Fishing · Saskatchewan
Hatchet Lake Lodge
A fly-in fishing lodge in northern Saskatchewan, with a Saskatoon contact address, known for huge numbers of northern pike, lake trout and grayling, comfortable cabins and excellent food.
What visitors say
Hatchet Lake Lodge is a fly-in fishing camp in northern Saskatchewan, reached by twin turboprop to a long airstrip rather than a float plane. The listing's Saskatoon address appears to be a contact point, not the lodge itself. Nearly every review is five stars, and many come from guests on their fifth, twelfth or twentieth trip.
The fishing is the headline. Guests report 200-plus fish over four days, mostly northern pike up to about 41 inches, in water clear enough to watch them move. Lake trout, walleye and Arctic grayling are also caught, with fish released except for what's kept for shore lunch. One experienced visitor found walleye fewer but larger than at other lakes, so a walleye-only shore lunch can take work. Fly-outs to other private lakes are available.
The camp side gets just as much praise. Cabins are described as clean and comfortable, some with wood stoves, the food is repeatedly called excellent, and the staff and new owners are credited with going out of their way. Guides are described as knowledgeable and helpful, running the boat and unhooking fish so guests can focus on fishing. Boats are fast, comfortable and fitted with 50 hp motors. Wildlife sightings include eagles, bears and wolves.
Weather is the main variable. One group lost two days to strong winds early in the season, when cold water also made the biggest pike harder to catch. If you're set on big numbers, ask the lodge about timing within the season.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 55 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Hatchet Lake Lodge directly.