Main Address :
Box 715
Manitouwadge ,  ON
POT 2CO
Canada
Phone :  (807) 826-3926
Fax :  (807) 826-4510

Summer Address :
Box 299
Nakina  , ON
POT 2HO
Canada
Phone :  (807) 329-5972
Fax : 

Toll Free :  800-413-9443

Arctic Watershed, Albany River System, Walleye, Northern Pike, Meta Lake Lodge, Albany River, Fishing Lodge, Meta Lake, Brace Lake, Ara Lake, Ontario, Perch, Nakina , Albany River System, Brace Lake, Ara Lake, Ontario , Full Service, Fly-in, Guides, Remote Outposts, Fishing licences, Complimentary Welcome Breakfast, Mid-week Fish Fry Black Bear (fall only starts Aug 15) , Full Service, Fly-in, Guides, Remote Outposts, Fishing licences, Complimentary Welcome Breakfast, Mid-week Fish Fry , Meta Lake Hunting Lodge takes a limited number of black bear hunters yearly. Ask Meta Lake Lodge for information on baited black bear hunts, bow and rifle hunts. We are located in the Arctic Watershed in the Albany River System.

Fish Species:

Walleye

Rainbow Trout

Northern Pike

Largemouth Bass

Arctic Grayling

Arctic Char

Brook Trout

Smallmouth Bass

Perch

Muskie

Lake Trout

Crappie

Catfish

All Resorts & Lodges

Fishing Available:
Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, Whitefish

Hunting Available:
Black Bear (fall only starts Aug 15)

Meta Lake Fishing Lodge is located in the Arctic Watershed in the Albany River System. Drive on paved highway to Nakina, Ontario. At Cordingly Lake, 3 miles north of Nakina, fly 40 miles northwest to Meta Lake Lodge. Meta, Ara, and Brace. * Over 250 miles of shoreline. * Portage to alternate lakes. * River Fish. * Spectacular Sunsets. * Northern Lights. * Star Filled Nights. * Pristine Waters.

Moose, Black Bear, Cariboo, Bald Eagles, Grouse, Porcupine, Ducks and many other birds and animals. See one of Ontario's largest Poplar trees.

You will fly to Meta Lake Fishing Lodge from Cordingly Lake (located 3 miles north of Nakina) with Leuenberger Air Service, a 25-minute flight. Scheduled flights to Meta Lake Lodge depart on Weekdays at 8 a.m. and Saturdays at daybreak, weather permitting. If your group is delayed, the air service must be informed at (807) 329-5940. If alternate departure times are required, arrangements must be made with Meta Lake Lodge at least two weeks prior to departure. A $100 fee (per person/U.S. funds) may be added to rates for flights that do not fit into our scheduling. There is a well stocked store in Nakina to purchase your needs: groceries, tackle, clothing, etc. There is also a liquor and beer store in Nakina. Ice is available at camp, and freezer service is available for your take home fish.

Meta Lake Hunting Lodge takes a limited number of bear hunters yearly. Ask us for information sheets on baited bear hunts, bow and rifle hunts.

In sharp contrast to the rocky, clear-water lakes typical of the Nakina region, Meta Lake in Northern Ontario is a relatively shallow, slightly stained, soft-bottomed and weedy lake. Because of its shallow nature, bottom content and darker water, Meta Lake ices out and warms more quickly than nearby and adjoining lakes. In the spring, walleyes from the entire system migrate "en masse" to Meta's warmer waters to feed and spawn, creating an incredible late spring / early summer fishery. As elsewhere, the best walleye fishing comes at current flows downstream from spawning courses. From opening day, the north end of Meta Lake and the channel to Brace Lake offer exceptional walleye fishing. Live bait rigs and jigs tipped with minnows are absolutely the bait of choice. As the season progresses, walleyes disperse to points, shoals and the mid-lake island cluster. As summer develops and the water warms, walleyes also move into the lake's weedy sections and hold along weedlines where live-bait spinner rigs or jig 'n' bait combos presented along the weedline / bottom work best.

Warm water, a soft bottom and shallow water support abundant weedgrowth throughout Meta Lake. Expansive weedbeds in back bays and defined weedlines in the main lake attract and hold fish throughout the summer, especially the lake's numerous pike. Casting weedless spoons, spinnerbaits, topwater plugs or flashy spinners will produce lots of northern pike, including some trophy fish. The 1997 records show that in addition to the great early-season (late May & June) pike fishing, some of the very best action for trophy northerns was experienced throughout August - with big fish relating to fully developed weedbeds and fast-breaking points/rockpiles.

Easily accessible from Meta Lake is Ara Lake (W, NP), an exceptional summer walleye fishery in its own right. A classic rocky Shield lake, Ara Lake is a walleye mecca for jig fishermen and trollers. For more adventuresome types, an easy 8-minute walk will take you to Josie Lake, a small back lake, which offers more great walleye action and the chance for a trophy northern pike.

A well maintained camp, Meta Lake Lodge offers guests modern, comfortable, log cottages complete with HK kitchens, electric lighting & appliances, shower and sitting room. The main lodge includes a cozy dining hall, serves up incredible meals and offers a recreation centre complete with pool table and TV / VCR. Guides, shore lunch, fish cleaning and freezer service are available.