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Main Address :
Box 5
Minaki
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ON
P0X 1J0
Canada
Phone :
(807) 224-3471
Fax :
(807) 224-2188
Summer Address :
Box 5
Minaki
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ON
P0X 1J0
Canada
Phone :
(807) 224-3471
Fax :
(807) 224-2188
Toll Free :
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Birch Island Resort
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Birch Island Resort is located on Gunn Lake, part of the Winnipeg River System we are a 4 star accommodation on a private island located 5 minutes south of Minaki. We offer American Plan "all inclusive" packages. The fishing is awesome and our guides are some of the best in the area. We have a fleet of 17.5' Lund Outfitters with 50-60 hp motors, new in 2007. We cater from 2 to 30 people with personalized service that keeps our guests coming back year after year.
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General:
Full Service, Drive-in, Guides
Fishing Available:
Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Muskie
Hunting Available:
Black Bear, White-tailed Deer
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Dates Open :
May 20 - September 30
Lake or Area Name :
Gunn Lake, Sunset Country, Minaki, Ontario
The information on this site was provided to us from the lodge or outfitter. Please visit their link to find even more detailed information.
Birch Island Resort is situated on a private island providing for a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Many stories have been shared amongst friends sitting on our many outside decks or in the warm and comfortable setting of our popular boathouse lounge, enjoying a cool beverage, watching the sun set.
We are a small private resort offering 4 star personalized services. We can cater from two to thirty guests. We offer “all inclusive” American Plan packages and Corporate Incentive plans.
Located on Gunn Lake, that flows into the Winnipeg River System we are 30 miles north of Kenora, Ontario. The river system is approximately 45 miles of waterway with four other adjoining lakes and no portage is required. A five minute boat ride from our mainland base, Minaki Marina, will take you to paradise
Smallmouth Bass - Pound for pound, smallmouth bass are the scrappiest fish in the Winnipeg River System at Minaki. Smallmouth bass take a variety of lures including topwater, spinner baits, and diving plugs. Smallmouth bass are also voracious predators of crayfishes and leaches. Smallmouth bass build nests on gravel or rocky shorelines when the water temperature is about 55-68 degrees and move to deeper water as the summer progresses.
Muskellunge (Musky) - Next to sturgeon, muskellunge or musky is the largest sport fish in the Winnipeg River System of northwestern Ontario. The musky is renowned for its cleverness and intense fight once hooked. Trophy musky are frequently caught and released at Birch Island Resort. Many guests catch big musky in the 48 to 54 inch range or larger while fishing at Birch Island Resort on the five connected chain of lakes of the Winnipeg River System at Minaki (Gunn Lake, Little Sand Lake, Big Sand Lake, Pistol Lake, and Roughrock Lake). Birch Island Resort Guides are expert musky fishermen, they’ll be able to put you on the musky and advise you about which lures are producing best.
Walleye (Pickerel) - Walleye (or the local misnomer “yellow pickerel”) are plentiful on the Winnipeg River System. Walleyes range in size from “shorelunchers” up to about 12 pounds. Trophy walleye are frequently caught at Birch Island Resort. Walleye has a fine, white, and flaky flesh and is likely the tastiest freshwater fish. There’s nothing better than a fresh walleye shorelunch at Birch Island Resort. Walleye spawns over sandy or gravelling shallows with flowing water when the water temperature reaches about 48 degrees. As the summer progresses, the walleye move to deeper waters and out into the five connected lakes of the Winnipeg River System at Minaki (Gunn Lake, Little Sand Lake, Big Sand Lake, Pistol Lake, and Roughrock Lake).
Northern Pike - The northern pike’s Latin name means “water wolf” and the pike on the Winnipeg River System live up to their name. Pike put up an impressive fight and are a thrill to catch. Although many Birch Island Resort guests prefer walleye for shorelunch, pike can also be a tasty treat. Northern pike spawn early in the spring soon after ice out on the Winnipeg River System when water temperatures reach 40-52 degrees. During the summer, northern pike can be caught in a variety of habitat from shallow weedy bays to deep in the current of the Winnipeg River System and its connected chain of lakes at Minaki (Gunn Lake, Little Sand Lake, Big Sand Lake, Pistol Lake, and Roughrock Lake)
Crappie - The Winnipeg River System also has pockets of black crappie, one of the finest tasting panfish around. Crappie is a large, deep bodied sunfish usually about 7-10 inches in length. Crappie is found in discrete schools usually in warm water and slower flowing areas of the Winnipeg River System and its chain of five connected lakes at Minaki (Gunn Lake, Little Sand Lake, Big Sand Lake, Pistol Lake, Roughrock Lake). Light tackle and subtle presentation is essential.
Fishing is fantastic! Smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike and muskies are plentiful on the Winnipeg River System and its adjoining lakes. You do not have to travel far from our island to get your limits for the day but you will want to experience the big waters of the river system. We offer musky fishermen packages so they can experience their own "musky hunts" using their own boats and equipment and allowing them to hunt in the evenings when the muskies are waiting for them.
Birch Island Resort guides are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and experienced. They are ready to advise you on tackle and equipment selection and know where the "hot spots" are. They will take care of your daily catch and their "shore lunches" will be the highlight of your trip.
An on site tackle shop is complete with up-to-date tackle and to promote the preservation of the fishing we include conservation fishing licenses in your packages. Live bait is also included.
Fishing licenses, bait and tackle are available at Birch Island Resort. To promote the preservation of our fishing for future generations, we provide a conservation fishing license with all our packages, at no charge.
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Gunn Lake, Sunset Country, Minaki, Ontario
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