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Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness LodgeFishing outfitter

In Noelville, French River, ON·385 km from Toronto

Fishing
Activities
Northern pike · Walleye · Muskellunge
Key species
11 cabins · 2 to 14 guests
Capacity

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Inclusive fishing and log cabins on the French River

Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge is a fishing outfitter in the heart of French River, On. It offers 11 lodgings (up to 14 guests) and 1 lake. Featured species: Northern pike, Walleye and Muskellunge. About 4 h 17 drive from Toronto.

The territory

Where the outfitter is located

Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge is located in French River, Ontario. The closest service town is Noelville.

Species on the territory

  • Northern pike
  • Walleye
  • Muskellunge
Activities & rates

Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge packages

Packages — Fishing

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American Plan Fishing Package - 2 Nights

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2-night stay in a private cabin including all meals, fishing boat, unlimited gas, live bait, and access to all recreational facilities.

  • 2 nights
  • Up to 1 guests
  • American (3 meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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American Plan Fishing Package - 3 Nights

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All-inclusive 3-night package with cabin accommodation, three meals per day, fishing boat with unlimited gas and bait.

  • 3 nights
  • Up to 1 guests
  • American (3 meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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American Plan Fishing Package - 4 Nights

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All-inclusive 4-night stay with private cabin, full meal plan, motor boat, and unlimited gas and bait.

  • 4 nights
  • Up to 1 guests
  • American (3 meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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American Plan Fishing Package - 5 Nights

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5-night all-inclusive fishing vacation with riverfront cabin accommodation, full meals, motor boat, and recreation equipment.

  • 5 nights
  • Up to 1 guests
  • American (3 meals)
  • Cabin
  • 2026 Season
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Lodgings

11 Cabins available at Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge

11 cabins available in French River, ON.

Waters

Rivers at Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge

1 rivers in the French River region, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.

By species

River

Rivière des Français

Crane's Lochaven Wilderness Lodge is located on an island on the French River. The river is known for its walleye, muskie, northern pike, and bass fishing throughout its bays and channels.

  • Doré
  • Brochet
  • Maskinongé
  • Achigan à petite bouche
  • Achigan à grande bouche
  • Esturgeon jaune

Cabins on this water body

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Hunting and fishing

Species and practices offered at Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge

Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge?

The following fish species can be caught at Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge, French River, ON: Northern pike, Walleye, Muskellunge.

Getting there

Access and distances

Directions

18 Natures Trail, Noelville

By car from Toronto (approx. 3.5 hours), take Highway 400 North to 69 North, then turn onto Highway 64. Follow Highway 528 toward Wolseley Bay to the monitored parking lot at 18 Natures Trail in Noëlville. After calling the lodge when passing the French River Trading Post, a water taxi will pick you up to take you to the island.

From major cities

Toronto
4 h 17385 km
Ottawa
5 h 07461 km
Mississauga
4 h 13380 km
Brampton
4 h 09374 km
Hamilton
4 h 43425 km
London
5 h 53529 km

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Fish species offered
Northern pike, Walleye, Muskellunge
Accommodations
11
Capacity per accommodation
up to 14 guests
Water bodies on the territory
1
Drive time from Toronto
4 h 17 (385 km)
Drive time from Ottawa
5 h 07 (461 km)
About

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The outfitter

Located on an island in the French River, Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge offers all-inclusive stays just three and a half hours north of Toronto. Accommodations consist of private log cabins with daily housekeeping service. Packages include all meals, a 16-foot boat with a Yamaha motor, fuel, and fishing gear. Target walleye, northern pike, bass, and muskellunge, either independently or with a professional guide. On-site, enjoy hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and a recreation room.

Territory and geography

The outfitter is established on Commanda Island (the eastern end of 18-Mile Island) at the junction of the North and Main channels of the French River. The surrounding landscape is characterized by deep shorelines, numerous bays, rocky islands, and pine forests. The territory features six sets of whitewater rapids nearby, including the Chaudière Rapids 16 kilometers away. Being located on an island, the lodge is accessible only by water taxi from the private parking lot in Wolseley Bay.

Frequently asked questions

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Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge offers: Fishing. The species found on the territory are Northern pike, Walleye, Muskellunge.

11 lodgings are available on the territory, hosting up to 14 guests.

By car from Toronto (approx. 3.5 hours), take Highway 400 North to 69 North, then turn onto Highway 64. Follow Highway 528 toward Wolseley Bay to the monitored parking lot at 18 Natures Trail in Noëlville. After calling the lodge when passing the French River Trading Post, a water taxi will pick you up to take you to the island.

Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge is located in French River, On.

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