Gangler's Lodges

North Seal River - Northern Manitoba

Fly & Spin Angling | Home of the True Canadian Trophy Grand Slam

Since 1985, Gangler’s has offered exclusive access to over 7,200 square miles of untouched wilderness—an area unlike any other. Here, 12 river systems feed more than 100 lakes, all converging with the legendary North Seal River.
Gangler’s controls over 61 lakes, equipped with 123+ boats, spanning a region between the 58th and 60th parallels. The main lodge sits nearly 200 miles from the nearest road, offering true remote fishing in pristine Northern Manitoba.
2026 Rates: $6,495 per person for 4 nights and 4 days 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. Gangler's offers fly-outs to more than 30 lakes, including two portage lakes and 26 from the main lodge.
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 of these species swim is minimal, and the 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 5 million acres (7,200 square miles) of an exclusive watershed. There are no other lodges in the area, and no commercial fishing.

The Fishing Program:

Season: The North Seal River Lodge season runs from early June through August. The outposts are open from June 7 through September 18, depending on the location.
Strict Catch-and-Release Fishing: It’s provincial law to use barbless hooks, so remember to clip or bend them down.
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 Ganglers 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 $50 per hour.
Equipment: Complimentary loaner fly and spin rods and reels are limited and 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:
7:00 a.m. - A light continental breakfast is available.
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 day of guided fishing 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.
Minihuik Lake is northwest of Egenolf. The Lake has excellent fishing for pike, lake trout, walleye, and breathtaking scenery. Minihuik, 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

The Lodge's DeHavilland Otters, Beavers, and a Cessna 206 and 185 await your beck and call (for an added fee). The Lodge can accommodate up to six fly-outs per day with their float planes, depending on the schedule and weather. Their OTTER can take up to six anglers and three guides, and the BEAVER can handle up to four anglers and two guides. The 206/185 takes two anglers and one guide. Fly-outs are scheduled to allow for normal fishing days, although hours can be adjusted if needed.
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 in TV shows.
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.
Season: June - August.

The Main Lodge Hosts 26 guests.

North Seal River Lodge is limited to 26 guests per week, and the staff-to-guest ratio is 1:1 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 appetizers. 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, dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Alcohol: Beer, wine, 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 free 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, free 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. Wi-Fi access extends to the front benches overlooking the shoreline and is available in each cabin. The picture above is of the Lodge and campfire against the backdrop of the Northern Lights.

Gangler's Outpost Lodges

Gangler's has five Outpost Lodges in Northern Manitoba.

Gangler's has five strategically placed outpost lodges. At some of the 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
• Burnie Lake Deluxe Outpost
• Bain Lake Deluxe Outpost
• Clifton Lake Classic Outpost
At the outposts, guiding may be available at $275.00 per day (based on 7 days and subject to availability). The camp manager can provide guiding for 1 – 3 days at $225.00 per day. Guests using Gangler’s equipment, including boats and motors, without the services of a guide in the boat, are responsible for any damage incurred, and damages must be paid prior to 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.
Upon arrival in Winnipeg, you’ll be greeted by a Lodge representative. We recommend packing a small overnight bag with your essentials. Their expediter team will securely handle and transport your remaining gear directly to the charter flight the next morning—no need to carry bulky luggage to the hotel.
An overnight stay at Lakeview Signature Hotel in Winnipeg is required before your departure to the Lodge. (The package does not include the hotel night and meals in Winnipeg.)
The next morning, a lodge representative will drive you to the local airport for a 5:30 a.m. charter flight to Gangler’s main lodge on the North Seal River. The charter flight takes about two hours, and a short fuel stop in Thompson, MB is usually required. The roundtrip charter (Winnipeg to the Lodge) is included in your package.
Baggage Weight Limit: The baggage limit for the flight is 60 pounds per person, including carry-on.
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. Hot coffee and light breakfast items will be available before you head out for a 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.)

2026 USD Rates:

Season: .
Two anglers per boat and room:

7-nights and 7-days guided fishing
$7,495.00 per person
Available from June 6 to August 15.

5-nights and 5-days guided fishing
$6,895.00 per person
Available from June 6 to August 20.

4-nights and 4-days guided fishing
$6,495.00 per person
Available from June 11 - September 5.

One angler per boat and guide:
Add $500.00 per day
One angler per cabin:
Add $700.00 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
• Wi-Fi in the main lodge
• Guided fishing
• Use of loaner rods and reels.

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
• Fishing license
• Guided fishing at the Outposts
• Fishing tackle
• Alcohol
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• 3.5% PST for any purchases at the Lodge
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Any items not mentioned under inclusions.

Fishing with Larry Payment Options:
1.) Credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee applies)
2.) Check. Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019.
3.) Wire Transfer (Send money electronically – typically a $15 to $30 fee for domestic transfers and $45 - $50 for international transfers.)
Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions.

GANGLER'S Policies:

Deposit Policy: A deposit of $2,400 USD for NSRL and $1,400 USD for the Mini-Lodge and Outposts is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your reservation. Full payment for all trips is due 90 days prior to arrival, and any balance not received by this deadline will be treated as a cancellation. All payments are non-refundable. Surcharges may apply for currency fluctuations or fuel price increases. Prices and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy: All payments and cancellations are strictly non-refundable. Trips cancelled due to late ice-out must be rescheduled within the same calendar year. In the event of a cancellation, if the trip is successfully resold, a credit may be applied to the following year equal to the resale amount. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment, as exceptions cannot be made.

Breakage/Damage Fee: Guests using Gangler’s equipment, including boats and motors, without the services of a guide in the boat, are responsible for any damage incurred and damages must be paid prior to departure from camp.

Fishing with Larry strongly recommends the purchase of trip insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage and Global Rescue for medical evacuation coverage. Click here for our Travel Insurance page.

Gangler's Disclaimer: North Seal River Lodge, Maria Lake Mini-Lodge, Stevens/Nicklin Lake 5-Star Outpost, Burnie Lake Outpost, Bain Lake, Clifton Lake Outpost and Gangler’s Fly-In Lodges make every effort to serve our guests, but will assume no responsibility or liability for any hazard of any kind associated with these trips. Neither is any obligation nor responsibility assumed for any mechanical, political, meteorological, climactic, or other event, or for the services of transportation companies, contractors, or other principals for which North Seal River Lodge, Maria Lake Mini-Lodge, Stevens Lake 5-star Outpost, Burnie Lake Outpost, Bain Lake Outpost, Clifton Lake Outpost or Gangler’s Fly-In Lodges acts as agents.

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 themselves 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. There are no significant weeds 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 the river areas and are concentrated 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 are easy to access after 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 ranging from bays to weed beds, which by now are in full bloom. 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.

Marie Lake Mini Lodge Outpost

Discover Maria Lake – Canada’s Hidden Jewel
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.
Escape the crowds, cast into legendary waters, and create unforgettable memories in one of Canada’s most breathtaking settings.
Double occupancy - Unguided Fishing
2026 USD Rates:
4 days $3,595 per person
5 days $3,895 per person
7 days $4,295 per person
9-days $4,495
Guiding fishing is optional for the outposts and priced separately.
Request a Gangler's Information Packet for full details.