Hidden Bay Lodge
Highstone Lake, Ontario — Near Sioux Lookout
Hidden Bay Lodge earns overwhelmingly positive reviews across multiple sources, with guests consistently awarding it top marks. The lodge has cultivated a strong base of repeat visitors who return year after year, and the tone across reviews is genuinely enthusiastic rather than politely positive. The staff — mentioned by name in several reviews — appear to be a central reason guests keep coming back, with words like "amazing" and "the greatest people" used repeatedly. Long-term loyalty is a recurring theme, with multiple reviewers referencing many trips over many years.
Guests consistently highlight three things: the quality of the staff and their helpfulness, the comfort of the accommodations and outpost camps, and the fishing. The walleye fishing in particular receives exceptional praise, with one detailed account from Armit Lake describing non-stop action across four days and hundreds of fish caught using a wide variety of lures. Boats and motors are described as comfortable and reliable, and the outpost camps are said to offer solid creature comforts. Value for money is also mentioned positively.
Based on the available reviews, there are no recurring complaints or concerns to flag. Every reviewer expresses a clear intention to return, and none raise issues with service, facilities, food, or fishing quality. This destination appears best suited for groups of friends looking to establish or continue a fishing tradition, dedicated walleye anglers seeking high-volume action in a remote northern Ontario setting, and repeat fly-in guests who value a lodge where staff relationships and consistency matter as much as the fishing itself.
Highstone Lake spreads over 18 miles long and 1 mile wide. Water enters by rapids in the northeast corner and exits in the southwest into the Vermilion River system that flows into Lac Seul. This winding lake with many large bays and few islands has many easy to find walleyes and northern pike. Accessible from Bury and Highball Lake without portaging.
Portage Lakes: Yes - Bury Lake, Highball Lake (no portage required) (2 lakes)
Other: Modern refrigerator; landing nets and minnow buckets supplied; deck with gas grill; propane deep fryer for fish; first night arrival stay at main lodge
All groceries, flight in and out of destination lake, rental boat, motor and gas, full cabin accommodations and amenities, first night arrival stay at main lodge, complementary breakfast morning of departure
Snacks and beverages (guests bring their own)
Access: fly-in
Air Base: Hidden Bay Lodge main lodge & seaplane base, 1671 Hwy 72, Sioux Lookout, Ontario
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