LAKERS 
UNLIMITED

Since 1995, we’ve been “spoiling fisherman” and making our guests angling dreams come true!

OUR STORY

In 1995, Lakers Unlimited was started by a couple of guys that acquired a passion for Lake Athabasca by canoeing and adventuring all that it has to offer. Jeff, Cordell, and Dave were the pioneers of Lakers Unlimited. During this time, the camp was just a couple of wall tents, one cabin, and all the cooking was done over an open fire. As the years progressed, more buildings were erected, more boats were navigated up the rivers, and of course the word got out about this undiscovered, unexploited, amazing fishery.

Today, things have changed as we have all amenities that you could ask for in a remote setting in Canada's beautiful Canadian Shield. There is one thing that hasn't changed, the fishing! For the people that visit this great lake every summer find themselves coming back year after year to catch that one that got away.

In 2004, Ryan Lowry aka Cap'n Bruce stepped foot on Lake Athabasca, instantly falling for the same passion that the pioneers did over a decade ago. Cap'n Bruce guided for 8 years at Lakers. He has a wide range of knowledge of the area, the history, and a nose for big fish. With leadership roles throughout, a friendly and entertaining nature made him take up the opportunity to purchase the lodge in 2011.

Lakers Unlimited is dedicated to providing all the anglers that visit with the most friendly, helpful, and relaxed atmosphere surrounded by an unparalleled fresh water fishing experience.

"I can remember when I first flew into this vast in-land sea. I thought to myself, wow! that is the biggest puddle I have ever seen. With the very first week of guiding ahead of me, my nerves were shaky, but my excitement was high. My first guest said to me as we pulled away from the dock "how long have you been guiding Bruce?" My answer was "about 5 minutes!" He asked "are you nervous?" I said "a little". He said "well, we are just going fishing"  I calmed down and pulled up to the fishing spot, dropped the lines and the first fish I officially ever guided was a 28lb laker! From that day forward I knew I never wanted to be separated from Lake Athabasca. I love to see the smiles on everyone's faces as they catch fish that are close to double my age. With all the memories that I have had with fishermen and great days on the lake, I look forward to making many more"

LODGES AT LAKERS UNLIMITED

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JOHNSTON
ISLAND LODGE

Lakers Unlimited started here as a single cabin with a dining area and the all cooking was done over a campfire. How we’ve grown! Now the campfire is just for singalongs, accompanied on guitar by some of our multi-talented guides. Johnston Island accommodates 12 guests at one time. Enjoy the comfort of our two person cabins that are equipped with lights, electric base board heaters and washrooms (shower, sink, toilet).

After a long day of battling the big fish of Lake Athabasca, unwind and relax by the fireplace in the comfort of our "Sowers Lounge" named after the late Jim Sowers who fished 18 weeks with Lakers Unlimited over a period of ten years.

Johnston Island is located on an island archipelago south of the Crackingstone Peninsula, a huge mass which juts into the main basin of Lake Athabasca. The area is a tangled maze of islands, reefs and bays, with an abundance of excellent spots for Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling. The lodge is in the heart of a sheltered bay at the east end of this seven mile long island. Protected by hills, the bay provides easy access to the many pike bays in the area as well as the prime trout fishing grounds on Lake Athabasca: Johnston Island is in the heart of the action.

Pike fishermen take note: Johnston Island's reputation may be primarily as a Lake Trout lodge, but the facts say otherwise. The Lakers Unlimited record pike - a 32 pounder - was caught at Johnston several years ago - and another 32 pounder was caught in 2009. Then 2014 that record was broke by a 51" - 33lb Giant.

**NEW TO JOHNSTON ISLAND**

Enjoy the well-insulated cabins during your stay here at Johnston Island. Daily maid service is provided to ensure your stay with us is as comfortable as possible. Each cabin is equipped with your very own bathroom and vanities, ventilation fans, LED lighting, and electric baseboard heater to set your own level of comport to your preference.

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SPRING
BAY LODGE

The Spring Bay area is, in our opinion, Lake Athabasca’s premier trophy northern pike area. The extensive Northern habitat found in Spring, Maurice and Ness Bays add up to a pike lover’s dream, whether you're a fly fishermen or use conventional tackle. Most of the water in the bays is four to ten feet deep. As the summer progresses, large weed beds develop throughout the bays, and that’s where the big ones will lurk. Our lodge is the only one in the area, so you’ll have it all to yourselves.

From their wake-up at ice-out in June to the warm days of August, northern fishing here is always exciting – and in fact, though southern pike fishermen might not believe it, August is when our largest Pike have been caught.

But Spring Bay Lodge is not just for pike fishermen. Just like Johnston Island Lodge, Spring Bay offers something for everyone. The islands and reefs outside the protected bays are home to plenty of big Lakers, there are several highly productive Arctic grayling spots, and there are occasional catches of walleye in the five pounds and up. With the abundance of great habitat for Northern Pike, we have also landed Trout into the 40lb plus range.

Spring Bay Lodge accommodates up to six fishermen. The main lodge contains four double rooms, three washrooms with showers, a kitchen and dining area, and a lounge area with comfortable chairs and a wood-burning stove.

The open pine forest is home to an excellent berry crop most years – and we will pick them for the best blueberry or Saskatoon pies you have ever tasted. Moose are commonly seen, and even the elusive timber wolf is not an unusual sight. Sandhill cranes are another annual visitor, nesting nearby and frequently flying directly over the lodge. At campfires nighthawks sometime drop by, and by late July there’s a good chance to see the northern lights.

WORLD CLASS ANGLING

Lake Athabasca is among the biggest lakes in Canada. We are one of two outfits making the experience untouched.

2 LODGES TO EXPERIENCE

Lakers Unlimited offers two lodge locations for our guests to experience the lake in new ways.

TROPHY FISHERY

The world’s largest Lake Trout came from Lake Athabasca, our guests regularly pull out Trophy Northern Pike, too!

LAKERS UNLIMITED