Meals & Shore Lunches at Cat Island Lodge

At Cat Island Lodge, every fishing plan includes hearty American Plan meals for breakfast and dinner, served with warm hospitality and plenty of variety. Start your mornings with a satisfying breakfast before heading out on the water, and end the day with a delicious dinner complete with home-style entrees, sides, and desserts that feel like a treat after a full day of adventure. For guests fishing with a guide, the experience also includes our famous shore lunches—fresh fish cooked right on the lakeshore, a tradition that makes your trip unforgettable. If you’d like to see the kinds of fish you’ll be cooking up over the fire, check out our Fish Gallery.

Thinking about planning your trip? Visit our Fishing Packages to explore what’s included or go straight to Plan Your Trip to get started.

A woman sitting on a rock on Cat Island, wearing a hoodie and camouflage cap, with two cans of beverages beside her. Behind her, a man is standing on a wooden ramp, holding a piece of fish over a wooden platform, with trees and greenery
Four men cooking food on a portable stove near trout lake with two boats docked nearby. Two men are on the rocks preparing food, and two are standing, one holding a tool. In the background, two people are fishing from the boats.
A group of people gathered outdoors in a wooded area on cat island, ca, some are eating and others are using tablets or devices, with a picnic table and trees in the background.
Frying pan filled with sizzling chunks of meat, green and yellow bell peppers, and onions cooking on a stovetop.
Five men standing arm in arm near trout lake, surrounded by trees, wearing casual outdoor clothing and hats.
Group of five men in Cat Island Lodge room with wooden furniture, some holding plates of food, smiling at the camera.
A man wearing glasses, a blue cap, a blue t-shirt, and black pants is cooking chicken patties in a black frying pan on a portable gas stove outdoors under a wooden shelter with string lights. He is smiling and holding a spatula.
A slice of Cat Island Lodge dessert- banana cream pie topped with pineapple chunks and drizzled with chocolate sauce on a white plate with whipped cream, on a wooden table.
Cat island lodge meal- Scrambled vegetables, including broccoli and onions, in a black skillet on a stove.
Four men in casual clothing and hats standing around a wooden table with a cooked dish in a pan and a bowl of rice, in an indoor rustic setting with wooden beams and a ceiling.
A man with a red beard and wearing a blue T-shirt is serving food from a large metal tray containing fish fillets topped with lemon slices and dollops of white sauce or garnish. He is holding a fork and a spatula. The scene is inside a rustic log cab
Cat island lodge meal- A white oval plate with eggs Benedict topped with yellow hollandaise sauce, crispy bacon, served alongside diced, fried potatoes.
A wooden table with a centerpiece of green leaves and red berries in a glass container, surrounded by salt and pepper shakers with small chalkboard signs labeled 'Mr. Tom', 'Mr. Gord', and 'Mr. Jerry', near a window overlooking a lake with a dock and
Cat island lodge meal- a Plate with roasted potatoes, green peas, gravy-covered meat, a slice of bread with cheese, and a small red chili pepper.
Cat island lodge- a Dessert plate with a chocolate swirled ice cream, whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and a small pastry with powdered sugar.
cat island lodge meal- Plate with a strawberry-topped cannoli, drizzled with chocolate sauce and sprinkled with shredded coconut, on a white plate.
Stir-fried vegetables and meat in a black cast iron skillet outdoors on a wooden table.
A black plate with cooked rice topped with mixed cooked vegetables and pieces of glazed meat, set on a weathered wooden surface outdoors.
Two men sitting outdoors at a campsite eating food, with camping supplies and trees in the background.
A rustic wooden dining table set with placemats, utensils, and glasses in a log cabin style dining room with additional wooden chairs and sleds hanging on the log wall.
Fruit tart with strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate sprinkles on a white plate.
A rustic wooden dining table set for six, with placemats, glasses, and silverware, decorated with a centerpiece of green leaves and red berries, in a log cabin style restaurant.
Mixed salad with spinach, strawberries, red onions, pecans, and cheese, served with a small cup of salad dressing
Slices of garlic bread with packets of spreadable butter on a black tray.
Baked meatloaf with roasted potatoes and green beans on a white plate
A group of seven friends sitting at a wooden table inside Cat Island Lodge, celebrating with food and drinks, with Christmas decorations, snowshoes on the wall, and a small Christmas tree in the background.
Chocolate roll cake topped with strawberries, whipped cream, and drizzled with chocolate sauce on a glass plate.
The image shows a rustic wooden dining table set for four people in a log cabin-style room. The table has place mats with maps, napkins with silverware, and glasses. There are two yellow juice pitchers, a centerpiece with pine branches and red berrie
A wooden table with a drink, casting a shadow, by a dock on trout lake, under a partly cloudy sky with the sun visible.
A cat island lodge meal- a Plate of cooked chicken with lemon slices, rice, and cooked green beans.
A cat island lodge dessert- Cream horn pastry dusted with powdered sugar on white plate
A cat island lodge dessert plate- A layered chocolate cake with white frosting and chocolate shavings on top.
A cat island lodge dessert prepared by the lodge- Small white dishes with peach cobbler topped with whipped cream on a black tray, with more peach cobbler in a baking dish in the background on a metal table.
A group of people seated around a wooden table at cat island lodge, with plates of unfinished dessert, drinks, and menus, celebrating an occasion.
A plate of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a metal tray.
Bowls of fresh salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow bell peppers, lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese prepared by and served at cat island lodge.
A slice of cherry pie with whipped cream on a white plate on a wooden table at cat island lodge.
A large family gathering at Cat Island Lodge, with people sitting at a wooden table enjoying a meal, and two older adults standing and smiling in the background.
Two people, a woman with long gray hair and glasses and a man with short dark hair, sitting at Cat Island Lodge. The table has bowls, glasses, a water pitcher, napkins, and utensils. The background features a window, a fan, and rustic wooden decor.
Family and friends gathered around a large wooden table at Cat Island Lodge, smiling for the camera with meals and drinks in front of them.
A group of people dining at Cat Island Lodge with rustic wooden walls and ceiling. They are seated around a wooden table with food and drinks, while a waiter serves them.
Chocolate frosted cake topped with strawberries, chocolate bars, and chocolate syrup drizzles served at Cat Island Lodge.