Winefred lake Early June

Jamie · #1 05-13-2020, 10:21 PM

Hey guys.. Thoughts on Winfred lake in early June? Weather should be what?? Good fishing?

I have been trying to get in touch with them but it is a struggle. Any suggestions? Another place in Alberta as good from a Drive in POV? Saks is just to far it seems. We were supposed to go north of Laronge but we don't have time for the drive.

7mmremmag · #2 05-14-2020, 07:43 AM

I was going to call Paul today and inquire about Winefred.
I believe northern sask is still closed, they had road blocks up to shut off visitors from the southern portions of sask.

dustinjoels · #3 05-14-2020, 07:50 AM

Fishing should be good. Early June is pretty much prime time. Weather will be erratic. Could be 5C, could be 30C. It could be glass calm or so windy you can’t get on the lake. I’ve experienced all those weather conditions that time of year.

Let me know if you find a better drive to lake.

Sounds like Paul is pretty much booked for the year, but you should call anyways in case there’s som last minute openings.

Jamie · #4 05-14-2020, 11:13 AM

I have been trying for 5 days to get through and also sent a Email. Anyone have another number to reach these guys?

7mmremmag · #5 05-14-2020, 11:34 AM

Has anyone heard if they have lifted the travel bans to Northern Sask yet?
I looked online and cant find where it says any different.
Ill be at my lot on Turtle all weekend but would like to head further north for 3-4 days at the end of the month.

7mmremmag · #6 05-14-2020, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

I have been trying for 5 days to get through and also sent a Email. Anyone have another number to reach these guys?

I only have the number off google

WinefredCommander · #7 05-14-2020, 11:52 AM

Good luck! Heard she's still iced for this wkd!

ab_hunter · #8 05-14-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 7mmremmag

Has anyone heard if they have lifted the travel bans to Northern Sask yet?
I looked online and cant find where it says any different.
Ill be at my lot on Turtle all weekend but would like to head further north for 3-4 days at the end of the month.

Would you be able to post a link to where you saw travel bans for northern Saskatchewan? Thanks

dustinjoels · #9 05-14-2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 7mmremmag

Has anyone heard if they have lifted the travel bans to Northern Sask yet?
I looked online and cant find where it says any different.
Ill be at my lot on Turtle all weekend but would like to head further north for 3-4 days at the end of the month.

Travel bans have not been lifted yet.

dustinjoels · #10 05-14-2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

I have been trying for 5 days to get through and also sent a Email. Anyone have another number to reach these guys?

Are you trying winefred lake lodge or Paul’s place winefred lake outfitters?

dustinjoels · #11 05-14-2020, 01:01 PM

[QUOTE=ab_hunter;4170008]Would you be able to post a link to where you saw travel bans for northern Saskatchewan? M

Thanks[/https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/COVID-19-Information

Info regarding the travel ban to northern sask. as well as hotline number. There’s another entire thread on this topic on this forum titles sask fishing cancelled or something to that effect.

guru fisher · #12 05-14-2020, 06:25 PM

Go to the lodge it’s way better.

dustinjoels · #13 05-14-2020, 11:55 PM

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Go to the lodge it’s way better.

Depends what you’re looking for. Paul’s is closer, has a better boat launch, and is more affordable. If you’re looking for extra comfort or a meal plan then yes I’d choose the lodge.

To each their own

35 whelen · #14 05-15-2020, 06:47 AM

Some of my friends have been going to Winifred the new owners supposedly have raised the price quite dramatically I've Been Told.

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WinefredCommander · #15 05-15-2020, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Some of my friends have been going to Winifred the new owners supposedly have raised the price quite dramatically I've Been Told.

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Still pretty disgusted they sold to Lloyd McMahon, the greasiest outfitter in ALL of Alberta. Money talks and integrity walks.

sns2 · #16 05-15-2020, 02:46 PM

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Still pretty disgusted they sold to Lloyd McMahon, the greasiest outfitter in ALL of Alberta. Money talks and integrity walks.

I wouldn't go anywhere near that place. No way. No how.

guru fisher · #17 05-16-2020, 06:29 PM

Paul’s pretty greasy too. Charges you for everything. If you fart
That costs also and he drinks all your beer

trophyhunter · #18 05-16-2020, 09:30 PM

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Paul’s pretty greasy too. Charges you for everything. If you fart
That costs also and he drinks all your beer

Lol!

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Jamie · #19 05-17-2020, 10:52 AM

Looking at the lodge. Never really thought of Pauls. Whats the difference? So the lodge will not answer the phone. They responded to one email last week that Ia asked them to call directly with "Look at the web site" Trying to spend some $$ in this province is really hard sometimes.

35 whelen · #20 05-17-2020, 11:05 AM

If people can't return calls or emails or texts when you're trying to send money to their business I'd say they're not worth going to

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OL_JR · #21 05-17-2020, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

Looking at the lodge. Never really thought of Pauls. Whats the difference? So the lodge will not answer the phone. They responded to one email last week that Ia asked them to call directly with "Look at the web site" Trying to spend some $$ in this province is really hard sometimes.

If it means anything I called Winifred Lake Outfitters tonight (Paul) to enquire about some things and he answered.

FishHunterPro · #22 05-18-2020, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Some of my friends have been going to Winifred the new owners supposedly have raised the price quite dramatically I've Been Told.

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Crazy it was already pretty pricey , but I think that’s because they forced everyone for a boat rental with your stay.

FishHunterPro · #23 05-18-2020, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 35 whelen

If people can't return calls or emails or texts when you're trying to send money to their business I'd say they're not worth going to

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I agree 100%

Flight01 · #24 05-18-2020, 09:17 AM

Not sure on current pricing. But was expensive before.
I’ve been on 2 single day boat only trips there , 2 economy cabins bring your own food multi day trips, 3 full service multi day trips through work.
My suggestion though is if price is too much , consider their tent camp at sand river. I think they actually upgraded that to basic cabins?

Jamie · #25 05-18-2020, 09:30 PM

Pauls is full till August. Winefred Lodge still hasn't returned calls or Emails. Straight up, Sask is looking better and better. I enjoyed the fishing at the Lodge last time but not being able to find out if they have room or exact prices is killing me here.

WinefredCommander · #26 05-19-2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

Pauls is full till August. Winefred Lodge still hasn't returned calls or Emails. Straight up, Sask is looking better and better. I enjoyed the fishing at the Lodge last time but not being able to find out if they have room or exact prices is killing me here.

McMahon doesn’t care. He makes bank on outfitting bears and the less “locals” around fishing the more he gets away with bear outfitting.

dustinjoels · #27 05-19-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

Pauls is full till August. Winefred Lodge still hasn't returned calls or Emails. Straight up, Sask is looking better and better. I enjoyed the fishing at the Lodge last time but not being able to find out if they have room or exact prices is killing me here.

If you want to get into Paul’s in June, you need to book about a year in advance.

Jamie · #28 05-20-2020, 10:56 PM

HUGE update.....
Winefred Lake lodge has STILL not called back....

Another round of Emails and more calls ....

WTF is wrong with these people?

BigCinnamon005 · #29 05-20-2020, 11:33 PM

Paul 780-404-3213
Sherry 780-404-3822
Not sure which number you fellas found online but here are both of their cells. I fish their often as I work up here. I've never had much luck calling Paul, call Sherry instead.

Jamie · #30 05-21-2020, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCinnamon005

Paul 780-404-3213
Sherry 780-404-3822
Not sure which number you fellas found online but here are both of their cells. I fish their often as I work up here. I've never had much luck calling Paul, call Sherry instead.

Oh no.. Getting in touch with Paul/Sherry was easy. Unfortunately, they are booked solid. It is/was Winefred lake LODGE we are trying to get in touch with. Just starting my list of Sask places to call now. Hopeful to keep it in the same driving distance or close.