Looking for a family type resort

[bobncay]

Looking to find a reasonably priced family type resort to take my dad and 7 year old son to before he meets up with his maker. It will definately be his last fishing trip, and I want to make it a memorable one for him. 3 generations to do what Grandpa loves to do most - fish for slimers!

I'm looking at the week of June 15th.

He loves to fish for Pike, but has never caught a large (30"+) one.

I can bring my own boat (16') or rent one there. Distance is a concern as anything over 400 miles will have to be split into a 2 day drive. We would be traveling from Brainerd (Central) Minnesota.

My mom and dad have always done so much for my brother and sisters and my family, that I want him to enjoy one last trip with an opportunity to catch a "big" one. While he has always talked about going to Canada, he's never been there, so this would make the trip of a lifetime for him.

Any flying is not an option.

[Eastwind]

bobncay,

I have been going to Mylie's Resort in Morson Ontario on Lake of the Woods for ten years now. This is a very clean, reasonable family friendly resort. The family that runs it has always been very customer service focused. I've caught several 30" plus Northerns in the water around there and I never fish Northerns, as I concentrate on Walleyes and Smallies. This area of the lake is made up of lots of islands and bays so, usually, you can get around fine in a 16' boat, if you are a good boat handler. If you are a novice (as we all once were) boat handler then it would not be a good idea. You should be able to find lots of Northern structure within a few miles of the camp. They are 320 miles from my driveway in Ham Lake, MN so the trip for you would certainly be less than 300 miles. Let me know if I can be of more help.

[Outfitter17]

Hi Bobncay,

Welcome to fishing minnesota. I own a couple of resorts just 1hr. north of the border, so well within your range of driving. We have good rates, we fish Northern Pike, Muskie, Smallmouth, and Lake Trout. If you would like some more info e-mail me or give me a call.

Good Luck on your search.

[superbee]

Outfitter has a real good resort on the Manitou for what you are looking for. If you would be interested in a good fly in outpost that has the fishing you are looking for, shoot me an email. I have a cancellation trip that may be of interest to you and fit your budget.

[bobncay]

Thanks Matt - I'll give you a holler this weekend if that works for you.

No offense Superbee, but like I said, flying is not an option for Dad. I would do that in a heartbeat if I thought he could.

Thanks all.

[superbee]

No problem, I would recommend a boat in then like Outfitter has or something similar, it gets you into a remote setting and gives you more of the Canadian experience.