Perch Lake LodgeFishing & hunting outfitter

fishing. Accommodations include fully equipped self-catering cabins with air conditioning, satellite TV, and private docks, as well as units suitable for large groups. An RV and tent campground is also available. On-site, the outfitter provides a marina with boat and canoe rentals, gasoline, a fish cleaning hut, freezers, and game hanging racks. In the fall, the outfitter welcomes hunters for moose, white-tailed deer (in Wildlife Management Units 12B, 12A, and 11A), and small game such as grouse and snowshoe hare, with guiding services available for non-resident deer hunting in Zone 11A. Open year-round, the resort also offers winter activities like ice fishing and snowmobiling, as well as lodging packages for regional workers.

itself over the years as a strategic gathering point for outdoor activities in all seasons. The outfitter's tradition of hospitality is built on hosts deeply rooted in hunting and fishing culture. Matthew and Christine Rapp, along with their family, have taken over the helm to welcome travelers. Before becoming a lodge host, Matthew Rapp frequented the region for nine years as a hunter and sport fisherman, bringing firsthand experience of the territory. The project also relies on the commitment of Dave Werenko and Jenn Fogg to ensure guest service. Positioned on major snowmobile circuits connecting Quetico Provincial Park and the Boundary Waters border area, Perch Lake Lodge continues its mission as a warm stopover for wilderness enthusiasts exploring the Canadian Shield.

topographic and railway maps. Visitors have access to a navigable network of over 30 miles of interconnecting lakes and channels, allowing for the exploration of several bodies of water without portaging. Depths vary from 5 to 80 feet. Perch Lake measures approximately 1.5 miles wide by 6 miles long, making it the second-largest lake in the chain. The territory includes specific natural landmarks, such as the mouth of Tracey Rapids, where waters flow in from the Floodwaters area and Lac des Mille Lacs, as well as the nearby Eye River, marked by small upstream rapids. The outfitter also provides access to Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 12B and 12A to the north, and 11A to the south.

small spring rapids and weed beds that develop by mid-summer. This aquatic environment is home to several fish species, including northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, and trout. On land, the surrounding territory provides prime habitat for big and small game. The region's wildlife management units, characterized by mixed forests and cutovers, support populations of white-tailed deer, moose, ruffed grouse, and snowshoe hare. Local wildlife also includes great blue herons and turtles.

directly on trail L601, the lodge provides access to a network of groomed trails, including the cross-border Quetico Circle Snowmobile Tour, which loops around Quetico Provincial Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Guests can also enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, viewing the Northern Lights, or taking excursions to White Otter Castle. An on-site restaurant serves meals year-round.