Ghost River Lodges Why Fly, when you can get remoteness without flying? Ghost River Lodges is a boat-in & portage lodge on the Marchington Chain with 14 different lakes to fish. Home to the Famous "Tunnel" this lodge offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout. Located near Sioux Lookout, Ontario Ghost River offers Modified American Plan, special Family rates and packages, Housekeeping Plans and Outpost Cabins. They offer a truly remote setting and the only lodge on the chain. (888) GHOST RIVER (446-7874). www.ghostriverlodges.com

Pine Sunset Lodge Offering traditional Northwoods Canadian fishing and hunting adventures, Pine Sunset Lodge is a "drive-to" camp on the Dinorwic and Wabigoon Chain of lakes in Ontario. The chain has been rated #1 in the world for walleye and musky fishing, but also offers pike, lake trout, smallmouth and perch, along with hunting for grouse, deer, bear, moose and ducks. 7 night packages start at just over $300. Pine Sunset has eight comfortable cottages with all amenities and offers a variety of cost-saving packages. (920) 897-4212. www.pinesunsetlodge.com

Dunlop’s Lodge A pike fisherman’s dream come true, Dunlop’s Lodge is located in northern Manitoba on Lake Waskaiowaka, which is part of the Little Churchill River System. The small, 16-guest maximum "fly-in" lodge offers very personalized service and first-class fishing and hunting experiences. Trophy pike are plentiful due to catch and release fishing, and walleye will keep you entertained easily for hours. A cozy lodge includes American plan packages. Cabins are equipped with all the essentials and magnificent sunset views. (204) 422-6809. www.dunlopfishing.com

Kasba Lodge Nowhere in North America can you land three minutes from your own private cabin, step into a fully equipped fishing boat with a world-class guide, and leave for the most unforgettable fishing experience of your life. Located in the temperate sub-arctic of Canada’s Northwest Territories, north of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, Kasba specializes in triple-trophy, catch and release fishing of Northern Pike (45+"), Arctic Grayling (3-4 lbs.) and Lake Trout (30-50 lbs.). America-plan packages offer first-class fishing, accommodations, service and meals. (800) 663-8641. www.kasba.com

Pine Portage Lodge  Now in the 2nd generation of hosting fishing vacations with 61 years experience, Pine Portageoffers two "fly-in" lodges and an air service on Kabinakagami Lake in the remote wilderness of Northern Ontario. American Plan and Housekeeping plans available for tremendous walleye, pike, and perch fishing along with trophy hunting for bear, moose, duck and small game. They combine the best of: great fishing, beautiful accommodations, quality service and northern hospitality to give you complete satisfaction in your vacation. (800) 363-4443. Watsons@fishthefinest.com

Lac Seul Outposts Located on the famous waters of Lac Seul in Northern Ontario, these outpost cabins have unbelievable walleye, northern and musky fishing! Lac Seul is where dreams are made of. It is Ontario’s 2nd largest inland lake and offers walleye in the 6-10 pound class! Lac Seul Outposts is strategically located in Chamberlain Narrows where the three rivers of Lac Seul meet. No long boat rides for excellent fishing! 14 modern cabins are fully equipped and waiting for you. (800) 567-4775. www.lacseuloutposts.com

MaKoop Lodge If looking for a remote Ontario fly-in offering excellent walleye and pike fishing, you found it. MaKoop Lake is 28,000 acres with a pristine camp with modern conveniences. action is furious, but Makoop’s pike population is the primary attraction. More northern pike crack the 40-inch mark than in any other lake in Ontario. American plan meals or "do-it-yourself" packages available. A huge generator offers lights and hot water 24 hours daily. Cabins are new and the lake has only been fished two short seasons. (877) 233-2717. www.northcaribou.com

Jackson’s Lodges Family operated with over 21 years of experience, Jackson’s Lodges and Outposts offer a sixteen person fly-in full service American Plan camp, a sixty person drive-to light housekeeping lodge, eight outpost cabins, and three tent camps throughout three of Manitoba’s beautiful provincial parks: Atikaki, Nopiming and Whiteshell. Jackson’s offers the best road accessible walleye and smallmouth fishery and is also one of the top destinations for giant pike! Terrific hunting packages are also available. (204) 345-8322. www.jacksonslodge.com

Hideaway Lodge One of the best drive-in fishing chain of lakes in N.W. Ontario, the famous Clearwater/Pipestone Chain is home to this service-oriented American plan or housekeeping lodge.Sports fishermen & trophy hunters alike frequent Hideaway. 11 lakes are connected via channels and streams to give you access to over 70 miles of water to explore and fish! You are able to fish Northern pike, walleye, large & small mouth bass, lake trout, musky and perch. (204) 735-3026. www.hideawaylodge.com

Pipestone Lodge There is no lake in Canada like Pipestone. Full of fat small and largemouth bass, walleye, vicious pike, lake trout, and possibly the next world record muskie, only a handful of lakes support this kind of fishery. Pipestone Lake is unique because of location, size and depth. With its islands, bays, inlets, reefs, and rocky points, Pipestone offers unsurpassed possibilities: topwater bass in the morning, lake trout in the afternoon and evening reefs for walleye. The boat-in lodge offers Housekeeping and American plan packages. (760) 772-5227. www.pipestonelodge.com

Rainbow Point Lodge Simply stated..…Great fishing, hunting, and vacationing, in one of the most picturesque parts of Northwestern Ontario. Perrault Lake is home to excellent fishing for walleye, northern, smallmouth, perch & musky. The lodge is home to its guests, who enjoy their stay in comfortable modern housekeeping cottages on the lakeshore. Weekly fishing packages starting from $410.00/person, family packages for just $1150 for a week! See for yourself what keeps guests returning year after year. (800) 282-9039. www.rainbowpoint.com

Sunset Lodge Red Lake in Ontario is well known, and home, to great fishing for northern pike, walleye, lake trout, perch and even muskie. Offering spotless, fully modern housekeeping cottages, Sunset Lodge is a "drive-to" lodge that truly caters to their guests. Complete Fishing Packages, Housekeeping Plans, Family Plans and Hunting Plans for big and small game are available. This year look and fish Sunset Lodge at Red Lake…it’s Great! (807) 727-2683. www.sunsetlodgeredlake.com

KaBeeLo Lodge One of the premier affordable "fly-out" resorts in Canada, KaBeeLo is located deep in the wilderness of Northwestern Ontario. A Main Base Camp and 18 remote outpost camps cater to a wide variety of vacationers looking for memorable wilderness experiences. Fully carpeted cabins with baths to remote outposts with personal service. For savings, look for their specials: "kids" 25 - 50% discounts; 10% "senior" discount; 10% September discounts; 10% large group discounts. Fish a lake to yourself. Packages begin any day of the week. (800) 233-2952. www.kabeelo.com

Lakers Unlimited Lake Athabasca has been called the #1 destination for Trophy Lakers in North America.  Two huge rivers, the mighty Peace and Athabasca, drain into this magnificent lake, creating one of the largest inland deltas on the planet. These rivers bring rich nutrients that support vast and incredible numbers of trophy lake trout and pike.  Both the 102-pound world record Laker and the 42-pound Canadian record Northern were taken from the deep blue waters of Lake Athabasca. You might even hook a 20+ inch Arctic Grayling while you're at it.  (780) 428-8239. www.lakersunlimited.com