Last-Minute Openings & Early Bookings: Sydney Lake Lodge Awaits

The Remote Fly-In Fishing Trip You’ve Been Waiting For
Erin Rody
By Erin Rody

Staff Writer for Ontario's Sunset Country

Last Updated: June 12, 2025

Fly North: Your Ultimate Fishing Getaway at Sydney Lake Lodge

If you’ve been daydreaming about the perfect northern escape — where trophy walleye, northern pike, and lake trout await in clear, remote waters — it’s time to discover Sydney Lake Lodge in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. Make sure to watch the video below to learn about GOLD walleyes!

Lake trout fishing on Sydney Lake in Woodland Caribou Park

We get it: It’s already June. Maybe your summer calendar is packed. Maybe you waited just a little too long to book your 2025 trip. But here’s the good news — there are still a few spots open at Sydney Lake Lodge for this season, and it’s never too early to start planning for next year’s fly-in adventure.

Remote. Wild. Worth It.

Located deep in the boreal wilderness in Ontario’s Sunset Country and only accessible by air, Sydney Lake Lodge offers one of the most untouched, pristine fishing experiences you’ll ever find. No roads. No crowds. Just you, your group, and 20,000 acres of prime fishing water.

Sydney Lake Map and Kilburn Lake fishing map

You’ll fish two amazing exclusive lakes, Sydney Lake and Kilburn Lake, with 200 miles of shoreline and over 120 islands! Your package includes a lake map. In the meantime, you can plan your fishing spots on one of the many fishing maps on the lodge website. 

Whether it’s your first fly-in or your fifteenth, this is the kind of trip you’ll talk about all year.

Fly into your cabin at Sydney Lake Lodge

Ontario Trophy Fishing

Sydney Lake is in Ontario's Trophy Waters conservation area, which covers approximately 300,000 hectares. This conservation area extends from Sydney Lake in the northeast to the English River in the south and west to the Manitoba border. It’s a remote area with fly-in access. Conservation fishing using slot-size catch-and-release is practiced, protecting this world-class fishery.

What to Expect: Housekeeping Plans, Comfortable Cabins

Sydney Lake Lodge offers housekeeping cabin packages, providing you with the freedom to cook your own meals and set your own schedule. Each cabin is fully equipped and situated right on the water, boasting incredible lake views and easy access to your boat.

View from the new cabin at Sydney Lake Lodge

You’ll also enjoy:

  • Well-maintained 16’ Lund boats with 20 or 25 hp motors
  • Top-notch dock service
  • Clean, modern cabins with full kitchens
  • Ice, gas, bait, and all the essentials right at camp
  • Excellent fishing from opening day to late season

 

Summer Isn’t Over Yet

Spots are filling fast — but there’s still time to make your 2025 summer one to remember. If you’re flexible with your dates or can swing a late-season trip in August or early September, there may be availability this year. It’s a great time to visit — fewer bugs, cooler temps, and fantastic fishing.

Lock in Next Year’s Dream Trip

If you’re considering 2026, now is the perfect time to reserve your cabin. Booking early means you get first pick of the dates and cabins you want — and you’ll have plenty of time to plan, prepare, and get excited.

Fishing at sunset on Sydney Lake

Make This the Year You Finally Go North

Sydney Lake Lodge is more than a fishing trip — it’s a chance to get away from it all, reconnect with friends or family, and experience the wild, quiet beauty of Ontario’s backcountry.

Fly in. Fish hard. Leave with stories you’ll never forget.