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Sportsman's Lodge - Little Vermillion Lake
Sportsman's Lodge and Outposts
Little Vermilion Lake, Ontario — Near Red Lake, Ontario
About This Lodge
Accommodations
Amenities
Other: BBQ, cooking utensils, pots, pans, bedding, towels, depth finders, landing net, life jackets, paddles, anchor, boat floors, detailed lake map, ice-making machine, television
Fish Species
Lake Information
Little Vermilion Lake is famous for trophy-sized Northern Pike. Walleye fishing is also excellent. The lodge is the only fishing operation on the lake, providing a clean, uncomplicated, unpolluted and relaxing atmosphere. Ice fishing also available for Walleye, Northern Pike, and Perch.
Meals & Services
Reviews & Reputation
Sportsman's Lodge and Outposts, operated by Brett and Judy Geary on Little Vermilion Lake in Ontario, has a strong reputation among guests. Reviews consistently award five stars, and around 92% of reviewers recommend the lodge across dozens of reviews. Visitors are enthusiastic and loyal, and multiple guests say they want to return or bring family members on future trips. The lodge draws repeat clientele and generates strong word-of-mouth referrals.
Guests frequently highlight the fishing as the standout feature, particularly for northern pike and walleye. Guests commonly report large numbers of trophy-sized pike, including fish over 40 inches, and walleye fishing also draws high praise. Beyond fishing, reviewers speak warmly about Brett and Judy Geary personally, describing them as welcoming and personable hosts. Guests single out Judy's home-cooked meals with enthusiasm. For guests who hunt, at least one review highlights a successful guided moose hunt, with praise for Brett's guiding and for moose processing handled by staff. Remote outpost options, such as Mantricia Lake, are also available and have been used by groups.
Reviews contain very few complaints, and none are recurring concerns about the lodge itself. One reviewer noted warm temperatures and persistent wind during a hunt, a weather condition rather than a lodge issue. The lodge suits small groups of fishing buddies or hunting parties looking for a remote Canadian fly-in trip with guided options, as well as anglers targeting trophy pike or walleye. The personal, family-run atmosphere may particularly appeal to guests who prefer a close-knit lodge over a large commercial operation.
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What's Included
Included
Fully equipped cabin with all bedding, towels, BBQ, cooking utensils, pots, pans; boats with safety cushions, life jackets, paddles, anchor, landing net, swivel seats, electric start 15 hp Yamaha 4-stroke motors, depth finders, floors; one tank of gas per boat per day; detailed map of lake system; shore lunch kits (food items at additional charge); wrapping and freezing
Not Included
Meals/food, fishing license, personal gear, fishing equipment, rain gear, first aid kit, flight not included in base rate (guests pay separately via Superior Airways)
Getting There
Access: fly-in
Air Base: Red Lake, Ontario (Superior Airways)
Season & Booking
Check-in Day: Saturday or Monday (5-day trips); Saturday (7-day trips)
Minimum Stay: 5 days
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