Lake: Eric Lake

Dates: 6/17-6/21/2026

Group Name: Dawkins

Guest Comments:  Good walleyes at 8-12 feet.  Jigged crawlers, leeches, Gulp minnows and twisters with equal success.  

Hammer handle pike everywhere (12-24").  Smallmouth action great in the morning and late afternoon on shorelines (both rocky and vegetated).  Top water with  foam poppers, wigglers, (black and white) , and deer hair flies.  White and white/yellow streamers.  Casting whopper ploppers also very productive.  30# fluoro or wire tippet a must!  Overall, a great productive lake.

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Lake: Trout Lake

Dates: 6/12-6/18/2026

Group Name: Plutz

Guest Comments: Always an adventure!!!  Wind, rain, more wind but a helluva’ lot of fish over seven days.  Off lake was pike frenzy as always.  Otukamamoan was magnificent. Massive, deep, secret filled - she is a saucy mistress.  Marked spots were good but others not marked proved productive.  Six days of bent rods and pounding hearts.   

Biggest green carp (smallie) 19.5” 

Biggest lake trout 26”

Biggest water wolf (pike)maybe 28”

Biggest walleye 25”

Week capped by a wolf sighting and spectacular rainbow… do yourself a favor and book The ‘Moan.

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​Lake: Sakwite Lake

Dates: 6/13-6/17/2026

Group Name: Laker

Guest Comments:  Smallmouth bass were plentiful.  Most in the 2-3 lb range.  Biggest northern was 34".  Caught plenty in the weed beds and rocky points.  Trolling for lake trout and caught 2, biggest was 25".  Walleye bite was tough.  Caught 3 walleye trolling but nothing on artificial bait.  Great cabin location and was a great trip despite the wind!

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Lake: Jones Lake

Dates: 6/10-6/15/2026

Group Name: Hinton

Guest Comments:  Another great trip with GNO! We fought high wind for four days and stayed on the river and Jones for most of the trip. Went to  Eltrut one day, but it was too rough. Caught fish below the falls and in the river above the cabin mostly. Not too many in the river below. Walleye were spotty, but we managed to get enough to eat. Bass  were biting good and we saw no beds. Got them on jigs, cranks, and top water. All in all a good trip.    Biggest pike 35 inches. Biggest bass 21 inches, 5 pounds!  Biggest walleye 19 inches.  Caught a silver pike (or some kind of hybrid) below the falls.  All the equipment worked great and the large cabin was perfect with more than enough room.  Highly recommend GNO!

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Lake: Grant Lake

Dates: 6/8-6/14/2026

Group Name: Troup

Guest Comments:  We had a great time at Grant Lake.  It was our 7th trip to this lake.  Weather was rain and wind most days, but the days we could fish we did real well.  GNO provided excellent service as usual.  Thank you!  Caught 3 muskie and a lot of pike.  Numerous large smallmouth bass over 3#.  We are all excited to come back.  PS - Lake trout were excellent this year.

 

Lake: Dogfly Lake

Dates: 6/10-6/14/2026

Group Name: Lyle

Guest Comments:  Caught all types, lake trout, pike, and smallmouth bass.  Trolling crankbaits for lake trout and pike.  Pike and bass on topwater in the shallows.  Flyfishing for bass on the banks with poppers and bait fish immitations.

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Lake: Eric Lake

Dates: 6/8-6/13/2026

Group Name: Perrault

Guest Comments:  Amazing week of fishing, lots of every species.  Total of over 500 fish roughly per boat.  Largest smallmouth bass 21", many 19-20" and were on the beds.  Pike up to 34", too many to count and everywhere on the lake.  Walleye were easy to catch once you found them.  Largest was 23".  As great as the fishing was, Lucas, Nicole, and the whole organization were even better.  Someone in our party had a bag lost in transit, they flew it out 2 days later when it arrived.  They made the trip of a lifetime even better, and hoping to return again one day soon.

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Lake: Sakwite Lake

Dates: 6/7-6/13/2026

Group Name: Mathews

Guest Comments:  It was good to be back.  The weather could have been a lot better.  Hot the first day, then cooled off and wind blew lots.  Hard to hold boat position.  Fishing was slower than we were hoping for, our group caught just over 1200 fish for the stay.  Largest walleye was 25", largest smallmouth bass was 19+", and a 25" lake trout.  Cabin and equipment was good other than 1 motor was shifting hard. 

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Lake: Kinewan Lake

Dates: 6/6-6/12/2026

Group Name: Baner

Guest Comments:  Great week as always.  Cabins, flights, and service is second to none.  Big smallmouth bass 19.5", Big walleye 27", Big northern 34".  The second to last day we had the best walleye fishing on any Canada trip.  Already looking forward to 2027!

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Lake: Trout Lake

Dates: 6/6-6/12/2026

Group Name: Sather

Guest Comments: Caught many 24-26" walleyes.  Lake trout really good.  Northerns very good.  Smallmouth was good

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Lake: Jones Lake

Dates: 6/5-6/10/2026

Group Name: Thompson

Guest Comments: Another good trip with Gateway North Outfitters.  Fished a new lake this trip, excellent smallmouth bass.  Walleye were slower and scattered first couple of days and picked up after.  Our best fishing was on Eltrut for walleye.  Largest fish - walleye 28", smallmouth bass 22", pike 40 3/4".  Multiple smallmouth in the 20" range.  We will be returning same time next year.

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Lake: Fishtrap Lake

Dates: 6/5-6/10/2026

Group Name: Davis

Guest Comments: Great smallmouth bass fishing on the main lake.  Walleye on portage and the upper bay behind the cabin.  Bass hit a lot on Ned rigs.  Biggest smallmouth was 18" and biggest walleye was 28".  Biggest pike was 28".  

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Lake: Dogfly Lake

Dates: 6/5-6/10/2026

Group Name: Morgan

Guest Comments: First class outfitter.  Cabin, boats, motors, and flights were all good.  Fishing was tough and fish were scattered and moving.  Did not catch any big fish this trip.  We will be back again.

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Lake: Sakwite Lake

Dates: 6/3-6/8/2026

Group Name:  Dahl

Guest Comments: The Gateway team once again provided us with excellent service. The camp was well maintained with the addition of the blackstone griddle that got plenty of use.  Our fishing priority was centered around smallies .  We caught them just about every where on fly rod and spinning gear. A simple senko or skitter pop was all you needed. We did not keep an official count but my guess is the 4 of us caught over 50 smallies each per day .  We found enough walleyes for a fish fry. The falls provided the biggest fish with several smallies over 18.   

Dont forget to fish off the dock we caught smallies, pike and walleye .  Our weather was sunny and warm enough for a dip in the lake.

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​Lake: Eric Lake

Dates: 6/3-6/8/2026

Group Name: Cole

Guest Comments: 44" pike, 21" smallmouth bass, 27" walleye.  Lots and lots.  Minnows,and leeches on jigs.  North end and warm water.  As many fish as you want to catch.  450+ fish

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Lake: Grant Lake

Dates: 6/1-6/8/2026

Group Name: Rose

Guest Comments: Caught all 4 species.  The bite increased over the week.  An abundance of smallmouth bass, 2 muskies - largest 39", 1 lake trout, and many pike.  Great weather and warm, smallies were leaving the beds.

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Lake: Highrock Lake

Dates: 5/31-6/7/2026

Group Name: McCallum

Guest Comments: This was the first time this group had been to Highrock.  The weather was quite warm over all, especially at the beginning of the week.  The cabin was extremely nice and everything worked well.  We caught mostly pike in the 12-20" range a handful over 30".  The biggest was 34".   We caught several smallmouth bass, mostly in the 13-15" range.  The largest caught was 19".  It took a couple of days to figure out the walleye, but multiples in the 12-20" range with the largest being a 28 and 30".  Only artificial bait was used.  We also several beaver, several eagles, and a moose!  We will be back!

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Lake: Trout Lake

Dates: 6/1-6/6/2026

Group Name:  Lud

Guest Comments: Thank you again for another chapter in the memory book…. Cabin and amenities were perfect as always.  Weather was great.  Fished in tee shirts mainly.  Topwater Smallmouth bite were in full force.  Lots of Pike (38.5” was the biggest, but was really fat like the one who caught him), and plenty of Walleye to eat.  I’d give this an 11 out of 10.  Can’t wait until next year!!

Oh yeah, also saw Moose and a Black Bear!!!

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Lake: Kinewan Lake

Dates: 5/31-6/6/2026

Group Name:  Lorde

Guest Comments: I had a wonderful time! Joe Couillard 

Cabin, boats, and all equipment in good working condition

20" bass

27" walleye

36" northern

All caught on a leech

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Lake: Jones Lake

Dates: 5/31-6/5/2026

Group Name:  Henry

Guest Comments: Fantastic trip.  Bass fishing was excellent, with many large fish was excellent, with many large fish caught all over the lake.  Walleye fishing was ok, did not have any problems getting enough fish for dinner.  Many thanks to Lucas, Nicole, and their family for another great trip.  Great flight in and out with Trevor.  Already rebooked for next year. 

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Lake: Fishtrap Lake

Dates: 5/30-6/5/2026

Group Name:  Burroughs

Guest Comments: Slow bass 1st day - hot weather.  Fishing improved as the week progressed.  Top water bass on Whopper Ploppers, poppers.  Walleyes on trolled Rapalas, spinners, and crayfish plugs.  A few large pike on spoons and plugs.

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Lake: Dogfly Lake

Dates: 5/29-6/5/2026

Group Name:  Springer

Guest Comments: Twenty fifth year with Gateway North. That should say something. Lucas and Nicole are the best outfitters in Canada. They do everything they can to make your trip enjoyable! The cabin is outstanding! Comfortable and cozy. All the equipment works perfectly. Smooth flight in with Trevor at the controls. He’s the best! Caught a lot of big fish both smallies and northerns and just enjoyed being in the Canadian Wilderness. Booked for next year. 

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Lake: Eric Lake

Dates: 5/30-6/3/2026

Group Name:  Higgins

Guest Comments: Cabin was beautiful and had everything we needed.  The screened porch was a lovely treat.  Great location right by the water.  The boats were in great shape and we had plenty of gas and extra supplies.

We caught plenty of fish!  Lots of pike that we threw back.  And plenty of walleye that we ate.  We got our fill and enjoyed catching and releasing when we met our quota.  The staff/owners were polite, efficient and on time.  Can not think of a single negative thing to say!   Wonderful trip!

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Lake: Sakwite Lake

Dates: 5/30-6/3/2026

Group Name:  Mainini

Guest Comments: Tremendous fishing - smallmouth bass, pike, and walleye were biting more than the mosquitos.........wonderful time!  Definitely will be back.  Weather was great!  Boats were perfect!

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Lake: Trout Lake

Dates: 5/28-6/1/2026

Group Name:  Hinderliter

Guest Comments: Thanks so much again for another great trip. We had 3 first timers this year, they all had a blast.

Fishing was below average in my 5 years experience with Canada. But still good. All species were caught by the group.  

I was still unable to catch a lake trout this year lol

Bass were tough, transitioning to shallow, saw 3 confirmed beds in all our adventures. I'm sure this week that will change.  They were a 1 hit wonder and if you did not get them they would not give a second chance and you had to move spots.  Lots of 18" and 1 close to "20

Below the falls was our best by far.  All other normal walleye spots did not produce. 

No big pike but we caught a lot unintentionally!

Only a few Lakers but collectively did not troll much 

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Lake: Grant Lake

Dates: 5/25-6/1/2026

Group Name: Lingan

Guest Comments: Caught tons of Smallmouth with many in the 17"-19" range. Caught a bunch of pike with the biggest being 37" and 40". Caught 5 musky and lost 3. All in the mid 30 inch range. Temperatures in the 80s and 90s but overall great weather. Had a blast and cant wait to go back.

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Lake: Jones Lake

Dates: 5/27-5/31/2026

Group Name:  Toivonen 

Guest Comments:  Thank you again for the excellent service.  Great trip!  Great bass fishing again.  Beautiful weather!  Walleye were spotty at times but numbers improved over time on the lake. 

Biggest northern - 38"

Biggest walleye - 27"

Biggest smallmouth bass - 21"

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Lake: Kinewan Lake

Dates: 5/26-5/31/2026

Group Name:  Dehart

Guest Comments:  Weather was mid 80's and mid 50's.  Water temp was 72.  Bass are located on chunk rock banks and biting on top water, jerk baits, white and fire tiger are good colors.  Pike are located in shallow coves in grass and weeds.  They are biting on Mepps, spinner baits, and top water.  Walleye are points and reefs that are wind blown.  Biggest fish  - 40" pike, 20.5" 5# smallmouth bass, 28" walleye.  Great trip!

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Lake: Eric Lake

Dates: 5/25-5/30/2026

Group Name:  Gordon

Guest Comments:  Nice cabin and well supplied.  Fishing was good.  Walleyes were slow but always had enough for lunch or dinner.  Northerns were found throughout  the lake and caught whether you fished for them or not.  Largest was 38" and was caught on a jig and leech.  Largest walleye was caught was 25" but several over 20".  Bass were good near the rocks and rocky points around the lake and were very aggressive.  20.5"  lots of different waterfowl.  Great trip!

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Lake: Fishtrap Lake

Dates: 5/23-5/30/2026

Group Name:  Patton

Guest Comments: Water temps 50-54

Bass - 2-4 lbs - top water & Husky Jerks and Whopper Ploppers

Pike - 20-36"  - Husky Jerk, Leeches, and spinners

Walleye - 15-24"  -  Husky Jerk and Leeches

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Lake: Dogfly Lake

Dates: 5/22-5/29/2026

Group Name:  Tullidge

Guest Comments:

Our trip to Dogfly lake was outstanding! The weather was delightful with temps in the 70’s and 80’s for the week.

We caught our share of smallmouth, Pike, and Lake trout.  Fish were not on the beds but the rock reefs and the lay down timber held a lot of fish. Neds and dingers were the ticket!

We greatly appreciate Lucas and Nicole. Gateway North is the Best!

Steve, James, Henry and Robert

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Lake: Trout Lake

Dates: 5/22-5/28/2026

Group Name:  Todd

Guest Comments: Walleye’s were in the river and on windy points and wind swept islands 12’- 20’. Hair jig and minnow. Be patient they are there. Small mouth moving shallow as water warms up. Back of coves on shelf rocks. Swim baits and hair jig and minnow. Lake trout mainly trolling in 25- 40’ water flicker shad did catch them on swim baits early morning at sunrise. Caught a few northern but never was our target fish. Average size of all species of fish ran really nice. We will post pictures later. 

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Lake: Jones Lake

Dates: 5/22-5/27/2026

Group Name:  Videen

Guest Comments: 

What a week! Jones Lake managed to pack just about every season into a single trip. We kicked things off with cold, rainy conditions, powered through a day of on-and-off storms, and wrapped it all up with two beautiful days pushing 85+ degrees. Mother Nature clearly wanted to keep us on our toes.

 

Fishing followed suit. It started out slow, but as the weather warmed up, so did the bite. No true monsters this week, but plenty of solid action:

• Bass were active in the shallows, with many coming in the 18–22" range.

• Northerns liked the points in 5–12 feet, mostly smaller fish, though the biggest topped out at 35".

• Walleye played hard to get and were scattered, but we always managed to catch enough for a good meal—even if there were no trophies to brag about this time.

As always, the accommodations were absolutely top‑notch. Lucas, Nicole, and the entire family consistently go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and taken care of, and we’re honestly spoiled with how great we’re treated every time.

 

One of the highlights of the trip was the Blackstone grill, which somehow managed to steal the spotlight from both the weather and the fish.

 

Some of us are heading back for round two in a couple of weeks and even have our 2027 trip booked. 

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Lake: Grant Lake

Dates: 5/19-5/25/2026

Group Name:  Seitter

Guest Comments: 

Biggest Muskie:  40" caught on muskie killer in shallow water on NE side of lake near the narrow entering what we named Trout Lake

Biggest Pike:  36" caught on blue and silver spoon casting off main lake point

Biggest Lake Trout:  30" caught on blue and silver spoon in narrow on NE side of lake entering the bowl (Trout Lake)

Biggest Smallmouth:  20" caught on stick bait in 15" of water SW side of lake entering SW Trout Lake

Trout:  Caught a dozen or so trout all between 24-30" in shallow water (for trout).  Most of the trout were caught on blue and silver Cabela's spoon or rattle trap trolling.  Two were caught casting with Rapala stick bait.  5-20ft of water in narrows on either end of lake entering the trout lake bowls.  Catching lake trout shallow was a ton of fun and big bonus.  We kept one under 25" for dinner and it was full of eggs.  Trout are obviously spawning or near spawning.  They are fighters and a bucket list species to catch

Muskie:  3 muskie caught between 35-40" on either spoon or muskie killer all in shallow water rounding main lake point or entering narrows.

Pike:  Pike were caught trolling crank baits or spoons on main lake points or in narrows.  Lot of short pike in the 20s with many in the 30-36" range

Smallmouth:  smallmouth were caught deep in 15-20" of water trolling hot-n-tots, rattle traps or stick baits or if casting, we caught a lot in shallow water on islands that have rocky outcroppings and along rocky shore in NE trout lake.  First island heading to SW end of lake from cabin was hotspot.  We would cast jigs or small crank baits/stick baits several times a day around this island and would catch smallmouth every stop.  Catch 10-12 then back off and let them regroup then hit again later in the day or the next day and catch 10-12 every stop.  Portage lake held plenty of smallmouth and we caught several each day in deep pool right at inlet.

Cabin was great and beds were most comfortable of any outfitter we have used.  Bear or some animal stole the gas tank from portage lake ferry boat or we would have fished the top lake more.  Could have just oared the ferry boat, but we were catching enough fish on Grant we didn't tackle that adventure.

Great trip and looking forward to planning something in 2027!

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Lake: Sakwite Lake

Dates: 5/17-5/24/2026

Group Name:  Demers

Guest Comments:

Lures that worked best for us:

• Crawfish-style creatures in dark red

• Tiger Stripe crankbaits in chartreuse, red, and green

• Yellow jig heads paired with white and chartreuse soft plastics flat-tail worm, or a combination of both colors

• Jig Head with black plastic Leeches with some success. 

We caught the majority of our bass, along with a few pike and trout, around the two rock structures directly across the lake from the front dock using the creatures and jig heads.

Evening shoreline trolling with crankbaits was also very productive (bass, pike & trout) in all the colors listed above . Other successful fishing spots included the north falls (bass, pike, and trout) and the areas where the water flows into the lake on both sides of the lake leading up to the falls.

We caught one walleye for the week on a Jig Head and white plastic flat tail worm.  Then nothing...!

We threw a lot of stuff but consitally this was the lure of choice.  We also trolled the deepest part of the lake with no success. Fish finder had the fish stacked at 45' to 50' deep. 

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Lake: Trout Lake

Dates: 5/18-5/22/2026

Group Name:  Schaefer

Guest Comments:  We had a good week at our first trip to Trout Lake, but the weather gods were definitely against us the first few days - rain, sleet, snow, and wind.  The cabin was very comfortable and well supplied. The GNO staff, as usual, were always helpful and responsive to our needs. Fishing was marginal at best. We caught a few good size lake trout and several small pike. On the last 2 days we got into some nice smallmouths, but we never caught a walleye the entire week.  The fish finder saw a few big schools but they weren’t interested in what we had to offer. 
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​​​Lake: Highrock Lake

Dates: 5/16-5/22/2026

Group Name:  Lenz

Guest Comments:  Quality smallmouth in numbers and size.  Smaller walleye, slow to average action.  Lots of small pike.  High quality camp.  Weather was up and down, cold snow, sun, and wind.     ​​​​​