Chaunigan

It’s the world class, wild rainbow trout fishing, horseback riding, and hiking that draws our many Guests every year, but it’s the total experience that keeps them returning. Ride the lakeside trails on horseback with your very own guide. Take your time hiking to spectacular viewpoints. See the local wildlife in their natural surroundings. Do nothing at all but relax in the comfort of the Lodge and enjoy our legendary hospitality. This is much more than simply an incredible place… it’s a vacation.

 

 

World Class Wild Rainbow Trout Fishing
Chaunigan Lake Lodge started as a fishing lodge in 1935 and history has proven that our greatest asset, after scenery, is our wild rainbow trout fishing. Our careful management and remote location has preserved our world-class rainbow trout, lake fishing. The average fish size is 2 1/2 pounds. The lake has many weed beds and shoal areas, and cool water temperatures year round. The abundant freshwater shrimp population produces a clean firm rainbow trout.

There are many days when experienced fly fishermen will catch 50 fish a day. Our angling guide is available to take you out on the water, explain the entomology, or help you with casting and retrievals.

In addition to the main lake we have boats on several walk- in lakes and easy access to stream fishing.

Fly-out Fishing: For a change of pace try one of the 6 fly-in fishing lakes within a 70 mile radius of Chaunigan Lake. All these remote lakes are equipped with boats.

Charter available upon request.

 

 

Welcome to

Chaunigan Lake Lodge

2013

 



This article is intended to provide you with additional information and hopefully will answer some of your questions.

Our main focus is fishing but we also offer horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and nature and wildlife in abundance. At any time you may be privileged to see any of our wildlife, including moose, deer, Grizzly bears, Black bears, beaver, eagles, chipmunks or squirrels.

Our lodge manager Nick and his staff are here to help you.

Our dining room is open at 7:00 AM with Breakfast being served at 8:00 AM, and again at 5:30 PM with dinner being served at 6:00 PM. Vegetarian and Children’s meals are available upon request.

We encourage you to meet after a day’s activity at either our hot-tub or sauna, and then join staff and new friends in the lounge where we will be happy to serve you some refreshments. Some of our drinks are made especially for our guests and include Chaunigan Sunset by Rachel & Amber, Fisherman’s Flick by Scott and Candice, Moose Juice by Mike & Uwe, and Trail’s End by Shirley. Our bar services are offered until 10:30 p.m. nightly.

P.S. We also offer a “Designated Walker” to safely escort you back to your cabin at the end of the evening. So enjoy yourselves.

Fishing: General Information

Possession: Chaunigan Lake has a bountiful supply of natural Rainbow Trout. We ask our guests to respect the ecosystem and mainly practice catch and release fishing, but feel free to take a few beauties home! The limit is five fish, with only two over 50cm (20 inches).

Restrictions: Barbless hooks only, no double or triple hooks.

Licenses: You can purchase fishing licenses at the main lodge.

Suggested Fly Patterns: The following fly patterns have proven to be very good over the years. If you wish to purchase any of them, they are for sale at the lodge:

Dry Flies Caddis patterns size 10-14 green, brown Mayfly patterns size 12-14 gray to blue dun Wet Flies Leach patterns size 4-8 red, black, green Dragon fly nymph size 4-8, olive to black Chironomids size 12-18, green, brown, black Muddlers size 10-12, silver or gold Doc Spratley size 10-14, red, green, black Gammarus (fresh water shrimp) size 12-16, blue, green