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Sanctuary Island ResortFishing & hunting outfitter

In Sioux Narrows, Sunset Country, ONGPS coordinates : 49.3339° N, 94.1051° W

Activities
Fishing · Hunting
Key species
Northern pike · Walleye · Lake trout / charr

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A peaceful island on Lake of the Woods for fishing and family vacations

Sanctuary Island Resort is a fishing and hunting outfitter in the heart of Sunset Country, On. Featured species: Northern pike, Walleye and Lake trout / charr.

The territory

Where the outfitter is located

Sanctuary Island Resort is located in Sunset Country, Ontario. The closest service town is Sioux Narrows.

Species on the territory

  • Northern pike
  • Walleye
  • Lake trout / charr
  • Smallmouth bass
  • Muskellunge
  • Yellow perch
  • Black crappie
  • Moose
  • Deer
  • Black bear
  • Ruffed grouse
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Hunting and fishing

Species and practices offered at Sanctuary Island Resort

Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Sanctuary Island Resort?

The following fish species can be caught at Sanctuary Island Resort, Sunset Country, ON: Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr, Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge, Yellow perch, Black crappie.

Hunting

What game species can you hunt at Sanctuary Island Resort?

The following game species can be hunted at Sanctuary Island Resort, Sunset Country, ON: Moose, Deer, Black bear, Ruffed grouse.

Getting there

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Directions

171 Fickas Road, Sioux Narrows

Access to Sanctuary Island Resort begins on the mainland via the establishment's private landing, located at 171 Fickas Road in Sioux Narrows, Ontario. Visitors can park their vehicles there free of charge for the duration of their stay. Since the resort is located on an island in Lake of the Woods, the final leg of the journey is by water. From the main mainland landing, a 5-mile (approximately 8-kilometer) boat transfer is provided by the outfitter's team to transport guests to the island site.

GPS coordinatesGPS coordinates : 49.3339° N, 94.1051° W

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Fish species offered
Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr, Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge, Yellow perch, Black crappie
Game species offered
Moose, Deer, Black bear, Ruffed grouse
About

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The outfitter

Sanctuary Island Resort, managed by the Horley family (Peter and Carol), is a resort and fishing destination located on a pine-covered island in Whitefish Bay on Lake of the Woods, near Sioux Narrows in Ontario's Sunset Country. This family-oriented establishment offers a natural setting surrounded by clear waters and neighboring islands, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. Fishing enthusiasts take advantage of the diverse structures and water depths of Lake of the Woods to target several species, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, lake trout, as well as largemouth and smallmouth bass. The outfitter offers professional guiding services, fish cleaning, and

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organized shore lunches. For navigation, the resort rents 16-foot Lund boats equipped with 15 or 25 HP Yamaha motors, canoes, and rowboats, all provided with life jackets and safety equipment. Anglers bringing their own boats have access to docking facilities with 24-hour electricity at the piers for battery charging. In addition to the main resort accommodations, the Sanctuary Outpost is also available. A sandy beach, a shop featuring hand-carved lures, and a pet-friendly policy (under supervision) complete the stay experience.

Territory and geography

Sanctuary Island Resort is set on a large island covered in mature pines, located on Lake of the Woods in the Whitefish Bay sector of Sioux Narrows, in the heart of Ontario's Sunset Country. The island is nestled within a picturesque archipelago and surrounded by exceptionally clear waters. The lakebed topography offers a great diversity of depths and natural aquatic structures, complemented by wooded shorelines and a sandy beach. Access to the property is by water from the mainland. Visitors drive to the outfitter's private landing, located at 171 Fickas Road in Sioux Narrows. Free parking is available for guests

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for the duration of their stay. From the shore, the transfer to the island is a 5-mile (approximately 8-kilometer) boat trip. Boaters and anglers may also bring their own watercraft. Docks equipped with continuous electricity (24/7) allow for boat battery charging directly on-site. This island and semi-isolated character ensures a quiet and preserved environment within the Lake of the Woods territory.

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Sanctuary Island Resort offers: Fishing, Hunting. The species found on the territory are Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr.

Access to Sanctuary Island Resort begins on the mainland via the establishment's private landing, located at 171 Fickas Road in Sioux Narrows, Ontario. Visitors can park their vehicles there free of charge for the duration of their stay. Since the resort is located on an island in Lake of the Woods, the final leg of the journey is by water. From the main mainland landing, a 5-mile (approximately 8-kilometer) boat transfer is provided by the outfitter's team to transport guests to the island site.

Sanctuary Island Resort is located in Sunset Country, On.

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