What to Bring on Your Canada Fishing Lodge Trip
Here is a long list of items that should be considered when packing for your next fishing trip to Canada. Some items will be essential and others will be optional depending on your location and time of year. Most fishing lodges will offer a list that they deem as essential for your comfort and success. Remember that in the northern latitudes, even during the summer months, temperature swings from daytime highs to nighttime lows may be as much as 40 degrees. Follow the concept of "layering" when packing clothes. You can add or remove a layer as the temperature dictates. Also assume two things - that it will rain and that there will be mosquitos. If you are planning a fly in, keep in mind that each fisherman is usually limited to a maximum of gear measured by weight. 100 pounds per fisherman is a common wieght limit. Consult your fishing lodge if flying is any part of your itinerary. We have made this list "printable" so you you can check-off items as they are packed.
Personal Items Clothing
Soap underwear
shampoo socks
toothbrush-toothpaste sweatshirt
shaving supplies T-Shirts
medications pants
comb or brush shorts or pants with zip-off legs
deodorant shoes
sunscreen slippers
insect repellent hats (one for sun, one for cold)
spare eyeglasses gloves (neoprene if possible)
lip balm flannel shirts
polarized sunglasses windproof jacket
contact supplies breatheable raingear
towel (shower and swimming) rubber boots
toilet paper (in ziploc bag) swimwear
General Gear Tackle
extra car keys (held by another in party) fishing rods
large cooler (cabin use/take home fish) rod storage tubes
small cooler (boat use) appropriate tackle- lures, leaders,
paper towels jigs, etc.
1 gallon ziploc bags filet knife
(for fish/protect items in boat from water) stringer
garbage bags knife sharpener
pocket knife hook sharpener
multitool hand towels
mosquito coils marker buoys
mosquito head net mouth spreader
flashlight/headlamp needle nose pliers
first-aid kit rod repair kit
duct tape (of course) measuring tape/scale
camera minnmow net
portable gps/compass landing net
lighter/matches fish locator/depth finder
small binoculars small tackle box/tray - for portages and
extra batteries day trips
whistle/signalling device
paper cups/plates
alarm clock
dry bag (keep items waterproof in boat)
insulated water bottles
insulated thermos jug
playing cards
