Aikens Lake: A Pristine Wilderness Escape
Experience world-class fishing and luxurious wilderness escape at Aikens Lake, Manitoba, accessible only by float plane in Atikaki Provincial Park.
Aikens Lake, nestled within Manitoba's Atikaki Provincial Park, offers a remote and exclusive fly-in fishing experience. Renowned for its trophy walleye, northern pike, and lake trout, the lake provides a unique Canadian wilderness adventure with exceptional service and stunning natural beauty.
A brief summary to Aikens Lake
- Manitoba, CA
Local tips
- Pack for all types of weather, as conditions in the Manitoba wilderness can change rapidly.
- Bring insect repellent, especially during the summer months, to protect against mosquitoes and other biting insects.
- Consider booking well in advance, as Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge is a popular destination with limited capacity.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning scenery and, of course, your trophy catches!
- Respect the catch-and-release policy to help preserve the lake's incredible fishery for future generations.
Getting There
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Air Transportation
Aikens Lake is exclusively accessed by float plane. The most common approach is to fly from Winnipeg to Silver Falls, Manitoba, which is approximately a 90-minute drive from Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport. Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge provides an airport limousine service to Silver Falls. From Silver Falls, a 30-minute float plane ride will take you directly to Aikens Lake. The cost for the roundtrip flight is included in the lodge's all-inclusive packages.
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