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Rugby Lake LodgeFishing & hunting outfitter

In Dryden, Sunset Country, ONGPS coordinates : 49.9167° N, 92.9386° W

Activities
Fishing · Hunting
Key species
Northern pike · Walleye · Smallmouth bass

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Walleye fishing and big game hunting in the heart of Northwestern Ontario

Rugby Lake Lodge is a fishing and hunting outfitter in the heart of Sunset Country, On. Featured species: Northern pike, Walleye and Smallmouth bass.

The territory

Where the outfitter is located

Rugby Lake Lodge is located in Sunset Country, Ontario. The closest service town is Dryden.

Species on the territory

  • Northern pike
  • Walleye
  • Smallmouth bass
  • Yellow perch
  • Black crappie
  • Moose
  • Deer
  • Black bear
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Hunting and fishing

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Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Rugby Lake Lodge?

The following fish species can be caught at Rugby Lake Lodge, Sunset Country, ON: Northern pike, Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Black crappie.

Hunting

What game species can you hunt at Rugby Lake Lodge?

The following game species can be hunted at Rugby Lake Lodge, Sunset Country, ON: Moose, Deer, Black bear.

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Rugby Lake Road, Dryden

Rugby Lake Lodge is a drive-in outfitter located in Northwestern Ontario on the south shore of Rugby Lake. The establishment is situated northwest of the town of Dryden and northeast of Vermilion Bay. Visitors can reach the lodge directly via the road network. Proximity to the town of Dryden allows for easy access to local services, shops, and sightseeing floatplane flights. For hunting, travel to certain stand locations, such as the southern boundary of WMU 5 located about 45 minutes away, is via forest roads. During the winter season or for ATV excursions, the site connects to the regional trail network, notably the main L301 trail coming from Sioux Lookout, located about 10 miles north of the lodge.

GPS coordinatesGPS coordinates : 49.9167° N, 92.9386° W

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Languages spoken
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Fish species offered
Northern pike, Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Black crappie
Game species offered
Moose, Deer, Black bear
Languages of service
French
About

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Located in Northwestern Ontario, northwest of Dryden and northeast of Vermilion Bay, Rugby Lake Lodge is a year-round, family-run resort set on the south shore of Rugby Lake. This sheltered 2,440-acre body of water, with an average depth of 11 feet and a maximum of 25 feet, offers fishing accessible to the whole family. Anglers primarily target walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and crappie, not to mention ice fishing for walleye during the winter season. The outfitter also maintains boats on secluded backcountry lakes, one of which is home to lake trout. Just steps from the camp, a

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short trail leads to a waterfall where Rugby Lake empties into Pelican Creek. For guided hunting, the outfitter offers packages for black bear, whitetail deer, and moose. The lodge is located directly in the heart of a Black Bear Management Area (BMA) equipped with baited stands. The Eton/Rugby and Dryden area is renowned for its large whitetail deer with massive racks, while moose hunting takes place in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 8 and near WMU 5. Accommodations include winterized "Lakeview Cottage Units," fully equipped for self-catering stays. Facilities feature covered decks with BBQs and campfire pits. In addition to hunting and fishing, guests can enjoy water activities such as canoeing, paddleboarding, and swimming, as well as hiking trails and direct access to hundreds of miles of ATV and snowmobile trails.

Territory and geography

Rugby Lake Lodge is established in the wilderness of Northwestern Ontario, northwest of Dryden and northeast of Vermilion Bay. The property occupies the southern part of Rugby Lake, a sheltered body of water covering 2,440 acres. This lake is characterized by an average depth of only 11 feet and a maximum depth of 25 feet. Its stained waters limit light penetration and maintain cool temperatures at depth. The local hydrographic network includes several essential feeder streams, notably Ladysmith, Twenty Mile, Fenn, and Lorne Creeks. The northernmost bay, fed by Ladysmith and Twenty Mile Creeks, serves as a preserved aquatic sanctuary.

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Just steps from the facilities, Rugby Lake flows over a picturesque waterfall into Pelican Creek. The surrounding territory combines grassy bays, sandbars, rocky reefs, shoals, and islands. In the WMU 8 sector, the rugged landscape consists of young poplar stands, swamps, bogs, and small lakes. Boats are also cached on secluded regional lakes, one of which holds lake trout. Easily accessible by vehicle year-round, the establishment is served by forest roads. ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts benefit from numerous groomed trails, including the L301 trail located about ten miles north, which connects to Sioux Lookout. The outfitter is also centrally located within a Black Bear Management Area and is a 45-minute drive via forest road from the southern boundary of WMU 5.

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Rugby Lake Lodge offers: Fishing, Hunting. The species found on the territory are Northern pike, Walleye, Smallmouth bass.

Rugby Lake Lodge is a drive-in outfitter located in Northwestern Ontario on the south shore of Rugby Lake. The establishment is situated northwest of the town of Dryden and northeast of Vermilion Bay. Visitors can reach the lodge directly via the road network. Proximity to the town of Dryden allows for easy access to local services, shops, and sightseeing floatplane flights. For hunting, travel to certain stand locations, such as the southern boundary of WMU 5 located about 45 minutes away, is via forest roads. During the winter season or for ATV excursions, the site connects to the regional trail network, notably the main L301 trail coming from Sioux Lookout, located about 10 miles north of the lodge.

Rugby Lake Lodge is located in Sunset Country, On.

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