Makes a great gift! Give the trip of a lifetime. Best fishing in all of Canada! Hi, to the staff at Big Sand Lake Lodge, especially Blair Thomas. This was the best fishing I have ever had in Canada, and I have been all over Quebec, Ontario, NWT, and Saskatchewan. The walleye fishing was exceptional, and the numbers of walleye were simply amazing. The lodge itself was beautiful and the best I ve ever seen. The staff was very attentive. Thanks to Marcel for suggesting the appropriate jigs and tails, and to Blair for the herring rig. Without them and their suggestions, I would not have been able to catch my five trophy lakers. And without the excellent guide service of Blair, I would not have caught the 46.5-inch lake trout. I would recommend your lodge to anyone for fantastic walleye fishing. I saw huge northern pike but didn t have any luck with them. The potential is there, though. Thanks to Blair for above-and-beyond service of picking me up at the lodge and taking me to the boat. Much appreciated! Marlin Rickey Big Sand Lake Lodge P.O. Box 155 Station L, 991 St. James Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3H 0Z5 ADDRESS CORRECTION SERVICE FPO Big Sand Lake Lodge PO Box 155 Stn L, 991 St. James St. Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Z5 204.774.6666 fax: 204.774.5500 www. info@
Longtime Friends and Guests of Big Sand Lake Lodge Here s What They Say Dear Rick, I recently had the pleasure of returning to fish Chipewyan Lake having fished it last about 14 years ago. The fish we caught then and released have apparently grown up. There were 8 of us, and nearly all caught or at least hooked up fish in the Master Angler class and saw others larger than the 45-inch ones we caught. The large pike we caught were as heavy as any we have caught at other lakes over the last 30 years we have been making these trips. Thank you to Sully our camp manager, and Margie, our cook, who could have not done more to make our trip enjoyable. As for the walleye fishing, I can only say this two fishermen, 1 hour and 45 minutes, 101 fish Priceless!!! Gary Manka I again cannot say enough how truly amazing and wonderful this past week was!! You run a top-notch operation and should be proud of yourselves!! Amie Our group of 8 had 15 Master Angler fish, so we are all happy campers-fishermen. Best regards! Randy 2 Here s a picture of my 47 Northern I caught. We had a wonderful time and look forward to an opportunity to return next year along with my family and friends. Thanks to you and your staff for another great trip. Pat
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Moose Hunt Big Sand Lake Lodge has offered its Tradition Moose Hunt for over 20 years, and this year was no exception; as the photo clearly shows, Manitoba Monster Bulls live at Big Sand Lake. Bear Hunt Rick, Thanks for my most amazing Canada trip yet. This was my first experience bear hunting with a bow, and it couldn t have worked out any better. The guides had me in a great stand overlooking the lake, and I was content just enjoying the wilderness. I was in the stand for only an hour before a big brown phase bear presented me a shot. Even though it was the first night, I wasn t going to let him walk. Soon after I made the shot, an even bigger bear came in. Maybe next year! The rest of the trip was just as memorable as I chased monster pike and enjoyed the amazing views. Big Sand is truly an incredible place. Ross Meeting & Conference Center There s no better place; imagine your corporate conference experience set in our rustic lodge in the great Canadian wilderness! The relaxing atmosphere will only enhance your sessions. No distraction, just high-quality time, great meals and, after you are done, the fishing experience of a lifetime awaits you. Whether it be avid fishermen or novice, we will make it happen. Your next corporate getaway awaits you. We ve hosted many events and will assist your coordinator to custom design your event the way you want it. We have been honored to host corporate events from an international roster of companies and organizations. Our bright upper-level meeting/conference room can accommodate groups of up to 40 persons. The bright, fully equipped business center, includes meeting facilities, audio-visual equipment, (including TV, VCR, Overhead Projector and Screen), and overlooks beautiful Big Sand Lake. Our professional staff are available to ensure the success of your business-focused event. When you are planning your next corporate retreat, team building event, special event, workshop, or management reward, Big Sand Lake Lodge has the facility to make the event memorable. Corporate packages can be customized to meet specific requirements and may include all our great fishing experiences. Please call us for more information. 6
Big Sand Lake Lodge Winnipeg Welcome to Big Sand Lake Lodge Your American plan main lodge package: Shuttle service between airport and hotel Round trip airfare from Winnipeg, MB to the lodge Home-cooked meals and daily shore lunch Private accommodations in fully modern, spacious log cabins The service and experience of our licensed guides Comfortable, custom-designed 18ft. boats with swivel seats and backrests 4-stroke outboard motors FREE guided evening fishing Payment Policy A $500.00 deposit is required to confirm your dates at the time of booking. The balance is due April 1. Or, choose our NEW easy early payment plan, call for details. Overnight stays in Winnipeg, MB are the guests responsibility, and we would be pleased to recommend and assist with hotel reservations. Payment Policy Statement Responsibility: Big Sand Lake Lodge makes 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 political, meteorological, climactic, or other event, or the services of transportation companies, contractors, or other principals for which Big Sand Lake Lodge acts as agents. Cancellation Policy: For cancellations received prior to April 1, the trip will be credited to the following year. Cancellations received after April 1 will not be credited nor refunded. ** In the event that late ice-out occurs, you assume all the responsibility and costs to reschedule your trip for an alternate date later in the season. Subject to our availability. No refunds. Payments & Deposits: are not refundable. Trip Cancellation Insurance is recommended (optional). We accept cash and check. Visa and MasterCard accepted, service charge may apply. How to Reach Us Plan to arrive in Winnipeg the evening before your departure to Big Sand Lake Lodge. Our representative will meet you at the Winnipeg International Airport and drive you to your overnight accommodations. If you are driving to Winnipeg, we ask that you telephone us upon your arrival. Our representative will escort you the next morning to the charter flight bound for Big Sand Lake Lodge. On your return to Winnipeg, our representative will greet your flight and assist you. Your flight connections from Winnipeg to your home should be booked after 4:00 p.m. Getting to Winnipeg We recommend our trusted travel agency, Continental Travel Group in Winnipeg. They have access to special unpublished airfares for fishers and hunters. They can ticket you from anywhere in the United States or Canada and will stay in touch with us if there are any unexpected changes to your airline schedule. Call Silvana G. or Trudy toll-free in the US or Canada, 1.866.276.8376. Private Airstrip at Big Sand Lake Lodge Location: N57 37 10 W99 52 31 1S 9degrees E Length: 3450 ft. x 100 ft. (Clay/Sand) / Elevation: 1050 approx. Communication: UNICOM 122.8-5NM 4100 ASL