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French River Fishing Lodges & Resorts
The French River Fishing Vacations
Come to the French River area to take pleasure in
our fishing for awesome walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth
bass, crappies, and muskies. Come and enjoy excellent meals from our
American Plan resorts and lodges. If you want to fix your own meals
there are plenty of housekeeping cottage resorts available as well.
Kayaking and bird watching are popular pastimes, but we also have
wildlife viewing, bear hunting, and boat cruises too . Browse our list
of lodges below and plan your vacation today!
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Crane's Lochaven Wilderness Lodge
Crane's Lochaven Wilderness Lodge is located on a 4
square mile island, Commanda Island on the junction of Wolseley
Bay, the North and Main Channels of the fabulous French River.
This is where you will have access to some of the prime fishing
waters for walleye, bass, northern pike and muskie fishing, all
of which may be caught within sight of our resort. Our Full
American Plan Package includes all meals, boat, motor, seats
with all required boat equipment, unlimited gas, ice and live
bait, applicable fishing license and services such as daily maid
and dock service as well as fish cleaning, packaging and
freezing. All 15 fully serviced private log cabins have been
arranged to give the best possible view of the river from the
private sundecks. We are family owned and operated since 1973
and pride ourselves in catering to the needs of our guests.
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Fish Tale Cabins and
Campground
For some of the best fishing in the French River area, come
enjoy the waters of Fish Tale Cabins and Campground! On the
Wolseley River, which flows into Wolseley Bay, the waters just
outside your accommodations are home to trophy muskie and
walleye, as well as small and largemouth bass, northern pike and
more. Enjoy the comforts of home in the evening in our fully
equipped cabins or in your recreational vehicle on our
campgrounds. Our cabins are complete with four piece bathrooms,
fridge, stove and microwave. All are fully equipped with
bedding, blankets, kitchenware and more. Our RV sites come with
hydro, water and sewage hookups.
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Great Escape
Cabins
Immerse yourself in the remarkable fishing of the French River
while you stay with us at Great Escape Cabins. Bass, pike,
pickerel, perch and musky all call our waters home. Our general
store offers a variety of live bait, including minnows, leeches
and worms. Take advantage of our local guide and spend a full
day in a 22’ Tournament fishing boat. Equipment and bait are
provided, and all fish cleaned before the day is done. When
you’ve had your fill of the water, head back to your trailer
campsite, or one of our waterfront housekeeping cabins. Our
cabins provide all the comforts of home, including a fully
equipped kitchen, three or four-piece bathroom, Satellite TV,
free Wi-Fi and more. Free launching and boat slip available with
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Happy
Landing Lodge
The French River area has more to offer than just fishing,
though. Paddle in the pristine waters, or take a long walk with
Mother Nature and see what the area has to offer. Feeling
sportier? Golf courses nearby offer great greens and the chance
to watch for the local wildlife. Once you’re done for the day,
come back to the lodge and have a home cooked meal before
relaxing with your friends and family. You can tuck in for the
night at our housekeeping cabins, stocked with bedding, linens
and kitchen appliances. Choose from one, two or three bedroom
cabins, fully equipped kitchens and two-piece bathrooms, or
bring your trailer up to our grounds! Hookups are available for
water, sewage and electricity.
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Owl's Nest
Lodge
We are located on the south shore of of the unspoiled
Trout Lake with facilities designed to offer a year-round escape
to experience the beauty of Rainbow Country. Trout Lake is
sixteen miles long and half a mile wide and is located eighteen
kilometers from the village of Alban. The clean pollution-free
water is noted for lake trout, pike, muskie and bass. Trailer
and camping sites are available by the day or week and are
located close to the central washrooms. We offer Fishing,
Hunting, ATV & Snowmobiling on Trout Lake in the French River
Resort Area. |
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Wolseley Lodge
We offer 16 clean and comfortable cabins ranging in size from 1
to 4 bedrooms. Originally built in 1928, we have made every
effort to maintain the rustic charm of each cabin while adding
the services which will make your holiday comfortable and safe.
All housekeeping cabins have Fully equipped kitchens, 3 piece
bath (shower), all bedding, Charcoal Barbeque, Picnic Tables and
conveniently located firepits throughout the camp. For Your
Convenience The Main Lodge offers a restaurant and bar serving
beer, wine and coolers. |
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