Gangler's Lodges
North Seal River - Northern Manitoba
Fly & Spin Angling | Home of the True Canadian Trophy Grand Slam
Located 240 miles from the closest dirt road, North Seal River Lodge offers exclusive access to more than 6 million acres of remote wilderness. From Egenolf Lake, portages, and daily fly-outs, anglers can explore more than 30 lakes, while the greater North Seal watershed connects 12 river systems and more than 100 lakes. Gangler’s has more than 127 boats positioned throughout this vast area.
2027 Rates: $6,795 per person for 4 nights and 4 days of guided fishing.
Gangler's Fly-Outs and Species
Gangler's is recognized as one of the top ten fishing lodges in the world for trophy pike, grayling, lake trout, and walleye. It caters to all skill levels, from beginners to experts, offering exceptional service, excellent fishing, and a team of experienced professionals.
Three Floatplanes are on-site. Fly-outs are an added fee, $600 to $750 per person (subject to change). From the main lodge, Gangler's offers fly-outs to more than 25+ lakes, including two portage lakes.
For many anglers, a great attraction to the Canadian North is the potential for a Canadian Grand Slam—trophy pike, lake trout, walleye, and Arctic grayling. The list of Canadian waters where all four species swim is short, and lakes with true trophy potential for all four are almost non-existent. On the North Seal, you can also target burbot and big whitefish.
The Lodge offers fly-outs and two portage lakes from the Boreal Forest to the Tundra. Explore 6 million acres (9,375 square miles) of an exclusive watershed. No other lodges operate in the area, and commercial fishing is prohibited.
The Fishing Program:
2027 Season: The North Seal River Lodge season runs from June 5 to September 27. The outposts are open from June 7 through September 18, depending on the location.
Catch-and-Release Fishing: All fishing is catch-and-release. Provincial law requires barbless hooks, so remember to clip or bend down the barbs.
Boats: Gangler's main lodge has custom-built 16.5 and 18 ft. boats with 25 to 40 HP Yamaha four-stroke outboard motors and depth finders. You'll fish two anglers per boat and guide.
Guides: The Lodge staffs up to 14 experienced Manitoba guides, some of whom have been with Gangler's for almost 25 years. You’ll have the same guide throughout your stay.
Guided Hours: You'll get up to nine hours of guided fishing each day.
Evening Fishing: If you'd like more guided fishing after dinner, the guides charge $30 per hour.
Equipment: Complimentary loaner spin rods and reels are available. Loaner fly outfits require a reservation when booking. Equipment is subject to a loss or breakage fee. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring.
A Typical Fishing Day:
6:45 a.m. - Coffee is delivered to your cabin.
7:15 a.m. - A full breakfast is served.
8:00 a.m. - You will head out with your guide.
Midday - Your guide will prepare a Canadian shore lunch with fresh fish and all the fixings.
5:00 p.m. - You’ll return to the Lodge for appetizers.
7:00 p.m. - Dinner is served.
Day of Arrival: You’ll arrive at the Lodge at 9:00 a.m., so your guided fishing day runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a late dinner.
More about the Lakes:
The sprawling Egenolf Lake, home to the main lodge, is at a major junction of the North Seal with four adjacent lakes.
East Lake is just a quick five-minute boat ride east of the Lodge. The Lake is rarely fished, and when it’s hot, it’s an excellent pike producer.
Dillabough Lake sits at the south end of their airstrip, just off Egenolf. Dillabough is a beautiful lake offering some great pike fishing and the occasional monster.
Minihuk Lake is northwest of Egenolf. The Lake offers excellent fishing for pike, lake trout, walleye, and breathtaking scenery. Minihuk, a drive-in portage, is a 15-minute Polaris ride away. You'll need boots as the portage crosses a swampy area, but the terrain is amazing.
Daily Fly-Outs and Lakes
Gangler’s Three Floatplanes: Two DeHavilland Beavers and a specialized Cessna 185 are ready to accommodate up to eight fly-outs per day. The Beavers accommodate up to four anglers and two guides; the Cessna accommodates two anglers and one guide. Gear is limited to 20 pounds per guest.
Neekik Lake: Neekik is just south of Maria Lake and has some really big pike and walleye fishing. At times, walleye will dominate the lake's surface as they feed on bug hatches.
Foord Lake: The Foord is the last lake before the Fergus River feeds into the Bain. Big pike and walleye abound in this boulder-strewn lake.
Blackfish Lake: This huge lake is 20 miles long and 12 miles wide, with many islands, big weed beds, and deep holes. The Robertson Esker traverses its west side. With big pike and grayling, it is one of Gangler's finest trout lakes. The Blackfish has been featured on TV.
Chatwin Lake: A large, gorgeous lake in the North Seal with other river systems feeding into it. Great for all four species and exceptional walleye fishing.
Collister Lake: Collister Lake lies 25 miles southeast of the main lodge. This sizable lake hosts all four fish species and is part of the Laurilla River system, which flows from Stevens-Nicklin to North Seal. It can go for seasons without being fished.
Sprott Lake: This ten-mile-long lake is relatively untouched and has dynamite pike, walleye, and lake trout action. Featured prominently on Lindner's Angling Edge TV show.
Grimes Lake: A consistent and popular lake, Grimes is a 30-mile fly-out SE of Gangler's main Lodge. This lake has many shallow flats and weeds for great pike, walleye, and laker fishing.
The List Goes on.... Request an Information packet for details.
North Seal River Lodge
Gangler's North Seal River Lodge
North Seal River Lodge is Gangler's main lodge on Egenolf Lake. The 4,200-square-foot Lodge has a classic Northwood charm, with soaring beams, a majestic fireplace, and spectacular views. Gangler's main lodge is accessibility-friendly, with a golf cart to move guests as needed.
The Main Lodge hosts 26 guests.
North Seal River Lodge is limited to 26 guests per week, with a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio for personalized attention.
Other Activities: Nature walks, hiking, and wildlife viewing for bears, moose, wolves, otters, eagles, osprey, and more. For an additional fee, join a hunting safari or charter a trip to the Barrenlands to see caribou and muskox.
Dining at North Seal, a 5-Star Experience
Meals: Delicious meals and wine served with dinner. Entrees such as apricot-glazed Cornish hens, encrusted leg of lamb with rosemary potatoes, or the perfectly cooked prime rib with a maki-style cucumber-wrapped salad make each dining experience a delight. With advance notice, we can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Alcohol: Beer and other liquor are available for purchase at the Lodge.
Cabins at the Main Lodge
Private Deluxe Cabins. Each duplex cabin hosts four anglers. Each cabin has two bedrooms with two full-size beds per room and two private baths with towels and soap. The cabins are carpeted, propane-heated, and have a screened-in porch with chairs and two rod holder racks. Each room has Starlink Wi-Fi, a dresser, nightstand, TV, DVD player, table and chairs, couches, coffee table, coffee maker, extra pillows, linens and blankets, and closets with plenty of hooks and hangers. Coffee is delivered each morning at 7:00 a.m.
Gangler's Main Lodge
Gangler's main lodge has a grand interior with comfortable lounging areas, a pool table, a card table, a ping pong table, a DVD library, the rustic Timberwolf Bar (alcohol is not included in the packages), use of a complimentary computer, Starlink Wi-Fi, a fly-tying table, and a tackle room.
Communications at Gangler's Lodge
Communications: The Lodge has hotwired the entire camp at the main lodge. Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi. The picture above is of the Lodge and campfire against the backdrop of the Northern Lights.
Gangler's Outpost Lodges
Gangler's has five strategically placed outpost lodges. At some lodges, you will need to do your own cooking, but food is provided.
Gangler's Five-Star Outposts:
• Maria Lake Mini Lodge
• Stevens/Nicklin Deluxe Outpost
• Bain Lake Deluxe Outpost
• Clifton Lake Classic Outpost
At the outposts, guiding may be available at $275 per day (based on 7 days and subject to availability). Guests using Gangler’s equipment, including boats and motors, without a guide in the boat are responsible for any damage incurred and must pay for damages before departure from camp.
Rates vary by Outpost. Request an Information packet for details.
Getting to Gangler's:
You’ll fly to Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is serviced by over a dozen daily flights from major hubs.
You'll stay at the Lakeview Signature Hotel, a short walk or shuttle ride from the airport. (The package does not include the hotel night and meals in Winnipeg.)
The next morning, a Lodge representative will drive you to the charter terminal for an early-morning flight to Gangler’s main lodge on the North Seal River. A short fuel stop in Thompson, MB, may be required. Your package includes the roundtrip charter between Winnipeg and the Lodge.
Baggage Weight Limit: The baggage limit for the flight is 60 pounds per person, including carry-ons, rod cases, and tackle boxes.
At around 9:00 a.m., you'll arrive at Gangler’s private 5,400-foot airstrip, located directly behind the Lodge. Upon arrival, you may walk the short path to the main Lodge, or request assistance via golf cart or ATV. Grab hot coffee and light breakfast items before you head out for a full day of guided fishing.
If you're staying at an Outpost Camp, a brief floatplane transfer will take you to your final destination.
Departure Day: Guests typically do not require an overnight stay in Winnipeg on the return trip.)
2027 USD Rates:
Two anglers per boat and room:
Rates are per person
8 nights / 8 days guided fishing $8,395
August 14-22, Sept. 1-9, or Sept. 9-17, 2027
7 nights / 7 days guided fishing $7,995
June 5 to August 14
5 nights / 5 days guided fishing $7,195
June 5 to September 27.
4 nights / 4 days guided fishing $6,795
June 10 to September 17.
One angler per boat and guide:
Add $700 per day
One angler per cabin:
Add $700 per day. Request a Gangler's
Information Packet.
The Packages Include:
• Charter flights between Winnipeg and the Lodge
• Lodging, two or four guests per cabin
• Meals at the Lodge
• Wine with dinner
• Wi-Fi in the main lodge
• Guided fishing
The Packages Do Not Include:
• 5% GST on the total package• Airfare to and from Winnipeg
• Hotel stays and meals in Winnipeg
• Optional fly-outs
• Loaner rods and reels
• Fishing license
• Guided fishing at the Outposts
• Fishing tackle
• Beer and alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• 3.5% PST for any purchases at the Lodge
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Any items not mentioned under inclusions.
More About Gangler's
Gangler's Fishing in June:
June: Ice-out is generally late May to early June. Fishing is usually very shallow for all species. This is the time many pike fishermen dream of, with pike warming up in 8” to 12” of water early on and moving to 2’ to 4’ of water later in the month. Many a pike addict has turned into quivering jelly at the sight of so many big fish in shallow, clear water. No significant weeds are present at this time. Trout are shallow, ranging from 3’-15’, in current areas, rivers, and off-sand points. Depending on the time of ice-out, they will start to move slightly deeper late in the month. At this time of the year, you never quite know where they may turn up, and a 30-pound lake trout, when you least expect it, is quite the surprise. Walleye are very shallow in river areas and concentrate in large numbers in shallow bays two to four feet deep. Grayling are in the rivers and are easily fished with dry flies or small spinners.
Gangler's Fishing in July:
July: At the start of the second week of the season, pike begin to move between the weed beds and the shallow bays.
Trout are usually fully concentrated by mid-July, offering incredible concentrations of fish. Depths range from 10’ to 25’ early on and 40’ to 60’ after mid-July. Walleye begin strong patterns, forming huge, tight schools in current areas. Walleye fishing at its finest, with lots of 20” to 26” fish and larger. Most walleye caught by one boat in a day – 400! Grayling are in the rivers and easy to access once water levels stabilize. Bug hatches (the good ones) are tremendous.
The following are the largest to date: 51.5” pike, 46.5” lake trout, 32” walleye, a 22” grayling, 30” burbot, and a 24” whitefish!
Gangler's Fishing in August:
August: Pike still roam from bays to weed beds, which are in full bloom by now. 4’ to 8’ of water by casting. Trout are concentrated in the holes, with large numbers of big fish caught by trolling or vertical jigging. August also hosts an unusual phenomenon they’ve seen only on the North Seal. Once or twice in August (and usually lasting three to four days each), lake trout flood into the river mouths in large concentrations, almost like a false spawn. Angling is intense. Walleye are in the same patterns as July, and many 28” to 32” walleye are landed at this time. Grayling are in the rivers and, at their peak, will smash any dry fly that happens their way.
Maria Lake Mini Lodge Outpost
Discover Maria Lake – Trophy Grand Slam Experience
Experience the charm of Maria Lake Mini-Lodge, where world-class fishing meets the serene beauty of Northern Manitoba. This unique destination blends the comfort of a small lodge with the freedom of an unguided outpost, offering the best of both worlds.
Set on a pristine, remote lake, Maria offers access to all four major Northern game fish, including giant pike and trophy lake trout. The lake has produced thousands of Master Angler entries and remains a well-kept secret—often imitated, never duplicated. Private cabins, prepared meals, 24-hour generator, and Starlink Wi-Fi.
Includes: roundtrip air between Winnipeg and North Seal River Lodge, roundtrip airfare between the NSR Lodge and Maria Lake, meals prepared by the camp manager, private lodging, boats with fuel, and Wi-Fi.
Double occupancy - Unguided Fishing
2027 USD Rates:
Rates are per person
4 days $3,995
5 days $4,295
7 days $4,895
8 days $4,995
Additional fee of $250 per day for one angler per room at Maria Lake.
Guiding Fishing: The camp manager is available to guide 1-3 days per week for $275 US per person per day. Reserve a full-time guide for $990 US per person per 7-day trip. Guiding hours are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and shore lunch is included. Only two guides are allowed on-site for Maria Lake.
Request a Gangler's Information Packet for full details.
