Fishing · Water Sports · Ontario
Ash Rapids Lodge
A long-running fishing lodge on Lake of the Woods near Kenora, ON, known for strong walleye fishing, guided trips, excellent meals and hosts who keep guests coming back for decades.
What visitors say
Ash Rapids Lodge is a family-run fishing lodge on Lake of the Woods, and its reviews read like letters from regulars. Several guests have been coming for 20, 35 or even 40 years, and they say the place and the fishing have held up over that time. First-timers describe feeling welcomed like family by the owners and staff.
Food is the surprise for many. More than one guest expected basic fishing-camp meals and instead found breakfasts and dinners they compare to a fine restaurant, and the lodge also serves lunch and drinks to visitors who aren't staying. Cabins are described as basic with the essentials, and boat rentals get good marks.
Fishing is the main event. A recent long-time guest reports catching walleye in the 3 to 5 lb range until their arms were tired, and a mixed group of novices and experienced anglers praised the guides. The lodge also operates as a marina, so it suits both guided anglers and those who want to take out a rental boat on their own.
The one sour note is about booking: a prospective guest found it hard to get photos of the cabins by email despite repeated requests. If cabin layout matters to your group, phone ahead and ask specifically.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 83 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Ash Rapids Lodge directly.