Canadian Walleye, Musky, Bass, Laketrout and Northern Pike Fishing at Clearwater Lodge near Emo, Ontario, Canada

One of our best assets is our prime location. We are located between the waters of Rainy Lake and Lake of the Woods. Why drive for hours and hours, we are less than 45 minutes from the border crossing at Fort Frances making it easy to find us.
Clearwater Lodge is located 50 miles Northwest of International Falls, Minnesota (on the edge of the wilderness). To get to Clearwater Lodge from International Falls, cross over the border into Fort Frances, Ontario and proceed west on highway 11/71 towards Kenora. After driving through Emo, make right turn at JD junction and Drive approximately 15 miles towards Kenora until you reach highway 615. Turn right and follow 615 for 13 miles until you come to Clearwater Lake and Sportsman's Landing where you may purchase your license and other supplies before your eight-mile trip up the lake to our cabins.

How to find us!

Distances to Clearwater Lodge

Airport Limo is available to the Clearwater Resort pick-up area.

Some helpful tips when coming to Clearwater Lodge

When entering Canada, you are allowed to bring with you all necessary food supplies, (within reason) plus 1 carton of cigarettes and 40 ounces of alcohol per adult duty free. Additional food supplies may be acquired at Fort Frances, Emo, or Sportsman Landing on Clearwater Lake where we will then take you by boat to our resort. Licenses and alcoholic beverages may also be purchased at the landing. 

Items not to be brought into Canada are handguns of any type. Also on the banned list are plants or any vegetables which can be transplanted. 

Items that you should bring are fishing tackle, flashlight, camera, raingear, insect repellent, personal gear, warm clothing in case of cool weather, and of course, your food supplies. If you have a fish locator, it would be a great help when fishing new waters.