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Lake Despair LodgeFishing outfitter

In Fort Frances, Sunset Country, ON·GPS coordinates : 48.8661° N, 93.6307° W

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Fishing
Key species
Smallmouth bass · Northern pike · Lake trout / charr

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Exceptional fishing and hunting in the heart of Ontario's Sunset Country

Lake Despair Lodge is a fishing outfitter in the heart of Sunset Country, On. Featured species: Smallmouth bass, Northern pike and Lake trout / charr. About 19 h 22 drive from Toronto.

The territory

Where the outfitter is located

Lake Despair Lodge is located in Sunset Country, Ontario. The closest service town is Fort Frances.

Species on the territory

  • Smallmouth bass
  • Northern pike
  • Lake trout / charr
  • Yellow perch
  • Walleye
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Hunting and fishing

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Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Lake Despair Lodge?

The following fish species can be caught at Lake Despair Lodge, Sunset Country, ON: Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Lake trout / charr, Yellow perch, Walleye.

Getting there

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Directions

PO Box 130, Fort Frances

Access to Lake Despair Lodge is by road from International Falls, Minnesota, or from Fort Frances, Ontario. From these starting points, take Highway 11/71 west for 10 miles. Then turn right onto Highway 613 North. Follow this scenic paved road for 18 miles to its end, where you will arrive directly at the lodge.

GPS coordinatesGPS coordinates : 48.8661° N, 93.6307° W

From major cities

Toronto
19 h 221,743 km
Ottawa
20 h 231,835 km
Mississauga
19 h 081,722 km
Brampton
19 h 051,718 km
Hamilton
18 h 391,679 km
London
17 h 171,556 km

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Fish species offered
Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Lake trout / charr, Yellow perch, Walleye
Drive time from Toronto
19 h 22 (1743 km)
Drive time from Ottawa
20 h 23 (1835 km)
About

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The outfitter

Located in the heart of Sunset Country in the Rainy River District, 30 miles northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario, Lake Despair Lodge is managed by local residents Bill and Nellie Godin. The outfitter offers a variety of accommodation options, including individual cabins and a campground. For anglers, the lake and surrounding waters provide opportunities to target several prized species: walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and lake trout. For hunting enthusiasts, the lodge organizes a full five-day field package. This plan includes the services of an experienced guide for every two hunters, positioning in tree stands or heated ground

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blinds, lodging, and full meal service including breakfast, dinner, and a packed lunch.

Territory and geography

Lake Despair Lodge is located in the heart of the Sunset Country region in the Rainy River District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The property is 30 miles northwest of the town of Fort Frances and in close proximity to the international border at International Falls, Minnesota. Access to the territory is entirely by road and very direct. Starting from Fort Frances or International Falls, take Highway 11/71 west for 10 miles, then turn right onto Highway 613 North. Simply follow this scenic paved road to its end—a distance of 18 miles—to arrive directly at the outfitter. The outfitter's location at

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the end of Highway 613 North ensures a lakeside setting on Lake Despair while maintaining easy vehicle accessibility on paved roads.

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Lake Despair Lodge offers: Fishing. The species found on the territory are Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Lake trout / charr.

Access to Lake Despair Lodge is by road from International Falls, Minnesota, or from Fort Frances, Ontario. From these starting points, take Highway 11/71 west for 10 miles. Then turn right onto Highway 613 North. Follow this scenic paved road for 18 miles to its end, where you will arrive directly at the lodge.

Lake Despair Lodge is located in Sunset Country, On.

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