Maria Lake Mini-Lodge Experience

aerial view of Maria Lake Mini Lodge and cabins
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Immerse yourself in the unparalleled Maria Lake mini-lodge experience, and discover why it’s Canada’s hidden jewel. This unique Canadian mini-lodge offers an intimate setting where you can enjoy world-class fishing experiences while basking in the breathtaking beauty of Northern Manitoba, Canada. The serenity of Maria Lake, coupled with the thrill of catching a variety of grand slam trophy game fish, makes the Maria Lake mini-lodge experience truly unforgettable. Book now, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Maria offers the best of both worlds. Our unique concept combined a small lodge-type setting with the relaxed, unguided atmosphere of an outpost camp. Although others have since tried to copy the concept, Maria Lake continues to be Canada’s little hidden jewel. It is a great camp in a gorgeous setting on an incredible body of water.

This watershed offers anglers access to all four of the major game fish of Northern Canada. Giant pike and monstrous lake trout inhabit these waters and the lake has produced thousands of Master Angler entries.

Availability

Maria Lake Mini-Lodge is available for 2024! Click on your preferred trip duration above to see available dates. Book your primetime spot while they're available!

Amenities

Transportation

Exclusive air charters from Winnipeg to North Seal River Lodge, landing on our private 5400′ runway. Expediting services in Winnipeg are included.

Learn more about floatplanes.

Lodging

The Maria Lake Mini-Lodge is a 4-star accommodation that features four private two-person cabins with cozy bedding, 24-hour electricity, modern bathrooms, an ice machine, Yeti coolers, and thermostatically controlled heat.

Limited to eight anglers per week.

Phone and WiFi

Satellite phone and free Internet service on-site.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are available.

Boats

Guests will enjoy fishing in custom 16 1/2’ boats with seats, 20 and 25 horsepower Yamaha outboards, depth finders, and casting decks. Two camp managers are on-site.

Portage Lakes

Guests have the option to visit four portage lakes with boats, motors and gas on-site.

Guiding Packages

Guiding is available at Maria in two options-

The camp manager is available to guide 1-3 days per week at a cost of $ 225 US per day. Should be reserved in advance to ensure availability.

A full-time guide may be reserved in advance for $ 990 US per guest per 7 day trip. Based on two fishermen per guide. One guide will guide two fishermen in one boat for the full duration of the trip. Guiding hours are usually 8-5 PM and shore lunch is included.  There is a limit of two guides on-site for Maria Lake.

Accommodations

The Fishing

Maria Lake

Maria Lake is the headwaters of the legendary North Seal River, combining every quality that makes the North Seal such an outstanding fishery.

Arctic Grayling

The largest grayling ever caught here was 24″ and 14-18″ fish are the norm. Fish the outflow and inflows of the North Seal, incredible grayling habitat, from the boat or shore.

Learn more about our Arctic Grayling fishing

Whitefish or burbot

Trophy whitefish or burbot are key part of the fishery. Not our main quest but they offer an interesting alternative.

Portage Lakes

Portage lakes include a small lake on the North Seal River with one inflow and two outflows, Wiedenhammer for walleye, and Caron and Kudzina for incredible trophy pike and lake trout.

2025 Trips

2025 4-Day Trip

Based on double occupancy

$3,595 USD/person

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2025 7-Day Trip

Based on double occupancy

$4,295 USD/person

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