2011

Second trip of a lifetime here for me, and fourth for my Grandpa. In six days of fishing we boated 215 lakers, with 52 of those being 20 plus pounds. What other lake gives 20 pounders at 20%! The fishing was spectacular, the cooking excellent and the guides world class. Allen and Logan Oesterich, Minnesota

A fishing trip second to none. We caught so many lakers over 20 pounds I lost count. Biggest one was 36 pounds. Kelly (aka Merle) was excellent. The food, the staff, and the others in camp were great. See you next year! John & Larry Larsen, Chicago

Good staff, good fishing, great time! Gordon Johnson
Wonderful staff, great time, lots of fish. Thanks so much - keep an eye out for us! Robert Johnson, Texas

I have been fishing throughout Canada and Alaska since 1966 and caught Lake Trout over 40 lbs. Catching big fish at Lakers Unlimited is the most fantastic experience. The food is great and the guides are excellent. Every one is treated like family. Dan Gapen traveled all over for 40 years before catching his first 50 lb Lake Trout in in Lake Athabasca. I know my first 50 lb trout will be caught while I'm at Laker's Unlimited."

August 5-12

From the Guest book

Fabulous fishery! Awesome lodge and staff. Amazing fishing, thanks for making our first Lake Athabasca fishing trip such a memorable one. We'll be back. Pat Folliot

Contact information
Office: (406)552-0712 *** Email ryan.lowry@hotmail.com

Cell (October through May): (780)853-1151

July 29 - Aug. 5

July 22-29

July 15-22

Here for our 25th annual fishing trip. My dad, brother and I haven't missed a year since we were 6 & 8 years old. This will be one of our most memorable. Fishing was slow at times and hot at times, but we probably some of the most fun at the lodge around the fire. Thank you Lakers, Scott Zieman.

From the Guest book

July 8-15

Once again a great trip in paradise! 5 straight days of calm and sun! Wow! Charlie Wentzel

As always our trip was great!! Great fishing with our guides. Sue's cooking excellent!! Joe Hemmingway

From the Guest book

July 1-8

June 24 - July 1

Had the best time at Johnson Island!! Caught bigger fish than I've ever caught...and saw bigger ones I didn't!! Bryan was an amazing guide and everyone was super nice! Thanks for the memories!! Nadine Murray

You guys did a great job. The food was terrific, the guides know their stuff, the fishing was a blast! Thanks for everything! Gary E.

From the Guest book

From the Guest book

June 17-24

This was my third trip to Lakers Unlimited (all memorable), yet the best by far!! The fishing was terrific, and our friends from Wyoming, Minnesota, and California had the entire lodge. We caught well over 3000 fish in the 7 days, mostly good sized pike. Lake trout fishing was also good! One angler, Mark Vigneri, landed 100 pike on a fly rod in one day, with 7 over 40 inches! In the week, about 60 pike were caught over 40 inches, the largest 45 inches and 25 pounds! And the guides and the entire staff were great. It was the 1 st trip for 10 of our gang, and they all said the experience of the lodge, the beauty of the lake, and the fishing was all way beyond their expectations, and they all look forward to returning! Ron Pasco

"Super week! I would not have believed that so many BIG pike could be caught on a fly"!! Ed McCarthy

"Best week of fly fishing I have ever had" Bob Vigneri

"Best fly fishing for pike I have ever experienced! Great staff & guides-over all...THE BEST" Joe Vigneri

Johnston Island Lodge

From the Guest book

Spring Bay Lodge

Dear Lakers, Jeff, Sue, & Cap'n Bruce,
Once again, thank you so much for my 4th "Trip of a Lifetime"! I am so glad we tried Spring Bay this year. The pike were one thing but getting to hang out with you, Jeff and see how the King of Athabasca looks at this incredible piece of God's Country was great. You are both appreciated and will be missed by all of us that know Lakers is so much more than a Fish Count. Buena Fortuna! P.S., we slayed the pike, with 2 over 20 lbs and a nice 27 lb. laker too. Great job, Jorden, Boyd & Kelly. Chris M. (nb: Lakers isn't going anywhere, just Jeff & Sue! Lakers Unlimited will continue its great traditio in the more than capable hands of Cap'n Bruce).

Truly a lifetime adventure, unbelievable fishing, wonderful food, great people. I saw and learned a lot. That you all very much, you run a top-notch lodge. Steve H., Fla

Second week at Lakers, first at spring ay. Lots of fish in both Maurice & Spring Bays. My best best was a 46" 25 lb pike caught in Maurice. Plenty of lakers up to 25 lbs as well. Thanks to Boyd for great guiding and Jeff and Sue - always great hosts! Paul D., Burlington, ON

Good week for Jake (age 13) and I. Fishing was tremendous (25 and 26 lb lakers and many, many pike 36-41"). Food and hospitality were great, and a great time for all. Jake espcially loved shore lunches, "froggy", and HorseRocks! Thanks for everything! Jake & Joel, IL

This trip was so much fun! The amount of fish is ridiculous. The biggest one that we caught was 44 inches and 21 pounds. Our guide was great, he put us on all oof the fish and made the ride quick and ccomfortable. He knew when the pike were most active and where most of the lakers are. This is the trip of a lifetime! Jake, age 13, IL

Caught 2 50", 30 lbs lakers under the watchful supervision of a fabulous guide, Boyd. In spite of the foregoing, the highlight of the week was the quiet, serenity and natural beauty of the surroundings. All in all, a fabulous week. Gary K, ON

Johnston Island Lodge
September 2-9

From the Guest book

Great week of lake trout fishing! Unbelievable fishing, great food, and a fun, professionally run camp. Guides are the best in the business and memorable personalities! Terrific value! Stan Brue, Seattle, WA

What an experience! Caught lake trout every day, ended up week with a 30, 32, and 34 pounder! What more can you say? Professional staff, knowledgeable to be with. Ron Brue, Surprise, AZ

First trip, but won't be our last! Lakers met all our expectations, great fishing and great folks. Thanks for everything. Kevin & Nick, Edmonton

Second trip and truly great fishing, good times around the fire with Bruce singing. Pat Schile, AB

Really enjoyed the trip. Bob was our guide, he put us on the fish and cooks a great shore lunch. Looking forward to fishing pike here in the future. Bryan Swann.

Johnston Island Lodge
September 9-16

2011 Weekly Updates

From the Guest book

What a great week! The September fishing was terrific as always, and even a night out camping at Foster - it was a liiiitttle too windy to come home - turned out to be a lot of fun for everyone. It's a little warmer than usual but the fish are doing exactly what they do every year at this time: biting like crazy!

Johnston Island Lodge
September 16-23

Another great week! A couple of windy days but that didn't stop anyone - the weather in general was mild for fall. It's a typical autumn up here: the leaves are all turning golden, the northern lights are dancing, the squirrels are shredding our rag rugs for winter bedding, and, most important, the fish are biting on anything and everything.

Johnston Island Lodge
September 23-30

The last week of the season was one to remember - four fishermen with a combined total of over 40 trips to Lakers Unlimited, enjoying unusually balmy late-September weather and telling fish stories stretching back to 1997 (easy to do when you write down every fish you & your friends ever caught!) There were a couple of firsts: the first trumpeter swan we've ever seen swimming in our bay - and the first time we've dropped a guest off on an island to flush a moose (video coming soon!). As always at this time of year there were a couple of windy days, but in general it was sunny and warm, and it sure didn't feel like September - except for the fishing, of course.

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