Manion Lake

I just booked a five day stay at Hyatt's Manion Lake Lodge, from August 5th - 10th. I was there a few years ago in June as that is where we ended a Boy Scouts canoe trip. We fished a littlle there so I know there are big Smallies and abundant Walleye. Can anyone share any other info. We are not into fishing much but this is a birthday present for my son and I think this might just get him hooked on fishing. Do I need special permission from my wife to cross into Canada with my son? I know we needed it for the scouts. We are bringing our own boat and any tips on live bait versus artificial would be appreciated.

Ontario,Canada sunrise.

212 more days for the first, of my 3 fishing trips to Canada.

Canada fishing report from last week, August 24-Sept 2, 2023:

Nice weather patterns, no bugs.
Leaves are starting to turn color.
One of the highlights was getting to see an amazing Northern Lights show at 4am the morning of departure.

*Numerous walleyes caught up to 26" jig/minnow fishing structure (18'-24' of water)
*smallies caught up to 20" jig/minnow fishing mid lake structure (12'- 24' of water/rock)
*Lake Trout up to 26" trolling 3oz snap weights & spoons,140'-175' back in 65'-135' of water 2.2-2.4mph.(lake trout were stacked between 40'-80' of the water column)
*Pike caught,18"-34" everywhere,we fished for walleyes.

Done for the year, back up in 2024!

Canada fishing report from last week, July 17-25

*Numerous walleyes caught up to 26" jigging structure (12'- 22' of water)
*Lots of smallies caught up to 22" on surface baits, or  jig/minnow fishing mid lake structure (4'- 18' of water/rock)
*Lake Trout up to 26" trolling 3oz snap weights & spoons,150'-200' back(65'-135' of water)
*Pike caught,18"-30",everywhere,we fished for walleyes.

Beautiful weather patterns for fishing, & no smokey haze!

Canada fishing report from last week, June 16-24.

*Numerous walleyes caught up to 25.5" jigging structure (8'-24' of water)
*Lots of smallies caught up to 21",on surface baits(2'-6' of water/rock)
*Lake Trout up to 24" trolling 3oz snap weights & spoons, or jigging trout with heavy hair jigs,or blade baits(40'-130' of water)
*Pike caught,18"-30",everywhere,we fished for walleyes.

Nice weather patterns for fishing, & no smokey haze!

Busy days cutting jungle lawn,& cleaning up truck,& boat mess.

No worries of fires yet.
Perhaps a hint of smoke some days when the wind is right direction.
We will be too busy catching walleyes to notice.

Holy cow with all the fires is Hyatt's Lodge still standing

Half our crew of 4 couldn't make the June trip this year, but we had 2 volunteers step up to take their place in a timely fashion, thanks fellas!

Impatiently waiting for 34 days to pass till we start fishing and enjoying the Canadian  shield lakes of the outpost camp in Ontario.

Ice went out on the main lake May 10,& the outpost camp lakes should be ice free in a few days.  Water level looks to be at ave water mark,to maybe a bit high, picts 2,& 3
Anyway, it's way better than the 2021 water levels like in the first picture.

Impatiently waiting for 53 days to pass till we start fishing and enjoying the Canadian  shield lakes of the outpost camp in Ontario.