Many people ask us:

"Why do I need a guide, I already know how to fish?"

Although our guest know how to fish, they don't always know where the fish are now. Our guides live on the lake all summer. They're on it daily and know where the fish are and what they're hitting on. They take you right to those spots so you don't wast valuable time searching for the fish. You'll spend your much anticipated vacation time catching them when they put right on them. Not to mention that you can spend your time relaxing while they totally take care of you - from running the boat to cooking you a great Canadian shorelunch. Even though only about 50% of our guests take a guide, 80% of our trophy fish are caught by guests fishing with guides. We leave the choice of a guided or unguided trip totally up to you. Whichever way you choose, we are sure that you will totally enjoy your time at Cat Island.

At Cat Island Lodge guide service is available for all our guests. Their guiding and outdoor skills are top notch, their courtesy and friendliness is unsurpassed while fishing Canada and their knowledge of fishing Canadian lakes will compliment your trip. When cooking your shore lunch, you'll praise their talent for weeks to come.

We provide two plans for your choice in guide service:

• Full American Plan - guide service is included.

• Modified American Plan - guide service is not included.

Some important facts about our guides and our guide service.

• They come highly complimented as being very friendly and polite.
• They are well trained and good fishermen themselves.
• They are professional & skilled in handling a boat and motor, even in the worst of conditions.
• The guides know Tout Lake very well and know where the fish are being caught, what the favorite baits are, what kind of structure to fish, & how deep to fish.
• They prepare a delicious shore lunch that our guests look forward to each day, and is often referred to as the highlight of the trip. Your freshly caught fish are filleted and then placed in a special fish batter and cooked over a crackling wood fire. Then served with all the trimmings of fried potatoes & onions, plenty of pork and beans, at times - onion rings, bread and butter.
• Each evening they fillet, package, and freeze your days catch.
• Their knowledge of Trout Lake and it's structure is important. In Canadian lakes, rocks and reefs appear out of nowhere. The biggest fear for most fisherman is that of hitting a reef with his boat and motor, while utilizing their services you can kick back and relax. .
• In an emergency situation they know how to respond.
• Each day they clean and prepare your boat with all the necessary items for your day of fishing.