The office at the Lodge does have a satellite phone. (The only possible phone service is via satellite). We do have a satellite payphone available for outgoing guest calls. It will be centrally located and takes all major credit cards.

Should someone need to reach you while at the Lodge, the best way is to call the Rhinelander, WI office (888-830-9525) or send an email to the office at camp(campoffice@scottlakelodge.com) and leave a message.

In an emergency only, the camp office satellite phone should be used for incoming guest calls: 403-997-4491. This line is not answered all the time but you can leave a voicemail.

Scott Lake Lodge office - (888) 830-9525 or (715) 362-7031
Scott Lake Lodge office fax - (715) 362-7069
Scott Lake Lodge camp office sat phone - (403) 997-4491
E-mail - info@scottlakelodge.com
TravelEx (Travel Agent) - (800) 882-0499 or (847) 882-0400
Sandman Hotel - (877) 477-4844 or (306) 477-4844
Transwest Air - (800) 667-9356
Saskatoon Expeditor, Darren Hill - (306) 222-6493

 

Meals

Breakfast is served in Laker Lodge from 6:30 to 8:00 am. We offer a buffet of fresh fruit, cereals and pastries and a made-to-order omlet or hot breakfast selection. The fishing day starts at 8:00 or later if you like. (It's your vacation.)

Shore lunch will be expertly prepared by your guide around noon (you decide the exact time). If you would rather have a sandwich let your guide know the evening before and we will make it for you. We have a handy checklist available to make sure you get a lunch you like.

A lavish served dinner has become a Scott tradition. It's available between 6:30 and 8:00 pm.

Licenses

Your fishing licenses will be issued at the Lodge shortly after your arrival. Please keep them on your person when fishing. While it's unlikely, provincial officials can fly in to check licenses and "back at camp" is not good enough.

Gratuities

Tips are an entirely personal matter. Most of our guests do tip, usually an amount similar to what one would tip at a fine restaurant (10 to 20% of package value). Typically half goes to your guide and half to shore staff. Any level of tipping is greatly appreciated by our staff.

The Scott Lake Lodge staff works very hard to provide exceptional service for all of our guests. Please let us know if we do not meet your expected level of service.

All About Bugs

We don't ever expect to have another bug-free year like 2006. Except for a few days at the very beginning of the season, bugs were a no show last season. This year will depend on water levels and humidity. Here's a little background on the bugs at Scott.

Black flies and mosquitoes have been called the guardians of the north. Scott Lake guests are fortunate. We are between two "they-will-drive-you-nuts" concentrations. To the north the landscape is built on the permafrost where water has nowhere to drain - everywhere and anywhere is a bug factory. To the south the country is heavily forested with thick brush and heavy, non-draining soils - perfect habitat for black flies and mosquitoes.

By contrast, Scott is located in an area of very sandy, well-drained soils. Less shallow standing water simply means fewer bugs. For the north, Scott is blessed in this regard. There are bugs, both black flies and mosquitoes, but they are rarely heavy in numbers. They will never be a problem in the boat but on quiet, muggy days (all bugs love high humidity) the shore lunch sites could have bad bugs. Evenings bring out the mosquitoes around the Lodge. Hot quiet days in late June and early July will have the most bugs but you do not need head nets or the full "bug jackets" needed for most northern fishing expeditions. Commercial insect repellant usually does the trick.

If you're hiking, wear long sleeved shirts (light colored) and keep your pants tucked into your socks for the black flies. Small applications of repellant will get you through any of Scott's bugs.

The worst bugs will be on grayling flyouts. Black flies breed best along clean, fast flowing rivers. Lefty Falls isn't bad but the Dubawnt River can have heavy bugs. (Just remember, without bugs on the water you couldn't catch as many grayling on dry flies.)

Tackle / Gifts

There is a tackle store and gift shop at the Lodge. All the fishing tackle you will want or need is on site. MasterCard and Visa are accepted, however personal checks are preferred.