Ghost River Lodges is a boat-in fishing operation on Marchington Lake near Sioux Lookout, Ontario. It is a strong fit for groups that want a genuinely remote setting without arranging a floatplane flight, while still having modern housekeeping cabins, supplied boats, and access to a large chain of connected water.
Guests travel by road to Sioux Lookout, where the operator provides directions to secure parking and meets arrivals at the landing. The final transfer to camp is by 25-foot aluminum Jon boat, with the lodge handling gear loading. This creates a useful middle ground between a drive-to cabin vacation and a fully fly-in fishing trip.
The operation includes Ghost River Lodge, Sturgeon River Lodge, and two larger outpost cabins on Marchington Lake. Ghost River has eight cabins, while Sturgeon River has six. Cabins accommodate groups from two to 12 guests and include cooking equipment, refrigeration, hot and cold running water, showers, flush toilets, bed linens, and oil heat for cooler weather.
Ghost River Lodges has access to 15 lakes through Marchington Lake, its rivers, and portage routes. Walleye and northern pike are the main species, with lake trout, smallmouth bass, and perch available in some waters. This variety is the operation’s core advantage for anglers who enjoy exploring different lake environments during one trip.
Housekeeping packages include a cabin, boat, motor, five gallons of fuel per day, and portage service between the parking area and lodge. The operation supplies 14- and 16-foot Lund boats with 15- or 25-horsepower Yamaha motors. Confirm the lodge location, cabin layout, outlake access, boat allocation, fishing licence, and current package terms before booking.
Ghost River Lodges provides boat-in fishing stays on Marchington Lake near Sioux Lookout, Ontario.
Guests drive or fly commercially to Sioux Lookout, then contact the lodge for directions to its secure parking area and landing. Ghost River Lodges meets guests there and transfers them and their gear to camp by boat.
Confirm the arrival-time process, parking instructions, luggage arrangement, and boat-transfer timing before travelling.
Walleye and northern pike are the primary fish species. Some of the 15 accessible lakes also hold lake trout, smallmouth bass, and perch.
Marchington Lake connects to outlakes by river and portage, so ask which water is best for your target species and the experience level in your group.
The published housekeeping package includes a cabin, boat, motor, five gallons of fuel per day, and portage service between the vehicle and lodge.
Cabins have cooking equipment and modern washroom facilities, but guests should confirm food, towels, personal supplies, fishing gear, licences, and live-bait arrangements before travel.
Yes. The lodge’s cabins accommodate from two to 12 people, and its two outpost cabins can each accommodate up to 12 guests. The best option depends on whether your group prefers a main-lodge setting or more privacy.
Ask about cabin sleeping arrangements, boat numbers, and availability for your exact group size before booking flights or travel dates.
