I was invited to go on a fishing trip for northern pike and lake trout back into the wilds of Manitoba, Canada by a business associate of mine this June, 2012. He described the North Knife Lake Lodge as a mix between 5-Star quality meals/accomodations and a trip back though time to the rustic wilderness where we would be surrounded by country that had not yet been introduced to 'civilization'. He was correct on both descriptions! The Lodge itself is spectacular and rustic, high post and beam ceilings, windows that provide you with a 360 degree view of the pristine lake and stunning forests, hot showers and private bedrooms with plenty of room to store your gear and relax after a day on the water battling 'monster' fish and if the spirit moves you, you can take a break and sit in their spacious hot tub right outside the main screened in porch. The meals can only be spoken of in superlatives as they are top shelf with a variety of local recipes, homemade desserts that are so tasty and your meals are made to order and not just set on the table to get cold when you come to the table - and you never walk away from the table hungry! I think the best thing about North Knife Lake Lodge is the people themselves that manage and run it. First off, their kindness, hospitality, genuineness and concern for their guests' well being is unparalleled and each morning you're greeted with homemade cinammon rolls, a hot cup of coffe/tea/chocolate by the roaring fire in the fieldstone fireplace. I haven't recieved this kind of service in my 56 years of travel, and it's something that makes this Lodge stand apart from all the others I've visited. YOUR comfort and needs are their top concern!
Now on to the fishing and wildlife - it's not uncommon to take to the lake and see a few healthy beavers out by the dock, then don;t close your eyes or you might miss the bald eagles, the moose (and her calf), maybe some black bear, wolf prints were seen by the landing strip (and I was told there was a litter of pups not too far from the main lodge), and if you go out a little bit further, you'll be greeted by caribou, some whales and maybe even a group of polar bears! This place is awesome in that you have all the comforts of home (and then some) and have the chance to enjoy all that the rustic wilderness has to offer. Fishing? You bet, and it's first rate with trophy northern pikes (we caught over 100/day per boat) ranging from 20" - 40+", then the lake trout are just monstrous ranging in size from 19" - 42" the week we were there, but we had several lake trout snap out 20 and 30 lb test leaders so who knows how big those fish were? Walleye are there for the taking as well and if you have never seen or caught a walleye before, then buckly up becasue you are in for the time of your life with these fish. The lake is so crystal clear and pure that you can fill up your water bottle and drink straight from it if your coolers run dry on the boat. The guides are all professionals and know the water and the 'hot holes' like the backs of their hands. They will suggest what lures to try, how deep to fish it, or how to attract trophy fish onto your line. They know exactly what they're doing and they share all of their local knowledge with you with a smile. No need for you to do anything but cast and wait for a monstrous strike - bring it in to the boat and they'll handle all of the catch & releases for you. Because some of the more remote places to catch the BIG trophies are harder to get to than others, you get the chance to hop on a Beaver Float-Plane and fly over the most majestic country you will ever see and gently land on the water where you're guides are waiting for you in the boats that they brought up earlier that morning or the night before. Get off the 'Beaver', hop into your boat and get taken to waters that few men or women have ever seen before. Every afternoon at 1PM, the boats all meet on a pre-determined wilderness beach for lunch - and it's a different type of fresh fish (fish that YOU have caught that morning!) lunch every single day! The meals are spectacular and they're cooked right on the beaches in front of you while you lounge about on the shore drinking your beverage of choice. I can't say enough about the beauty and wonder of North Knife Lake Lodge and the people that manage it - they are just THE BEST! I can't wait to get back there next year and try to beat this year's trophy catches of lake trout (fly rod) and northern pike! Treat yourself to something a little extraordinary and create some memories that you will NEVER forget - this place is like a slice of heaven on earth.

im only 13 never caght a master angler in my life. i came here, 3 masters! the food was great the rooms were nice i loved everything about it, lots of fun. good beds to.

This trip was absolutely amazing! The food was great, the fishing was superb and the whole experience was totally unique! We were well taken care of, yet still had a feeling of freedom and wildness around us. Thanks to Webber's Lodges! We are already planning a trip next year to their hunting lodge! Thanks again!

My wife and I just returned from 5 terrific days of fishing at North Knife Lake Lodge. I've been to many high-end fishing locations in the past 20 years, but webber's North Knife Lake Lodge is in a class by itself! Our trip was the first session in June and if the weather is right (sunny and calm), northern pike fishing can be fast and furious. Well, on one particular morning we caught and released and 103 pike ranging in size from 3-5 pounds in only 4 hours, all the way up to two 41" and 43" Master Angler Pike monsters!

My 43" fish was caught on a fly rod! The guide staff has received orientation and fly casting instruction and are very good at working with fly anglers and they offer Brook Trout fishing as well.

One aspect which places North Knife ahead of almost all other lodges in Canada is their lodge facilities and food service. This place should really be billed as a gourmet destination which offers trophy fishing! We couldn't have been more pleased with the staff, food, fishing and all the rest.

North Knife Lake is more than a winner!