The Experience
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Planning Your Trip
About us
Total Wilderness
Canada’s lakes are known for bountiful populations of large northern pike and walleye. North Spirit Lake, only accessible by plane, is where these species grow to trophy size. As one of only a few lucky fishermen you will experience the fight and fun of these magnificent creatures first hand in the almost virgin waters of North Spirit Lake, Lake Margot and Trout Lake.
To make sure that you are successful, we have the finest guides available in the Northern Canadian Wilderness.
Our cabins are built of rustic log in the northwoods style. Each one faces the lake with French windows offering a breathtaking view of the water. All are completely equipped with electric lights, hot and cold running water, oil heat, shower, flush toilet, lavatory and single beds. Sheets and warm blankets are supplied to keep you comfortable even on cool nights.
Our guests are also welcome to relax and mingle in our spacious main lodge sitting room.
Family Owned and Operated
North Spirit Lake Lodge has been owned and operated by the Nelson family since 1974. Your hosts are Bill and Valerie Nelson, owners of the lodge. Service to our guests is our primary focus and is a sincere honor. It begins the first time we have the pleasure of meeting you and continues even after you’ve boarded the plane for the trip home. Perhaps that’s why we have a year-to-year return rate of nearly 75% and a 5-year return rate over 90%.
From our well maintained boats, motors, guide service, cabins, and support facilities, to the house- keeping staff and excellent meals prepared by our lodge cook (American plan), all efforts are aimed at making sure your visit exceeds all expectations. We invite you to please come and fish with us!
Trophy Fishing
North Spirit Lake Lodge is the only fishing resort on the entire lake system and only accessible by air. There are hundreds of square miles of pristine water made up of multiple lakes and rivers accessible to a maximum of only 28 guests per week. As a result, the fishing at North Spirit Lake Lodge for Walleye, Northern Pike and Lake Trout is excellent! North Spirit Lake Lodge is truly a trophy fish destination.
Guests at North Spirit Lake Lodge are blessed with sole access to multiple lakes. North Spirit Lake is 15 miles by 6 miles and dotted with islands.
Margot Lake is 18 miles by 1 mile with many bays and points. There are a number of more intimate portage lakes with NSLL boats on them. All lakes are excellent for Northern Pike and Walleye. Trout Lake has the added attraction of eye- and arm-popping Lake Trout action!
What our guests have to say…
Hello Bill, Valerie & Staff,
STEVE 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank You for a great week… Never on any of my Canada trips have I caught so many walleyes… And the thrill of hooking those big pike is something else. Just had to let you know how much we enjoyed our week at NSLL. You and your staff were amazing… See you in 2024.
AWESOME time! Everything I could have hoped for and then some! Your recommendations were awesome. The tip to go fish the portage lake that day was the best.
Bradly 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hello Bill & Staff,
STEVE 2022 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed our week at NSLL this year. You and yur staff were amazing… See you in 2023.
Hi Bill & Valerie,
BEN 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just wanted to drop you a note to say how much we enjoyed our week with you. We were greeted at Superior Airways on our arrival for our flight on schedule, and that was the start of so many wonderful memories from the week! Fishing for walleye and big pike was the best I have ever experienced. The meals were the best I have ever had at a fly in resort, guides were outstanding, all equipment updated, and your staff was great.
Thank you again!
A vacation that supremely exceeded our expectations….
Our cabin was awesome! Full view of the evening sunsets, comfortable beds, the cleaning staff visited our cabin daily. All of the staff was great! Everyone made sure to greet you when they saw us and were super nice. Guides were knowledgeable and cooked an amazing shore lunch daily. I highly recommend NSLL if you are looking for a top resort to relax, catch fish, and have fun.
JIM 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Big Fish Gallery
Packages & Rates
American Plan
Prepared Meals, Lodging + Fishing Guide
Accommodations
- Finest quality food and lodging in the northwoods
- Meals served in the main lodge dining room
- Freshly brewed hot coffee each morning
- Full breakfast at the lodge dining room
- Guided fishing trips with boats ready at the dock
- Shore lunch with:
- Fresh-caught fish
- NSLL’s secret breading
- Cooked over an open fire by your guide
Rates Include:
- Air transportation from Red Lake, Ontario and return
- Modern accommodations
- All meals
- Boat, motor, gas, and guide
- Fillet, package, and freeze your fish
Housekeeping Plan
Cook and Fish on Your Own Schedule
Accommodations
- Perfect for fishermen who prefer:
- Setting their own schedule
- Cooking their own meals
- Guiding themselves
- Cleaning their own fish
Rates Include:
- Air transportation from Red Lake, Ontario and return
- Food
- Deluxe cabin
- Cooking utensils & ice
- 16-ft Alumarine boat with swivel seats
- 20 HP Yamaha motor and gas
- Daily shore lunch kit
- Fish cleaning house with wrap, tape & freezer
Current Rates 2025
American Plan
- Air transportation to/from Red Lake, Ontario
- Modern accommodations
- All meals included
- Boat, motor, gas, and guide
- Fish filleting, packaging, and freezing
- 6 Day / 7 Night … $2,650
- 5 Day / 6 Night … $2,395
- 4 Day / 5 Night … $2,150
- 3 Day / 4 Night … $1,895
- Overnight … $300
- Half-day fishing w/ overnight … $400
3-day minimum stay. Arrival/departure must be Saturday for trips under 6 days.
Housekeeping Plan
- Air transportation from Red Lake, Ontario and return
- Deluxe cabin with cooking & eating utensils
- Hot & cold water, showers, oil heat, towels & bedding
- 16 Ft. Alumarine boat with 20 HP Yamaha motor
- Food ice, beverage cooler, gas (15 gallons/person)
- Shore lunch kit for each boat
- 6 Day / 7 Night … $1,795
- 5 Day / 6 Night … $1,650
- 4 Day / 5 Night … $1,495
- 3 Day / 4 Night … $1,345
- Overnight … $200
- Half-day fishing w/ overnight … $250
3-day minimum stay. For trips under 6 days, arrival or departure must be on a Saturday.
Daily flights: Red Lake 8:00 AM, North Spirit Lake 9:00 AM.
Special Offers
- July & August Housekeeping Special – $1,650/person
Includes round trip air from Red Lake, all food & accommodations. 2-person minimum.
7 full days fishing (Sat–Sat), 16ft boat + 20 HP Yamaha motor, unlimited gas. - Aug–Sept American Plan Couples Special – $4,600/couple
Includes round trip air, all meals, accommodations, and maid service.
6 full days guided fishing (plus ½ day on arrival), 18ft boat + 50 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, unlimited gas. - August American Plan Special – $2,395/person
Same as Couples Special, but per person pricing.
18–20ft boat with 50–70 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, 2-person minimum, Sat–Sat. - Super Saver Housekeeping – $1,575/person
Includes air, accommodations & staple foods only – bring your own meats.
7 full days fishing (Sat–Sat), 2-person minimum, 16ft boat + 20 HP Yamaha, unlimited gas.
Important Notes
Housekeeping Plan Changes for 2026:
Starting in 2026, NSLL will supply staple foods only. Includes:
- Potatoes
- Salt & Pepper
- Onions
- Fish Breading
- Oil
- Cream Corn
- Bread
- Brown Beans
Booking Policies:
- Deposit: $500/person (non-refundable, but transferable within the same calendar year or to the following year)
- Rates based on a minimum of 2 persons per boat
- Add $150/day for single occupancy
- Reservation changes incur a $150 change fee
- Overweight baggage may result in additional aircraft charges
Additional Info:
- No pets please
- Guests are responsible for any damage to boats, motors, or cabins
- We reserve extra plane space as needed
- Prices subject to change without notice — please call or email us to confirm current rates
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Cabin 3
Cabin 4
Cabin 5
Cabin 6
Planning Your Trip
Clothing & Personal Gear
- Casual clothing
- Top quality rain suit
- Warm jacket or thermal gear
- Jacket / Sweater / Gloves
- Rubber boots / Extra shoes
- Socks / Underclothes / Pajamas
- Hat / Handkerchief / Belt / Suspenders
- Slippers
Personal Items
- Toothbrush & paste
- Personal hygiene kit
- Medication – carry-on
- Extra glasses / contacts / sunglasses
- Plastic laundry bag
- Sunscreen / Solarcaine / Bactine
- Mosquito repellent / First aid kit
- Camera & film
- Flashlight / Matches
- Alarm clock
- Boat towel
- Boat bag
- Knife or nail clippers
Fishing Gear
- Rods / Rod case
- Tackle box
- Fishing tackle (spinning, casting or trolling)
- Line: 8–15 lb. test (minimum)
- Assortment of jigs (3/8 and 1/2 oz.)
- Bucktails
- Steel leaders
- Large Daredevil spoons
- Lucky Strike Half Waves
- Little Joe spinners
- Weights
Travel Essentials
- Identification (2 forms, one with photo)
- Money / Checks / Credit cards
- Passport (if required)
How To Reach Us
By Car: Follow the map and drive to Cochenour, Ontario, where charter flights are arranged to bring you to the lodge.
By Plane: A 3,500-foot airstrip on North Spirit Lake is located about three miles from the lodge. Charter flights from Red Lake can land here for your transfer.
Private Pilots or Charter Flights
If you’re a private pilot or flying direct by charter, we have a 3,500-foot landing strip located two miles from the lodge. Simply call us from your last stop with your estimated time of arrival and we’ll meet you at the airstrip for transport to the lodge.
North Spirit Lake Airport Coordinates:
Latitude: 52°29′24″N
Longitude: 92°58′26″W
More information is available upon request — don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help planning your travel.
Show Schedule 2025
We’ll be attending the All Canada Show circuit, starting in Milwaukee, then Green Bay, and wrapping up in Chicago. See the full schedule below.
Tip: Make your reservations early! Most prime weeks will be filled by the time we reach the Chicago show.
Buy All Canada Show tickets online for a discount.
Visit: AllCanada.com for more information.
MILWAUKEE, WI SHOW
Brookfield Conference Center
January 17–19, 2025
Brookfield, WI (Milwaukee)
GREEN BAY, WI SHOW
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
January 23–26, 2025
Green Bay, WI (Oneida Casino)
CHICAGO, IL SHOW
Kane County Fairgrounds
January 30 – February 2, 2025
St. Charles, IL (Chicago)
Contact Us
North Spirit Lake Lodge Ltd.
September 10 – May 10
W10095 Nelson Rd
Athelstane, WI 54104
Phone: (715) 757-2354
May 11 – September 9
PO BOX 410
Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0
Phone: (204) 480-8472