Family Fishing Trips & Lodge Life at Cat Island Lodge

Cat Island Lodge has welcomed generations of families to Trout Lake for unforgettable fly-in fishing trips in Northwestern Ontario. This gallery highlights real moments from family fishing vacations at the lodge — from time spent on the water and shore lunches on Cat Island, to evenings on the dock, relaxing at the cabins, and arriving by floatplane to start the adventure.

These photos show the variety of experiences families enjoy during their stay, whether it’s fishing together, exploring the lake, sharing meals, or simply slowing down and enjoying time together in a remote wilderness setting. To learn more about what’s included in your stay, explore our All-Inclusive Fly-In Fishing Packages, see where guests unwind in our Cabins Gallery, or view the fishing experiences families return for year after year in our Fish Gallery.

Group of five men standing outdoors near trout lake on cat island, with trees in the background, all dressed in outdoor and casual clothing, smiling at the camera.
Group of people standing on a wooden dock in front of a seaplane on the water at trout lake, cat island lodge, smiling for the camera.
Three people standing on a wooden dock in front of a seaplane on trout lake, with water and a blue sky in the background. The group includes an older man, a younger man, and a boy wearing a blue hoodie, all smiling and dressed casually.
A young boy and an older man standing on a wooden dock by trout lake on cat island lodge, ontario, canada, smiling. The boy is wearing a blue hoodie, pajama pants with sports patterns, and a beanie.
Five people standing on a dock with a boat on trout lake and water in the background during daytime.
A couple stands on a wooden dock by a seaplane with a blue and white striped body, near trout lake surrounded by trees and buildings.
Group of five men in a rustic Cat Island Lodge, some holding plates of food, and one giving a thumbs-up. The interior features wooden tables and chairs, log walls, and mounted skis and antlers.
Two people standing on a wooden dock in front of a seaplane with trout lake and trees on cat island in the background.
Two males standing on a wooden dock next to a white floatplane on trout lake, cat island, ontario, ca, with red and gold stripes, partially on water, with cloudy sky overhead.
Five men standing on a wooden dock in front of a seaplane on trout lake with trees in the background. They are dressed in casual clothing, some wearing glasses and hats.
Three people stand on a dock beside a boat on trout lake, with trees and cloudy sky in the background. Two of them are on the boat, and one is on the dock holding a mug.
Two people on a boat on trout lake, with one standing and waving, and the other sitting. The boat has an outboard motor and various gear.
Four men standing behind a wooden bar inside Cat Island Lodge decorated with string lights and greenery. There is a chalkboard sign and menu on the wall.
Four people standing in Cat Island Lodge, smiling at the camera. The background features a counter, shelves with various items, and a sign that says 'Coffee Bar.' There's Christmas tree decor and clothing displayed on the wall.
Group of people fishing from a dock on trout lake with boats and water in the background.
Group of twelve men standing on a wooden dock in front of a seaplane on trout lake for fly-in fishing in Cat Lake, Ontario, with trees and a shoreline in the background. The men are dressed in casual outdoor clothing.
People playing a board game at Cat Island Lodge
Three men standing on a wet wooden dock on Trout Lake near a small seaplane at sunset, with water and a distant shoreline in the background.
Four men standing on a wet wooden dock on Trout Lake in front of a small seaplane during sunset, smiling and posing with arms around each other.
A person carrying a child on shoulders standing on a wooden dock on Trout Lake, Cat Island, Ontario, Canada by the water at sunset, with boats on either side.
Three boys shopping for clothes inside Cat Island Lodge, with a bookshelf filled with folded clothing in the background and a decorated Christmas tree to the left.
Two men standing in Cat Island Lodge, one holding a framed fishing trophy. The man on the left is smiling and wearing a black jacket and jeans, and the man on the right is smiling and wearing a tan jacket, black shirt, shorts, and hiking boots.
Four men standing on a wooden dock in front of a small airplane, with equipment and life jackets nearby, on a cloudy day over Trout lake in Ontario, Canada.
Two children sitting in a small motorboat on Trout lake at Cat Island Lodge with forested shoreline and cloudy sky in the background. The boat has a Yamaha outboard motor and is labeled 'LUND' and 'Outfitter.'
Group of nine people sitting around a wooden table in Cat Island Lodge with wood-paneled walls and Christmas decorations.
People standing and sitting on a wooden dock at Cat Island Lodge by Trout lake, with some associated with a boat, and a Canadian flag mounted on a post. The scene is bathed in warm sunlight, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Group of six men and one young boy standing on a dock in front of a seaplane on trout lake for fly-in fishing in Cat Island, Ontario, CA, smiling at the camera.
Group of ten people standing on a dock beside a seaplane with red and white stripes, on trout lake with cat island in the background.
Two children fishing on rocky shoreline in trout lake with trees and blue sky in the background.
A group of people sitting at a long wooden table inside Cat Island Lodge, celebrating with food and drinks, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.
Four men and a woman standing on a wooden dock by trout lake with a small airplane in the background.
Two men standing on a wooden dock beside a seaplane on trout lake at cat island lodge, smiling at the camera. One is wearing a red t-shirt and jeans, the other a gray t-shirt and black pants, holding a rope.
A group of people sitting at a long wooden dining table in Cat Island Lodge. The table is set with bowls of soup, glasses, and utensils. Family and friends are gathered together, smiling for the photo.
Two people sitting at a rustic wooden table inside Cat Island Lodge, with bowls of soup, a water pitcher, glasses, and utensils on the table, and a fan, window, and wood interior in the background.
Group of people sitting at a long wooden table inside Cat Island Lodge fly-in fishing lodge with rustic decor, including lantern lighting, snowshoes, and snowboarding images, enjoying a meal.
People gathered on the beach at Cat Island for fly-in fishing and relaxing at sunset, sitting in chairs around a fire pit, enjoying drinks and conversation.
Group of six people, including children and adults, standing on a wooden dock in front of a seaplane on Trout Lake in Ontario, smiling for the camera during daytime with clouded sky.
Group of seven people on Cat Island, including six men and one boy, smiling and standing on a sandy beach with trees and rocks in the background.
Group of eight men standing on a wooden dock in front of a seaplane, with trout lake water and foggy sky in background.
A woman standing on a wooden dock near a seaplane on trout lake, holding a black bag, with water and a cloudy sky in the background.
Four people sitting and lying on furniture in cat island lodge, with wooden walls and vintage snowshoes hanging on the wall, posing for a photo.
Two men sitting in a boat on a calm trout lake in ontario canada, surrounded by trees, with boats and a shoreline in the background.
A man and woman standing outdoors on rocky terrain on cat island with trees in the background. The man is wearing a green Junecau Alaska t-shirt, gray shorts, sunglasses, and a beige cap.
Three smiling men taking a selfie on a boat near a dock on trout lake ontario canada with water and trees in the background.
Group of ten people standing on a wooden dock by trout lake, with a boat and an airplane in the background under a cloudy sky.