms and limited power hours. Most reviews describe the lodging as comfortable. The lodge is best suited to anglers who want trophy pike and lake trout. It also suits first-time fly-in guests, father-son and family trips, and groups of friends. Those who prefer to run their own trip with a lot of freedom may like the outpost camp. Anglers who mainly want grayling should expect that fishing to be less reliable than the pike and trout fishing.
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Tod T
Oct 13, 2025
TripAdvisor
5 Star Review!
Milton Lake Lodge was incredible! The staff was super friendly and the accommodations were 5 Star. The guides were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. 5 Stars from start to finish. Oh, I can't say enough about the food…. Each meal prepared for us was above and beyond!!
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Mark E
Oct 12, 2025
TripAdvisor
Should Have Done Milton Lake Lodge Years Ago
I don't know why I waited so long to book a trip to Milton Lake Lodge. They come so highly recommended from so many of my friends in the fishing community. This year I decided to see for myself. Their recommendations were spot on. All that I had to do was make it to Saskatoon and they handled everything else from their end, including the float plane trip to and from the lake. Their location is extraordinary. Having my own room with a comfortable bed and a hot shower was a plus after fighting trophy northern pike and lake trout for 8 hours each day. The 3 gourmet meals a day in the massive main lodge were all excellent, as well as the shore lunches. Not only was the staff and guides attentive to our needs, they were also a great source of entertainment with their comical stories. After so many of the fishing adventures that I have taken to this region, I rate this trip as the best. Whether it's a family, friends, or a group of novice anglers looking for a true Canadian wilderness adventure, Milton Lake Lodge is the go to.
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Voyage26721018912
Oct 10, 2025
TripAdvisor
Remote adventure
Went in early July. Due to high run off, fishing for all guests was slow. Most guests were getting 3-5 pike a day, they were in unusual holding spots so lots of effort required to find them. Lake trout were in deep pockets, and hard to catch. Was looking forward to flyfishing for grayling, but with 3 experienced flyfishers, only caught 2 little ones. Lodge is modern with nice accomodations and lots of space. Cook was eastern Euopean and while the food was ample, it lacked creativity. We had an unusual hot spell of 90+ which made the lodge unbearable in the afternoon and evening. Bring good repellent, no see ums on the water and mosquitos on land were relentless. The staff, management and guides were great and catered to your every desire. They can't control the fishing however. To be sure of better fishing aim to go after mid July.
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Steven W
Mar 28, 2024
TripAdvisor
Bucket List to S----List
Well my opinion, wasn't like it reads. To start out don't have much to say about Air Canada and the hop skip and jump to Milton Lodge takes all day, so basically from the States you have 2 days of flying. The floatplane was same age as me, 68yr. Pilot seemed to know what he was doing, no complaints there. Lodge was like living in barracks, No hot water or lights, heat. Power turned off at 10pm. Food was nothing special, used what was flown up with us not like they wrote up, boats weren't in best of shape, from motors not running right, to one having big dent in bottom making it bounce alot, guides were all but one in there earlier 20s. I have had better fishing in the states. Blow up hot tub, on the deck. All the so called trophy fish must of been on vacation, so good luck. I brought my own rods and reels, had heavy rain one day, boats got flooded and all my tackle and reels under water. (Stayed July 2023)
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Robert M
Aug 30, 2023
TripAdvisor
Fantastic fishing, great guide and good lodge
Milton Lake is a great fishing lake with abundant Northern Pike and Lake Trout (char). Our visit from Saskatoon began with a RiseAir Flight to Stony Rapids. We then transferred to a four-passenger float plane that arrived approximately 40 minutes later at Milton Lake Lodge. We were warmly greeted by the cheerful staff. The guest rooms are in two contiguous wood cabins with four bedrooms and two shared bathrooms in each. The rooms are clean, warm, and small. The fishing was great and we caught 40”+ Northern Pike and numerous Lake Trout. Food was a good set menu of bacon and eggs breakfast, soup and sandwich lunches, and an assortment of beef, pork and chicken dishes for dinner. Wine was complementary during the evening meal. We had a good and memorable fishing experience. We were fortunate to be paired with Milton Lake Lodge's most experienced fishing guide, Braden. He was excellent and highly recommended.
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Steven W
Jul 6, 2023
TripAdvisor
Trip sucked
First got there, was greeted by staff, and guides, they take your luggage to what they consider a 5 star Lodge. The food for most parts was decent, but not so called 5 star, he worked with what he gets delivered. The so called rooms sucked along with bathroom. Power turned off at 10pm, so if you want warm water better get it before 10 and have flash light and for some reason you need heat get extra blankets. The rooms are set up like barracks with thin walls in a hallway. No chairs in bed room or hallway. Only had one stormy day we couldn't get out but in all weather wasn't bad. I would of bit my tongue if we caught the big fish we were after, and for the money, guide, location it should of happen. On last day someone else caught 4 big fish. No good review from me. Sorry. If you take your chances good luck.
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Mike Borger
Aug 23, 2020
Forum
Misekumaw Lake In Northern Saskatchewan - Yes an actual fishing report!
I was able to travel to Misekumaw Lake in far northern Saskatchewan in early July with my son Brendan. Misekumaw is a remote single cabin outpost camp operated by Milton Lake Lodge in the far NE corner of the province. I fished Misekumaw 3 years ago and had an incredible time catching large numbers of trophy pike. This time around not only did we catch large pike in abundance, once we figured out where and how to catch the trout, we had easily the best lake trout fishing I've ever experienced in my life for both numbers and size. In my opinion it's every bit as incredible as the pike fishery. To date this was easily the best outpost fishing trip I've ever experienced in Canada. The camp itself has seen vast improvements under new ownership since my first visit, with brand new Lund boats with full floors and electric start 4 stroke Yamaha motors, new walkways, a new shower house and flush toilet, and satellite TV and wifi. The only downside was Transwest Air lost my bag with all my reels and video camera on the way in.
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Seth S
Jul 4, 2018
TripAdvisor
World Class Pike Fishery
Our group caught nearly 800 Northern Pike during our 4 day stay. We were able to get several fish over 40 inches, as I got 5 myself. Great staff and accommodations, would recommend to anyone who wants to take a trip focusing on pike.
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chitownhal
Jun 29, 2017
TripAdvisor
Great Fishing Experience
Fantastic fishing experience. Everyone from guides to wait staff were just outstanding. They made us feel so welcome. Great meals. Great fishing. Great accommodations. Truly an adventure of a lifetime
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Larry Ladowski (MidWest Outdoors)
Blog
Disconnect in Saskatchewan
Magazine article (Feb 2017) describing a week-long stay at Milton Lake Lodge. The author calls it a beautiful five-star lodge that is the only one on its lake, with private rooms, hot/cold running water, five-star meals and available Wi-Fi. Over the week they caught and released hundreds of fish, the biggest a 45-inch pike. They ate outstanding meals and enjoyed the amenities, and the author concludes the lodge gives an outstanding experience with five-star service where you can find adventure and relax.
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Great remote Canadian fishing lodge!
This is a really great fishing lodge out in remote Northern Canada. You have to fly in on a float plane and land on the lake next to the lodge. The lodge itself is really luxurious with a well equipped shop, comfortable general area, great food and really friendly and welcoming staff. I had two really friendly and expert guides who took me all over the lakes for fishing, in smart modern boats, with all tackle provided. I explored an outpost one day and was taught how to fly fish another. The lake has been hardly fished at all and the policy has been to keep the stock of fish at natural levels. Barbless hooks were used, and all fish were put back. I can't recommend this too highly, and have a look at my big pike! (Nov 2011)
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Big fish, Great service, Excellent food
After a great day of fishing the experience only got better when the meals were served. The rooms were comfortable and private. The lodge is an amazing place when you consider the remote location. I had a fantastic time and will be going to Milton Lake Lodge again soon. (Jul 2013)
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Peaceful Beauty
Upon our arrival at Points North the group transferred to a floatplane for the 40 min flight to the secluded lodge. Our luggage was taken to our private rooms and we were served lunch. Within an hour of our arrival we were on the lake fishing. About 30 minutes out on the lake I had caught a 46-inch Northern Pike, one of many large fish I would catch over the 4 days. Dinner was served in the early evening, which was a 5 star rating. For the next 3 days we were on the water by 8, had shore lunch on an island that was great. Our guides seemed to know where all the big fish were. Each evening we were treated to meals prepared by a great chef. Everything was made from scratch. Will I go back? Yes. Ladies who may read this review remember they will pamper you all the way. (Oct 2013)
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The Highlight of the year.
First I want to thank you and your complete staff for what was to us, a wonderful experience on all fronts. The caring and preparation was first class, from the accommodations, food, and all the way down to the extra special touch of having our favorite drink and cigars flown in for our enjoyment. Once we arrived at the lodge we were met by the whole Milton Lake Lodge team. The rooms were nice, clean, private, and each room had its own bathroom and shower. We had a full 3 course formal prime rib dinner; the chef hit all high grades on this meal and all others on this trip. Our guide Michael Padilla had skill not only in where and how to fish, but his people skills were fantastic. If a 10 is the best of the best we give Michael an 11. The fish kept getting bigger and bigger; fishing for pike was a first and the fight was excellent. Shore lunch was cooked by the whole staff and the pike was the best eating white fish we had ever had. I have never fished in such beautiful waters. Milton Lake Lodge was a world class fishing experience for us. (Nov 2013; stayed June 2013)
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Pristine lakes and fish you have to see to believe!
Outstanding staff that see to every detail and fantastic food. To say the fishing is incredible is a complete understatement. We did not want for anything during our stay. We will return year after year! (Dec 2013)
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Great Fishing, great staff and lodge
I brought a group of 8 to this lodge. The Staff and fishing were fantastic. Everyone having their own room is also a big plus. The rooms are small and rustic but they are clean and everything you need is provided. Food, Guides, Staff, are all excellent. Our group had a great time and we are looking forward to returning. The fishing, just can't say enough about the fishing. You will catch some big ones, and the catch and release program is managed very well by the staff and ownership. (Jul 2014)
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fabulous
Great place. Breakfast and evening meals in the lodge were spectacular. Shore lunch was excellent with far more than just fish. (but the fish was the highlight). Our guide (Naoto) was exceptional, intense, highly skilled, experienced and fun. A great experience. Highly recommend. (Aug 2014)
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Awesome fishing adventure!!!!!
This year was my second trip to Milton Lake Lodge. My first trip was the year before and I brought along my 15 year old son and my husband who is an avid outdoorsman. We were thrilled with the adventures we had each day!! The fishing really was incredible! Our guide was full of knowledge and was an enjoyable companion everyday on the lake. All meals at the lodge are 5 stars plus, they do an amazing job of shore lunch. My family and I enjoyed the trip so much I returned this year bringing along my friend who is female and loves to fish! If your arms are sore from fighting 45 inch pike all day hop in the hottub you'll be ready for another day of monster fishing at Milton Lake Lodge. (Jan 2015)
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Amazing Fishing Adventure!!!!
Milton Lake Lodge - the best fresh water fishing experience ever!! Maxine & Peter run a great facility: extremely organized, professional guides, incredible fishing, amazing food and great quality accommodations. Flight logistics were straight forward and well planned. We caught hundreds of pike and lake trout all the way up to and including trophy size as well as an amazing evening of fly fishing for grayling. The guides were professional, personable and down right funny! Shore lunch was awesome. The lodge and accommodations are world class! Food is amazing! It was the fishing experience of a life time! (Jul 2015)
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Shaun Brakstad
TripAdvisor
trip to paradise
First trip to Milton Lake Lodge and couldn't be happier with the expierience. Peter and Maxine have created a fishing oasis in one of the most remote spots in Canada. The lodge and accommodations are first class. The food and staff are wonderful. The boats are excellent and extremely comfortable making it easy to spend 9 + hours on the water. I found the grayling fishing to be a true highlight, it was an adventure into almost a spiritual spot with the river and the fish. Shore lunches prepared daily were excellent. Overall would recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful trip into the unspoiled North. (Jul 2016)
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Lake Misekumaw Review
Six of us attended Milton Lake Lodge outpost Lake Misekumaw for a once in a life time Fly-In-Fishing Trip. We were treated to some of the best Northern Pike fishing in all of Saskachewan. The flat bottom boats with fish finders were top notch and our camp host (Doug) was extremely hospitable. The accommodations are indeed rustic but better than most others that I have stayed at. What really made these rustic accommodations nice was that there was a hot shower and flush toilets. I would highly recommend Lake Misekumaw for anyone who wants to do there own fishing and cooking. One last note: The management is very well organized and helpful on all aspects. Thank you Milton Lake Lodge. (Jul 2016)
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Fishing Trip of a Lifetime
Milton Lake Lodge is truly an amazing place, a trip of a life time for sure. The accommodations, hosts, staff, and food were excellent! I was able to land my largest Northern Pike and Lake Trout of my life. Great experience! (Aug 2016)
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Thank you
Cindy and I spent our honeymoon at Milton Lake Lodge. What incredible fishing I have fished all my life and never had fishing like this. Cindy caught as many fish as I did. The lodging is awesome and the staff went out of the way to make sure that our needs were met. I can't say enough good things about the trip the lodge or the people. Big thanks to the fishing guides. Amazing fishing (Sep 2016)
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Trip of a lifetime
If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, you are looking for Milton Lake Lodge. The staff and guides were the very best. The food was tremendous and even used the local blueberries, cranberries and moss berries. I just wished that I could give a higher rating than 5. The fishing is the best I have ever seen. Our guide was phenomenal and could put us onto whatever we wanted to catch, huge northern pike, monstrous lake trout and colorful arctic grayling. The lodge was very comfortable, and the hot tub felt great after a long day of fishing. (Sep 2016)
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Fishing, Family, Fun and memories for a lifetime
My 17 year old son and I had the fortune to spend 4 amazing days at Milton Lake Lodge. I had been on one fly-in before with work colleagues but this was the first for my son. What an outstanding experience. I mean actually catching lots of BIG fish. I have a cottage in Ontario but a seasons worth of fishing at the cottage does not even come close to 4 days at Milton Lake Lodge. The lodge is super comfortable with way more amenities than you would expect this far north. The staff are like family and all take a genuine interest in you and your stay. Food is so unique and the shore lunches are really over-the-top. If you want to get back to "real" nature, actually catch lots of awesome fish, spend the most precious time with family/friends and relax and eat well then you will never regret taking a trip to Milton Lake Lodge. (Feb 2017; stayed Sept 2016)
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If you want a QUALITY fishing trip try to get here!
This is gonna sound like they paid me! I've fished many times in Canada, I'm from Central Iowa. My longtime friend had chatted with Nick about possibly fishing and bear hunting. Long story shorter we caught hundreds of lake trout and northern Pike each! We also arrowed two great black bear in the first two nights! The guides were great! The staff was great! The food truly was 5 star! And the accommodations were fantastic! Laid back but always professional! So so fun! Zero problems. Book that place if you can get in! (Jun 2022)
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The Milton Lodge Experience
There is no better experience. Great people. Great food. Great fishing for trophy fish. And well organized. You will be taken care of from the moment you step on the dock, and have the memory of a lifetime to take home with you. (Jul 2022)
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GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT FISHING
100% Happy in all regards. Guides, accommodations, experience was all that we could have hoped for. Often the marketing claims of fishing operations are 'optimistic' shall we say but Milton Lake Lodge surpassed all we had hoped. Guides Blain and Brian were overqualified and the operation is overseen by Nick Parks who runs a great ship. I think the unexpected highlight was the food. The Chef prepared and presented the food to a level that would do a high end Seattle restaurant proud. This a 90 minute float plane from the nearest store! Well done all around! we have already booked for next year. (Jul 2022)
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Amazing experience!
Just returned from Milton Lake Lodge and am still on a "Pike High"! It was a great trip with superb food, great fishing, and a staff that wanted to make sure we were taken care of. The guides were knowledgeable, patient, and very helpful. (We caught a lot of fish!) The chef was quite good with fantastic dinners served nightly. I had the best duck I have ever eaten and a pork tenderloin that was to die for. They had a well equipped bar with very reasonable alcohol prices. Also had two opportunities to see the Northern Lights during the stay. If you want a wonderful experience for a very reasonable price, book Milton Lake Lodge. (Aug 2023)
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Trip of a Lifetime
This lodge was amazing! The view was spectacular, from the tranquil mornings overlooking Milton lake with a hot cup of coffee to sitting up at night with a splash of brandy and watching the northern lights with my sons, Milton Lake lodge provided a trip of a lifetime. The accommodations were top notch especially as the only means to get here is by float plane. From the guides to the chef, all the staff were top notch. The fishing was excellent. Having traveled the world, I can not think of a negative thing to say about this piece of paradise. (Dec 2024; stayed Aug 2024)
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Misekumaw Lake Outpost
Back in early 2023, a small group of us wanted to book our "Trip of a Lifetime" preferably somewhere in northern Saskatchewan at an outpost camp. After a couple months of research, we found a place called Misekumaw Lake Outpost via Milton Lake Lodge. Well, the place has been so special, we will be going back for our third time in July 2025. Working with Jessica (Office Manager) and Dave (Owner) is seamless. The Outpost also has a Camp Manager that oversees the operation. What does the outpost camp provide: Generator power, Wi-Fi, big screen TV, food plan, bottled water, coffee, multiple freezers and fridges, separate sleeping cabins from the cooking cabin, indoor shower and toilets, propane grill, washer/dryer, extra fishing gear. We target pike and that is what we catch, and they are quality fish. As a group of 3 in our 2 years at Misekumaw, we've caught over 150 pike 36"+ with approx. 40 of those pike 40"+. We have caught some lake trout, though we have not targeted them much. (Dec 2024; stayed July 2024)
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Fishing trip with my boys
Guides were awesome - they new the lake inside and out - acomodations were great - hospitality was awesome - Jessica and here crew made us feel welcome the minute we landed - would highly recomend this lodge!!!! Oh yeah and the fishing was awesome too!! (Aug 2025)
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High touch remote fishing experience in the high north!
Last week was the first time for me experiencing a fishing lodge in northern Saskatchewan. This is much more of an intimate experience as this lodge focuses on no more than 8 guests at a time. The lake is smaller as well so you don't have to take a 45 minute boat ride to a fishing hole. We got hit with very cold weather in the first couple of days which turned the fish off a bit. But in day 3 we found the trout holding in deep holes and they were stacked up! I probably caught around 60 or so fish throughout the entire trip with the biggest trout being 30 inches and pike of 35 inches. We tried fishing for grayling but the sites to fish for them are extremely challenging to get to. The lodge does have a hovercraft. Regarding the lodge and staff, the cabins are the nicest I have ever experienced with nice large bathroom and very comfortable beds. All of the staff were extremely friendly and sat with me during meals. Jessica the office manager even went fishing with me for 3 of the days. My guide Ty was also fantastic. Overall I liked this lodge and would go here again. (Jul 2025; stayed June 2025)
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C6615GArichardl
TripAdvisor
Memories to last a lifetime!
Trip of a lifetime! A oasis in the wilderness! Great fishing! Huge pike and lake trout! We caught more fish than we could count! Fantastic accommodations and food! Guides and staff were absolutely extraordinary! I am already booked to return! Saw moose and a bear … just while fishing! Wonderful experience. Glad we were able to book it! The lodge fills quickly! Much thanks to everyone at Milton Lake Lodge!
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Awesome Fishing Trip!
My Dad and I had our first northern fishing trip here and it was amazing. Our guide Cale put us on 3 pike over 40” and numerous over 35”. Also had a great time fishing for lake trout. The scenery was breathtaking. We saw a moose and numerous eagles. The accommodations were great and the staff went out of their way to make you feel welcome and part of the family. We have already booked again for next year!
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Trip of a lifetime
First time doing a fly in. And everything and everyone exceeded my wildest expectations. From private bedroom to daily house cleaning to fantastic food incredible people and unbelievable fishing. Big numbers every day as well as 3 trophies of 40+ inches. And 3 more at 39-39”. Jessica, Jenna, Shane, Brent, Ty were great and made us feel welcome. Our guide Cale had exceptional knowledge of the lake and worked hard to consistently put us on fish. WE HAD A BLAST! Thank you Milton Lake Lodge. (Jul 2026)
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Ok vist to Misekumaw but will not return.
Fished for a week with friends on Misekumaw Lake in Aug 2026. Great accomodations. Very likeable, friendly, knowledgeable camp staff. Nice to not have to cook for ourselves or even make coffee. Caught pike only, no lakers or grayling. 4 fish over 40". Largest was 43". I've been fishing all over Ontario and Quebec for 51 years and my friends are also very experienced. If we can't find and catch lakers and grayling even though it was the middle of the summer they are not there or their numbers are few. Boat motors need rock guards and not plastic props. Trying to use them on a lake where the depth changes from deep to extremely shallow in a few feet is a guarantee you will scatter a prop. Oh, and when we arrived at the camp we were told that for each prop we damaged we would pay $100. Overall it was an okay trip. It's always good to try new water and relax fishing. Probably will not return.
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An Outpost with Modern Amenities
MidWest Outdoors Television Show just got back from Milton Lake Lodge's Misekumaw Outpost in Saskatchewan. One of the best pike fisheries that I have been to in Saskatchewan. One of the best things about the camp is the freedom of not being on any time restraints. You are free to eat when you want and fish when you want, without having to be off the lake (often at prime time) due to lodge activity. The camp comes complete with Camp Manager who cooks, cleans, takes care of boats, provides fish intel, locations and more. Often at outposts you spend the first couple days learning the lake, and then catching the last couple days. At Misekumaw, with the camp manager, the learning curve of the lake is expedited and you are on fish the first day. The lake which is roughly 3 miles wide x 8 miles tall is a pike factory. We fished mid-August timeframe and had 100 fish days and also fished deep cabbage weeds. During our 3 days of fishing we wound up catching about 15-20 trophies (40" fish or larger) between 3 of us fishing. Booking through Milton Lake Lodge was extremely easy. Both Jessica and Dave are very accommodating and take care of everything. Overall a very successful trip. (Aug 2026)
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