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Walleye and pike fishing in the wild setting of Perrault Lake
Manotak Lodge is a fishing and hunting & fishing outfitter in the heart of Sunset Country, On. It offers 16 lodgings (up to 13 guests) and 7 lakes. Featured species: Smallmouth bass, Northern pike and Muskellunge. About 20 h 18 drive from Toronto.
Manotak Lodge is located in Sunset Country, Ontario. The closest service town is Perrault Falls.
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7-day fishing trip designed for two guests (father or mother with son or daughter). Includes lodging and fishing amenities at Manotak Lodge on Perrault Lake, with an option to bring your own boat.
This 7-day fishing package (Saturday to Saturday) includes lodging in a modern lakefront cabin with a bathroom, use of a 16-foot boat equipped with a 20 HP electric-start Yamaha motor with gas topped up daily, fish cleaning, wrapping, and freezing,…
complimentary ice, and full access to lodge facilities.Modified American Plan fishing package at Manotak Lodge on Perrault Lake, including lodging in a comfortable modern cabin and evening meals.
This self-catering fishing package offers fully equipped cabin accommodations including bedding, bath linens, and a complete kitchen. Guests have access to lodge facilities including the boat launch, ice, fish processing and freezing services, as well as battery charging stations on…
Perrault Lake.7-day fishing trip on Perrault Lake including modern lakefront cabin lodging, three meals daily, and a fully equipped motorboat.
7-day fishing trip including evening meals in the dining room, cabin accommodation, and a motorized fishing boat.
7-day self-catering package including a fully equipped lakefront cabin and fishing boat.
Self-catering fishing package including lodging in a fully equipped cabin with kitchen facilities to prepare your own meals, as well as access to all standard lodge amenities and Perrault Lake.
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Lodgings
16 cabins available in Sunset Country, ON.
Cabin 1 can accommodate 12-13 people comfortably with the Housekeeping Plan, Evening Meal Plan or American Plan.
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Cabin 1a can accommodate 3 people comfortably with the Housekeeping Plan, Evening Meal Plan or American Plan.
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Lakefront cabin on Perrault Lake requiring a minimum of 2 guests early in the season.
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Cabin 3 can accommodate 6 people comfortably with the Housekeeping Plan, Evening Meal Plan or American Plan.
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Modern lakefront cabin requiring a minimum of 2 guests in May and June.
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Waterfront cabin with a minimum requirement of 2 guests in May and June.
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Waters
7 lakes in the Sunset Country region, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.
Lake
Cedar Lake is a large 9,500-acre body of water featuring 67 miles of shoreline, directly connected to Perrault Lake. Together, these two lakes provide over 117 miles of fishable shoreline and 19,000 acres of water in Northwestern Ontario. Accessible directly…
by boat from Manotak Lodge, Cedar Lake supports healthy populations of walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake whitefish, yellow perch, and muskie. Peephole Lake, located on the southeast corner of Cedar Lake, is especially famous for targeting large slab black crappies in shallow reeds. The lodge provides anglers with detailed contour maps highlighting bottom structure and water depths across Cedar Lake to help navigate and locate productive fishing areas.Lake
Church Lake is a regional body of water near Perrault Falls frequently visited by guests of Manotak Lodge. Highlighted as a productive hot spot in the lodge's fishing reports, Church Lake provides excellent fishing for smallmouth bass, particularly during spring…
using soft plastics and crankbaits. It is also a favored location for catching yellow perch and walleye.Lake
Fluke Lake is a remote lake offered by Manotak Lodge, accessible via a short drive for day-trip fishing excursions. This water body is dedicated strictly to catch-and-release muskie fishing. Anglers drive to the lake location, transporting motors and gas provided…
by the lodge to mount on boats stationed on site. It is an outstanding muskie-only lake where an average day typically yields 3 to 5 muskies caught and released alongside 10 to 15 follows.Lake
Oak Lake is a remote wilderness body of water accessible via daily fly-out fishing excursions organized by Manotak Lodge in cooperation with KayAir aviation services. Anglers can fly out to this pristine northern lake for a full day of wilderness…
fishing adventure. Oak Lake delivers excellent sport fishing opportunities for key regional game species, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass.Lake
Peephole Lake is a body of water located on the southeast corner of Cedar Lake, accessible via a long boat ride from Manotak Lodge. This area is famous for producing impressive slab black crappies. Anglers travel to Peephole Lake to…
target large crappies holding in shallow pencil reeds in about two feet of water, utilizing small jigs paired with live minnows under a bobber or slow-rolled curly-tail grubs.Lake
Perrault Lake is the primary body of water home to Manotak Lodge in Perrault Falls, located in Ontario's Sunset Country. Covering an area of 9,500 acres with over 50 miles of shoreline, this lake is directly connected to Cedar Lake,…
forming a vast navigable water system of 19,000 acres and 117 miles of total shoreline. Perrault Lake is renowned for its exceptional multi-species fishing, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake whitefish, yellow perch, black crappie, and trophy muskie. The lodge provides detailed contour maps illustrating water depths and underwater structures, alongside expert guidance on hot spots and rigging techniques. A strict trophy release program is in place to protect large spawning fish for the future. Package plan boats include 18-foot Lund and G3 boats equipped with 50 hp Yamaha four-stroke engines, depth finders, aerated live wells, and Millennium swivel seats.Packages on this water body
Hunting and fishing
The following fish species can be caught at Manotak Lodge, Sunset Country, ON: Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Muskellunge, Yellow perch, Lake whitefish, Walleye, Black crappie.
The following game species can be hunted at Manotak Lodge, Sunset Country, ON: Duck, Ruffed grouse, Wolf, Canada goose.
In addition to hunting and fishing, Manotak Lodge offers: Chalet, Bateau de 18 pieds, Moteur Yamaha 50 CV, Échosondeur, Vivier aéré, Carburant, Nettoyage de poisson, Congélation de poisson, Literie, Serviette, Wi-Fi, Carte du lac.
Getting there
Highway 105, Perrault Falls
The outfitter is directly accessible by road. By car, cross the border at International Falls/Fort Frances, take Highway 11 East, then Highway 502 North toward Dryden. Then take Highway 17 West to Highway 105 North, traveling the final 38 miles to Perrault Falls. For travelers arriving by commercial flight in Winnipeg or International Falls, it is approximately a 4-hour drive by rental car to reach the site.
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Located on the shores of Perrault Lake in Northwestern Ontario, Manotak Lodge welcomes you for a remarkable fishing experience. Your hosts, Steve, Christine, and Jeremiah Swafford, provide modern cottages that can accommodate 2 to 13 people. The resort offers various flexible packages, including the American Plan, Dinner Plan, and Housekeeping Plan. Anglers target walleye, northern pike, muskie, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch, while practicing catch-and-release for trophy specimens. Ruffed grouse hunting is also available in season.
Located in Perrault Falls, northwestern Ontario, Manotak Lodge was established on the shores of Perrault Lake in 1945. Its 2,100-square-foot log main lodge serves as the historic heart of the site and has been the gathering place for visitor meals and recreation since the camp's creation. In 2024, the Swafford family—led by Steve, Christine, and Jeremiah Swafford—celebrated their tenth season managing the establishment, carrying on a tradition of family operation focused on personalized hospitality. The 2025 season marks the outfitter's 80th anniversary, testifying to several decades of history dedicated to fishing and outdoor activities. Over the years, Manotak Lodge has
developed management practices focused on preserving its natural environment. The outfitter implemented the "Perrault Lake Trophy Release Program," encouraging the release of large breeding specimens on Perrault Lake and Cedar Lake to ensure the sustainability of walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskie populations. Today, the establishment continues its tradition by welcoming a loyal clientele of anglers and hunters, offering stays in self-catering cottages or with meal plans, while maintaining and modernizing its infrastructure throughout the seasons.
The site is located in Perrault Falls, in the heart of the Northwestern Ontario wilderness. Situated directly on the shores of Perrault Lake, the resort is nestled in a natural environment featuring bays, submerged rocky structures, and grassy areas ideal for aquatic wildlife. Although set in a wild landscape renowned for its majestic scenery, the site benefits from direct and easy road access via Highway 105, allowing visitors to arrive by vehicle without needing a floatplane.
Located in Perrault Falls in northwestern Ontario, the Manotak Lodge territory spans Perrault Lake and Cedar Lake, two interconnected bodies of water each covering 9,500 acres and totaling over 117 miles of shoreline. The aquatic environment is characterized by shallow bays, dense weed beds, submerged rock structures, shoals, and holes reaching depths of 25 to 30 feet. The waters host a significant diversity of sport fish, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, muskie, yellow perch, whitefish, and crappie. Surrounding bodies of water such as Fluke, Zizania, Oak, and Peephole lakes, as well as the edges of Ord Creek, complete this
hydrological network. The forest territory includes thousands of acres of boreal forest composed notably of pine and birch. This natural habitat is home to diverse wildlife including ruffed grouse, duck, goose, black bear, moose, wolf, eagle, and common loon. Throughout the seasons, fish behavior evolves: the mid-May thaw draws them into shallow bays, while in July they return to deeper waters. In late summer and fall, cooling waters gather walleye and bass on rock structures, also marking the period for trophy muskie fishing and the movement of whitefish toward the shores. To preserve the resource, the outfitter encourages the release of large spawners.
Manotak Lodge offers a range of activities focused on fishing, hunting, and outdoor vacationing. Sport fishing is the flagship activity on Perrault and Cedar lakes. Boaters use 18-foot boats equipped with 50 HP motors, sonars, and aerated livewells. The outfitter provides live bait (minnows, leeches, worms), onboard equipment, and offers fish cleaning, wrapping, and freezing services. Shore lunch kits and professional guide services are available. Day trips to a dedicated muskie lake or daily fly-ins to Zizania and Oak lakes provide access to isolated sites for walleye, pike, and bass. In the fall, ruffed grouse hunting is practiced along forest
roads, complemented by migratory bird hunting (ducks and geese). In summer, wild blueberry picking is popular in the forest. Visitors can explore hundreds of miles of forest trails by bicycle, e-bike, or ATV. The site also offers hiking, swimming, gathering around campfires, and outdoor games like horseshoes and cornhole. The main lodge features a pool table, board games, and satellite TV. Sightseeing excursions allow for visits to museums and shops in Red Lake or Kenora.
Frequently asked questions
Manotak Lodge offers: Fishing, Hunting & fishing. The species found on the territory are Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Muskellunge.
16 lodgings are available on the territory, hosting up to 13 guests.
The outfitter is directly accessible by road. By car, cross the border at International Falls/Fort Frances, take Highway 11 East, then Highway 502 North toward Dryden. Then take Highway 17 West to Highway 105 North, traveling the final 38 miles to Perrault Falls. For travelers arriving by commercial flight in Winnipeg or International Falls, it is approximately a 4-hour drive by rental car to reach the site.
Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis dans l'établissement pour des raisons de nettoyage des chalets, de prévention des allergies, de couverture d'assurance et pour le confort général de l'ensemble de la clientèle.
Les acomptes sont non remboursables et non transférables à un autre groupe. Si un groupe arrive avec moins de personnes que le nombre garanti par l'acompte, l'acompte de chaque membre absent est confisqué. L'acompte peut toutefois être reporté à une date ultérieure au cours de la même année civile pour le groupe initial. Aucun rabais ni remboursement n'est accordé en cas de départ anticipé.
Manotak Lodge is located in Sunset Country, On.
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