Wallace Lake Lodge

Wallace Lake Lodge & Outposts, run by the Hnatishin family (James, Michele, Joe, and Paul), has a strong reputation among Manitoba fishing travelers, with the majority of reviewers rating their experience highly. Guests consistently describe the operation as well-run and attentive, with the owners and staff receiving frequent praise for their hospitality, local knowledge, and willingness to point guests toward productive fishing spots. The lodge keeps a small, intimate atmosphere, capping the main lodge at around 16 guests, which adds to the privacy and quiet that many reviewers appreciate.

Reviewers widely praise the accommodations, both at the main lodge and at the outpost cabins on lakes such as Obukowin, Carroll, and Craven, as well as the Gammon River, as well-equipped and comfortable. They have full kitchens, hot showers, quality boats and motors, fish finders, and clean, modern interiors. The outpost experience in particular draws strong reviews for its remoteness and wildlife. Several reviewers rate the fishing at the outpost lakes, which see little angling pressure, as outstanding, with plentiful walleye catches. Reviewers also single out the Gammon River as a notable fishery.

The one notable concern comes from a reviewer who fished Wallace Lake itself in September and reported very poor walleye fishing, with several in their group catching little to nothing. Locals on the water attributed the decline to the lake having been netted out in prior years, and even lodge guides expressed surprise at any walleye being caught. This reviewer's advice was to enjoy the surroundings but temper fishing expectations on Wallace Lake proper, and to consider day trips to nearby lakes like Windsock. The operation is best suited to groups of friends or repeat anglers seeking a remote, self-guided outpost experience with solid amenities, particularly those targeting walleye on the fly-in lakes rather than Wallace Lake itself. It may also appeal to those who value wildlife, trails, and a quiet wilderness atmosphere alongside their fishing.