To arrange your pick up time, please call Kipawa Lodge upon your arrival in North Bay or Mattawa. Travel time from these locations is approximately 1 hour. Please call 1-877-454-7292 or 1-705-528-0084

We have 2 taxi boats. For larger groups we operate a 26 foot Striper with a 300 hp outboard motor and full enclosure top. For smaller groups we operate a Lund 1875 Impact with 150 hp motor.

There is a boat launch at the main Government dock.

It takes about 45 minutes to get to the island, depending on the weather.

Our taxi boat runs between the hours of 8am and 6pm, weather permitting. For the safety of our guests the taxi boat will not run during thunderstorms or heavy fog or after dark.

In order to prepare your luggage and equipment for transport we recommend you label all bins, fishing equipment, coolers with your name the date and cabin number. No need to go to any expense a simple piece of tape with information will suffice. This will prevent any mix-ups with other groups.

We have 9 cabins that range in size from 2-4 bedrooms and will sleep up to 10 persons. Cabins with four bedrooms include two bathrooms and two refrigerators. Moose Crossing is our largest cabin.

All our cabins have hot and cold running water in kitchen as well as bathroom. They also have flush toilets and showers.

All our cabins have screened porches, with the exception of Moose Crossing.

Check-in time is after 1 pm unless other arrangements have been made. Please note, we need this time to clean cabins before your arrival.

Check-out time is before 9am.

Absolutely not! We know how important your privacy and personal space is to you.

We do not sell fishing licences at the Lodge. Licences can be purchased in the town of Temiscamingue at Pronature. Licences can also be purchased on line www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-and-recreation/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence

There is a slot size for walleye, You may keep walleye measuring between 37cm and up to and including 53cm in length. Lake Trout must be minimum 65 cm in length. Northern Pike has no slot or length limit. Small Mouth Bass has no slot size.

You can purchase your fishing license at Pronature in Temiscamingue and also online at Getting a fishing licence | Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca)

Walleye is the most sought after species. However Kipawa Lake has a exceptional fishery with an abundance of Norther Pike, Small Mouth Bass and Lake Trout.

The posession limit for walleye is 6, Lake Trout 1 and Northern Pike 6. This is total posessionlimit not daily.

We open Friday May 16, 2025. This is opening day for walleye.

Opening day for walleye is Friday May 16, 2025.

Unfortunately, Kipawa Lodge is closed from October to May. In the province of Quebec, any lake that contains lake trout is closed to ice fishing.

We do not have guides available at the lodge. However, a guide service on Kipawa available for 1/2 day and full day charters. He can be reached through his website, www.reelpro.ca

Yes you can bring your own boat. However, due to the size of Lake Kipawa and the distance travelled, we recommend boats be at least 17 feet long.

Yes, however, it must be charged during daylight hours when the sun is shining. We rely on solar power for all electricity.

We sell non-ethanol premium gas. When possible please bring gas for your personal boat.

We do not charge additional fees for docking your boat.

Yes, we sell gas by the 5 gallon tank for those bringing their own boat.

We provide our guest with 14ft Lund wc14 and 15 ft Naden. Boats come equipped with 15 hp electric start Suzuki outboard motors, Humminbird fish finders, swivel seats and lifejackets, paddles, bailing bucket, anchor and safety kit.

When transporting a boat from the United Staes into Canada there are a few things you need to know. The drain plug must be removed and the boat clean and dry. These steps are in an effort to avoid introducing foreign species. For more information please visit, https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/ You will also need to show your ownership, safety equipment which is different from the requirements in the United States. In Canada the required safety equipment is as follows, 2 paddles, lifejackets, at least one per person, bailing bucket, anchor and roap, flashlight and whistle. For boats 19 ft or more, in addition to the above, boyant heaving line of minimum 50 ft, reboarding device(ladder), anchor and roap minimum 50 ft, bailer or manual bilge pump, watertight flashlight, flairs, air horn, navigation lights, magnetic compas, 1 5bc fire extinguisher. For more information please visit, www.driveaboatcanada.ca/boat-safety-equipment

We do not have electric trolling motors on our rental boats. We feel they are not neccessary as our 15hp Suzuki 4-stroke motors troll down very slowly.

Reservations can be made by phone, email or text. We recommend calling Wayne or Barb directly. It is the most efficient way to choose available dates, cottage and packages to suit your needs. 1-877-454-7292 toll free 1-705-528-0084

We do require a deposit to secure your reservations. Deposits are due at time of booking. The amount of deposit is $100 per person with a minimum deposit of $500. Deposits can be made by Visa, Mastercard and email money transfer.

Sorry, deposits are non-refundable.

We accept Visa and Mastercard and American Express for payment. For our Canadian guests, we accept Debit and email money transfer.

Deposits are $200 per adult. Deposits are non-refundable. However, with at least 60 days notice we will honour your deposit to a later date in the same year if we are able to re-book your cabin.

Vehicle and trailer parking is not included in our rates. Fees for parking is paid to parking lot owners. This fee is very reasonable for secure parking and depends on size of vehicle and trailer.

All rates quoted are in Canadian funds.

Our website and rates are set for the entire season.

We do not offer discount rates for first time guests, this would be very unfair to our repeat guests.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept personal cheques for payment.

We do have cottage only rates. We have a daily rate as well as weekly. Please contact us with number of persons in your group and also number of days and we will be happy to quote you rates.

There is a minimum 3-night stay.

Secure parking is located directly across the street from the Government dock and boat ramp. There will be a parking fee and is to be paid up front.

There is a fee for parking. It is to be paid up front to parking attendants.

If you park in specified lots it is very secure.

Parking is to be paid at time of parking to the lot owner. They accept cash only!

The bugs at Kipawa Lodge are very friendly, depending on the weather and time of year. June is normally the worst month for blackflies. July and August you will see mosquitoes after dark.

We do have cubed ice for sale. Ice can also be made in your cabin. Each cabin has an electric fridge with ice cube trays.

We do supply life jackets to our guests on our package plans. If you have your own lifejacket we encourage you to bring it along. Children should always have their own lifejackets to ensure a good safe fit.

We wish we could tell you yes. We know you love your pets and we love them too. Unfortunately, due to liability and the increase in allergies we cannot accept any pets, even the cute and friendly ones.😌

Sorry, we are too far from cell towers for reception. However, we have Wi-Fi.

We do have 24 hour electricity, solar power panels with back-up diesel generator.

Yes wifi is available. The best connection is at the main lodge.

We do not charge a fee for wifi. However, we do ask that you avoid streaming. Due to our remote location our usage is limited.

We do have bait for sale. Worms are available all season. Leeches are available until late July.

Worms are included for our guests on the package plans only.

NO! Live minnows as well as dead minnows are prohibited on Lake Kipawa.

We only provide worms, no leeches.

Due to the rising costs for leeches and their high mortality rate we can no longer supply leeches as bait. Todo so we would have to raise our rates significantly.