Saarela’s Moonlite Bay Lodge is a family-run, boat-in fishing lodge on Little Raspberry Island near Morson, Ontario, on the Canadian side of Lake of the Woods. It is a strong fit for couples, families, and fishing groups who want a genuine island setting without the added cost and logistics of a fly-in trip.
Guests drive to the mainland landing, leave their vehicle there, and are transported across to the island. The lodge has five guest cabins, creating a small-scale setting with sheltered water close to camp and access to Lake of the Woods bays, rocky points, reefs, weed beds, and island shorelines.
Cabin options range from two- to seven-person stays. Each cabin is designed for a housekeeping-style fishing trip, while the island itself has standard electric power rather than generator-only service. Guests can arrange camp boats and motors, allowing their group to choose between bringing a boat or using a rental rig.
Fishing is multi-species throughout the open-water season. Walleye is the principal all-season target, while musky becomes a major focus in September and October. Smallmouth bass, northern pike, and crappie provide additional options for mixed groups with different fishing priorities.
Guided fishing days are available for guests who want help learning the lake, locating seasonal fish, or adding a traditional shore lunch to the experience. Before booking, confirm your preferred cabin, boat needs, island-transfer details, current rates, fishing licences, and whether a guide day is available for your dates.
Saarela’s Moonlite Bay is a small, boat-in Lake of the Woods lodge with private cabins, fishing access, rental boats, and optional guided days.
The lodge is on Little Raspberry Island near Morson, Ontario, on the Canadian side of Lake of the Woods. Guests drive to a mainland landing, park their vehicle, and are transported to the island by boat.
Confirm the exact arrival location, parking plan, transfer time, check-in process, and any weather-related procedures with Andrew and Meagan before travelling.
Saarela’s Moonlite Bay has five guest cabins: Musky Manor, Bear’s Den, Loon’s Nest, Squirrel Lodge, and Beaver Lodge. Published capacities range from two to seven people, depending on the cabin selected.
Review the individual cabin layout before booking and confirm bedroom configuration, kitchen facilities, bathroom details, and the best fit for your group size.
The lodge’s Lake of the Woods fishing program highlights walleye, musky, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and crappie. Walleye is a primary open-water target, while musky fishing is particularly emphasized in September and October.
Ask which species and fishing approach are most suitable for your travel week, and confirm current Ontario fishing regulations before your trip.
Yes. Saarela’s Moonlite Bay offers camp boats and motors, including published 16.5-foot Alumarine V-hull boats with Yamaha outboard options. Guided fishing days are also available and can include local instruction, fish cleaning, and a traditional shore lunch.
Reserve boats and guide time early, especially when your group wants a guide during a particular day of its stay.
