Gangler's North Seal River Lodge

Trip Overview
The epitome of remote, Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge is in the heart of a vast, virgin fly-in-only area and is hidden 200 miles from Manitoba, Canada’s northernmost road. Discover a Canadian fly-in fishing adventure with Canada’s finest outfitter – Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge and Outposts. This fishery is annually recognized as Canada’s foremost waters for pursuing the Canadian Grand Slam—northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and Arctic grayling. This exclusive watershed stretches over 5 million acres of beautiful northern Manitoba wilderness, a gateway to 100 lakes and 12 river systems. There are no roads here, no people, no commercial fishing, and no other lodges. This is exclusive and pristine wilderness fly fishing!

Lodging Details
Guests stay in comfortable cabins that sleep two or four anglers. Each cabin has a screened-in porch with chairs, two-rod holders, and racks for hanging gear. Each cabin has a full bath, 2 full-size beds per room, with a dresser and nightstand. The common area offers a TV with couches and chairs, and propane heater, and a coffee maker to warm up after mornings on the water. Each cabin is equipped with extra pillows, linens, and blankets, towels, and soap. Each room has closets and plenty of hooks and hangers for clothing. Each cabin has Wi-Fi access. Laundry facilities are on-site.

Food and Beverages
The food at the main lodge is exceptional with breakfast each morning. Cocktails and complimentary hors d’ouveres are served at 5:00 and dinner is scheduled promptly at 7 p.m. Gangler’s dining is a 5-star experience striking a balance between gourmet cuisine without sacrificing the heartiness great fishing demands. From apricot-glazed cornish hens to steak dinner, encrusted leg of lamb with rosemary potatoes, or the perfectly cooked prime rib with a maki-style cucumber wrapped salad, each dining experience is a delight!

Typical Length of Stay
Please contact Yellow Dog to discuss scheduling and availability as packages of any length can be arranged. Please note that seven (7) night packages are from Sat. – Sat. 

Non-Angling Activities and Options
While fishing is certainly the focus here, this remote Canadian destination has great options to satisfy both anglers and non-anglers. Numerous hiking tours and biking trails are available directly from the Lodge. When night falls, this area is known as Manitoba’s finest destination for Northern Lights. Eco-tours and packages can be arranged. Wildlife photography safaris, interpretive and archaeology tours, sub-arctic exploration and tundra tours provide a complete overview of the unique Canadian Sub-Arctic. A 4-day trip to the lodge in late July or early August can be combined with an incredible trip to Churchill to see the beluga whales and polar bears – the ultimate Manitoba experience. 

Internet / Communications
There is a satellite Wi-Fi connection at the Lodge. 

How To Get There
Guests arrive at Gangler’s via a private charter flight from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Because of the early morning flight on arrival day, guests must spend the night prior to arrival at the lodge in Winnipeg. Normal flight time to the lodge is 2.5 hours with a refueling stop. The charter lands on Gangler’s private airstrip right behind the lodge. Main lodge guests are served lunch and will be out fishing before noon.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Guests traveling from the U.S. will want to be in Winnipeg, Manitoba the evening before the private charter to Gangler’s. On the departure day, guests traveling to most U.S. destinations can make it home the same day of departure from the lodge. International flights should be booked to and from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Documents Required
A passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Canada. Anglers can purchase fishing licenses in advance or on-site. 

A Note on Drunk Driving or Other Criminal Record
Anyone with a criminal record (including a drunk driving conviction) may be excluded from Canada. A waiver of exclusion may be issued but several weeks are required and a processing fee must be paid. 

Travel Arrangements
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General Information
Gangler’s has set the standard for fly fishing for northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and arctic grayling for over 20 years. They were the first Canadian fishing lodge to offer clinics for fly-fishing for pike hosting Lefty Kreh and Flip Pallot on several occasions. Gangler’s manages the fishery with a catch & release policy for anglers and provincial law requires that fishermen only use barbless hooks. These practices have ensured healthy populations of fish and a fishery where a real trophy is a possibility!  

As recently as ten years ago northern Canada was not on the radar for most fly anglers. Much of that has changed and many fly fishermen are aware of the excitement of fishing for trophy pike, walleye, and Arctic grayling in the northwestern corner of Manitoba. No other fishery offers more variety and quality than the North Seal River system. Anglers can fish for five different species in a wealth of different habitats and can book fly-outs to 30+ lakes and do several portages to others while onsite!

Boats and Equipment 
Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge guides utilize custom 18’ and 16 1/2’ boats outfitted with outboard motors and depth finders. Additionally, a few of the lakes require portages and the guides will use ATVs to access the more remote lakeshores. To access the unique fly-out outposts, guests fly in small, safe floatplanes with highly trained pilots! The lodge recommends anglers bring all fishing equipment, terminal tackle, and flies. 

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person and quoted in US dollars. Rates are based on double occupancy cabins and fishing.

Seven (7) night packages are from Sat – Sat. Please contact Yellow Dog for the current schedule, availability, and additional details!

7-Day – $7,495 USD per person (plus taxes)
5-Day – $6,895 USD per person (plus taxes)
4-Day – $6,495 USD per person (plus taxes)

What’s Included:

• All accommodations at North Seal River Lodge as specified
• All guided fishing as specified in your package
• Round trip air charter to and from Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Expeditor services while in Winnipeg
• Breakfast and gourmet dinner at the lodge
• Daily shore lunch
• All non-alcoholic beverages
• Complimentary fly-tying table
• Wi-Fi
• Maid service
• Use of onsite canoes and kayaks
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• International flight to and from Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Hotel nights, meals, taxis, and other activities while in Winnipeg
• Flyouts can be arranged on-site with 30+ lakes to explore!
• Alcoholic beverages and bar tab
• Gratuities for fishing guides and lodge staff
• Manitoba sales taxes and GSTs (Added to final Yellow Dog invoice)
• Fishing license
• Rods, reels, flies, and terminal tackle (rental equipment and some flies and tackle available on site)

Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge (Manitoba)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking to hold both space and guides on all packages. No space or guides will be held without receipt of deposit. Full pre-payment is due 90 days prior to date of trip. Be aware that for cancellations – regardless of reason – deposits and final payments are non-refundable, which is why Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for your trip. Cancellations that can be resold by the outfitter will be credited to the following year as per the amount of resale. Gangler’s will not refund payments in the event of poor weather or for unused portions of any package. Trips cancelled because of late ice out must be rescheduled the same calendar year. North Seal River Lodge, Maria Lake Mini-Lodge, Stevens/Nicklin Lake 5-Star Outpost, Burnie Lake Outpost, Bain Lake, Clifton Lake Outpost and Gangler’s Fly-In Lodges make every effort to serve their guests, but will assume no responsibility or liability for any hazard of any kind associated with these trips. Neither is any obligation nor responsibility assumed for any mechanical, political, meteorological, climactic, or other event, or for the services of transportation companies, contractors or other principals for which North Seal River Lodge, Maria Lake Mini-Lodge, Stevens Lake 5-star Outpost, Burnie Lake Outpost, Bain Lake Outpost, Clifton Lake Outpost or Gangler’s Fly-In Lodges acts as agents. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT. 

"One of my best trips ever. Incredible place and fishing. Very unique." - Patrick L. 

Ken Gangler Awarded the Manitoba Tourism Award of Distinction