Fly-in fishing packages · 2027 rates

Fly-In Fishing Packages & Rates

One simple package: the float plane from Kenora, your own cabin, a boat with all the gas, and your Ontario fishing licence. You bring the food and the fishing gear. Prices are per person in US dollars, from 3 days to a full week.

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Float plane at the Sydney Lake camp dock, loading gear for a fly-in fishing trip from Kenora

The float plane from Kenora is part of every package

$1,700

3-day package

US per person. Each extra day adds $200.

10% off

groups of 8 or more

Groups of 6 or 7 save 5%.

40% off

kids under 16

And they count toward the group discount.

$500

deposit per person

Confirms your dates and your cabin.

2027 package rates

Fishing Trip Prices, Per Person

Pick the number of days you want at camp. The group discount comes off automatically, and kids under 16 are 40% off on top of it.

Trip lengthPer adultGroups of 6–7 (5% off)Groups of 8+ (10% off)Kid under 16 (40% off)
3 days$1,700$1,615$1,530$1,020
4 days$1,900$1,805$1,710$1,140
5 days$2,100$1,995$1,890$1,260
6 days$2,300$2,185$2,070$1,380
7 days$2,500$2,375$2,250$1,500

All prices are per person in US dollars, before 13% HST (Ontario sales tax). Gratuities aren't included. Staying longer than a week? Each extra day is $200. Kid prices shown are before any group discount. Work out your whole group, extras and the deposit with the trip cost calculator.Want it on paper? Print the 2027 brochure (PDF).

Price your whole trip

Enter your group and the extras you want. You'll see the package price after discounts, the 13% tax, the deposit to collect and each person's share.

What's included

Everything for a Week of Fishing, Except the Food

Our packages are housekeeping trips: self-guided, and you cook your own meals in your own cabin. It's more service and comfort than an outpost, and more freedom than an all-inclusive lodge.

  • Round-trip float plane flight from Kenora, about 30 minutes each way
  • Your group's own cabin with a full kitchen, hot shower, screened porch, air conditioning and bedding
  • Daily housekeeping, dishes included
  • A 16 ft Lund with a 25 hp Yamaha, all the gas, a landing net, anchor, seat cushions and lifejackets
  • Dock service: boats gassed and cleaned every morning, plus the day's hot spots and what's working
  • Your Ontario fishing licence
  • Shore lunch kits with cookers, propane, pots, pans and utensils
  • Boats waiting on the portage lakes
  • Ice, freezers, 24/7 power, Starlink Wi-Fi, sauna, BBQs and a smoker
  • We haul your gear from the plane to your cabin, and back
Log cabin among the pines at Sydney Lake Wilderness Lodge

Group and family discounts

Bring More People, Pay Less Each

Discounts stack. Kids count toward your group size, and the kids discount and group discount both apply.

6 or 7 people

5% off

Everyone in the group saves 5% on their package.

8 or more people

10% off

Everyone in the group saves 10%. A big cabin sleeps 8 to 12.

Kids under 16

40% off

Every child under 16 is 40% off, and counts toward your group size.

Example

6 adults + 2 kids, 5 days

That's 8 people, so 10% off: $1,890 per adult and $1,134 per kid, before tax.

Extras and add-ons

Not Included, But Easy to Add

$275 US a day

A guide

Fish a day with one of our guides, including head guide David Quinlan, who also guides fly anglers.

$15 or $25 a day

Fish finder rental

Boats don't have finders. Rent a Garmin Striker (5-inch $15 a day, 9-inch $25 a day) or bring your own.

$8

Live minnows

Buy them at camp. No hauling bait, no bait rules to sort out at the border.

Lower freight

Beer, pop and water

Order ahead and they fly in at a lower freight cost, which saves weight on the plane.

$1.25 a lb

Extra freight

Over 100 lb per person? Extra gear can fly on a freight charter. Minimums apply.

Your choice

Gratuities

Not included. Tips for the dock crew, housekeeping and guides are always appreciated.

How much to tip: our tipping guidelines (PDF) →

How to book

Booking, Deposits and the Fine Print

  1. Check your datesCall or text Jeb, or email. We can hold your dates for two weeks while you round up the group.
  2. Send the deposit$500 US per person confirms your trip. We take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, personal cheque, bank draft or cash.
  3. Pay the balanceThe rest is due before your trip. Prices are in US dollars and can change with the exchange rate, so paying in full locks in your price.
  4. Fly inBe at the float base in Kenora by 7:30 a.m. on arrival day. On your last day, have your gear ready by 7:30 a.m. and we'll haul it to the plane.

Deposits aren't refundable, but you can move them to other dates in the same calendar year.

Changing your schedule: arrivals or departures off our schedule without 30 days' notice cost $125 per person.

Gear allowance: 100 lb per person. Extra freight is $1.25 a lb by charter, and minimums apply.

Tax: rates don't include 13% HST.

Equipment: guests are responsible for damage to boats, motors and marine equipment.

Package questions

Fly-In Fishing Package FAQ

How much does a fly-in fishing trip to Sydney Lake cost?

$1,700 US per person for 3 days, plus $200 for each extra day: $2,100 for 5 days and $2,500 for 7. Groups of 6 or 7 save 5%, groups of 8 or more save 10%, and kids under 16 are 40% off. Add 13% HST.

Is the float plane included?

Yes. The round-trip flight from the float base in downtown Kenora is part of every package, with a 100 lb gear allowance per person.

Is the fishing licence included?

Yes, your Ontario fishing licence is included. See the fishing licence page for limits and the Sydney Lake pilot project.

Are meals included?

No. These are housekeeping packages: every cabin has a full kitchen, and you bring and cook your own food. The grocery planner builds your shopping list.

Do I need a guide?

No. Most groups fish on their own, and we tell you what's working at the dock every morning. Guides are available for $275 US a day if you want one.

How big a group can you take?

Each group gets its own cabin. Our big cabins sleep 8 to 12 and our small ones 2 to 5, so call and we'll match a cabin to your group.

What's the deposit and cancellation policy?

$500 US per person confirms your trip. Deposits aren't refundable, but they can be moved to other dates in the same calendar year.

Do prices include tax and tips?

No. 13% HST is added, and gratuities aren't included.

Guest reviews

What Guests Say About the Trip

★★★★★

“The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. From the moment we arrived until we left, everything was first-class.”

Michael Maida · Google · 2026

★★★★★

“Great staff, equipment and cabins.”

Thomas Black · Google · 2023

★★★★★

“Killer fishing, great staff, amenities improving ever year, we will be back”

Michael Lehman · Google · 2026

5.0 on Tripadvisor from 12 reviews · 5 stars on Google · Read all guest reviews →

Ready to book?

Check Your Dates With Jeb

June fills first, so call or text early. Tell me your dates and how many are coming, and I'll tell you what's open and which cabin fits your group.

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Two anglers fishing from a Lund boat on a Sydney Lake fly-in fishing trip