Fishing Traveler

Winefred Lake is a large lake in north-eastern Alberta, Canada. It is located in a remote area between Cold Lake and Fort McMurray.  The lake has approximately 31,000 surface acres.  The Winefred Lake Indian Reserve is located on the most northerly shoreline. The lake’s main inflows are the Grist and Sand rivers and the main outflow is the Winefred River, which flows into the Christina River and then to the Athabasca River.  The closest town Conklin is almost 45 miles away.  So if you want to get away, this is the place. 

Winefred Lake Fish Species

• Walleye
• Northern Pike
• Whitefish

Winefred Lake Fishing Reports

Not much to report here but I did find a post at IceShanty.com Forum by BushBunny.

If you want to hit Winefred, it is pretty much hit & miss for walleye, but pike is usually decent.  White cliff, sunken reef on the west side, Julian’s point, Banana Island are all pretty good bets…

Wayne has several pictures on his home page from a fishing trip to Winefred Lake Lodge in August, 2000.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like their fishing results were too impressive.

In August of 2000, a group of the guys went fishin’!  We drove up to Athabasca, Alberta on a Thursday night to camp. Then headed out Friday morning to Winefred Lake Lodge. It was an interesting trip, not too many fish caught, but we played a lot of cards, and the hot tub was great!

Neil Waugh from Edmonton Sun had a fun trip at Winefred Lake Lodge.

Winefred Lake Fishing Trip Lodging

Grist Haven Lodge - From Grist Lake, a short trip with a four wheel drive vehicle and a scenic boat ride brings you to our tent camp located on Winefred Lake. Here, there is a central cookhouse with propane stove, electricity, dishes, cutlery, and pots and pans. Sleeping accommodations are in wood frame tents complete with foam mattresses, lanterns, and wood burning stoves. Guests bring their own food, sleeping bags, and towels. There are fish cleaning facilities on both Grist and Winefred Lake.

Winefred Lake Outfitters Ltd - Lodging and guide service for Winefred Lake

Winefred Lake Lodge - Paul and Jerelyn Mathias and the staff of Winefred Lake Lodge, offer their guests the best outdoor recreation experience in Northeastern Alberta. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast with a passion for world-class fishing and hunting, or if you’re just looking for some time away from your hectic lifestyle, Winefred Lake Lodge is an ideal location to relax and enjoy an Alberta wilderness experience.

The post by BushBunny also has his opinion on Winefred Lodge.

If you have never been to Winefred Lake Lodge, check it out on the internet.  Quite a place, with superior hospitality.

I also found a guest review of the Lodge at Stay Canada.  They liked the fishing but had a few issues with the service.  Doesn’t seem like anything major to me, but I only report what I find on the web and then let you be the judge.

Winefred Lake Maps

Omni Resources has a 1:250,000 topographical map.  Map Town also has a Winefred Lake map.

That’s about all I could find on this Alberta fishing trip destination. This information has been provided to help you plan a Winefred Lake fishing trip.  I have made my best effort to be as accurate as possible about the information provided but cannot guarantee its accuracy.  If you have anything to add for a fishing trip to Winefred Lake, please feel free to comment.  Also if you have taken a fishing trip to Winefred Lake and would like to write a report, let me know.