FAQ's
​Operating Season: June -September/October
Off-Season: October 31-May 15
Radio Silence: October 1-30; May 1-15
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OPERATING SEASON
June-September/October
Only 2 people operate DLL daily, Matt & Danica
There is a strict daily routine and a number of daily chores.
There are a surprising number of details and situations that arise throughout the day that require our time and attention.
It is important we remain focused on the daily situation and on our guests.
It will take a day or two for email and text replies. Please be patient.
We do not typically take phone calls during the season.
Please send an email or a text, so all details are recorded and
can be referred back to.
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​​​OFF SEASON
October 31-May 15
Danica is the only contact available for inquires and bookings
My preference is for text or email so all details can be referred back to.
I DO take calls, and love to chat and visit, but if I don't answer leave me a voicemail so I can call back asap.
I work part-time as a nurse, I have children and various other
commitments during the off season.
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TEXT: 780-870-5684
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RADIO SILENCE
October 1-31; May 1-15
THIS PERIOD IS FOR PREPARATION, RELOCATION & FAMILY TIME​​​​
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HOW TO BOOK
DLL does not take years in advance reservations; only for the current or upcoming season.
Opens on November 15 yearly
Click on the Booking Request tab, fill in all fields and click submit
All booking requests are sorted and responded to in order received. First come first served.
​​​June is a very desirable month to fish with us. If requesting a June date, please include an alternate or second choice date in the message section.
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Wait for a reply within 7 days. Check your junk mail folders. I reply directly to the email provided so depending on your email preferences, the reply may be filtered into junkmail. Add davinlakelodge@outlook.com to your list of safe senders to prevent this from happening.
​Why does it take 7 days?? Captains need to check dates with other group members. Scheduling multiple groups for different dates along 6 cabins is time consuming and is organizationally intensive.
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Once group size, type of adventure & date of arrival is refined, the group captain will receive a per person quote for the trip which includes deposit instructions. A single deposit per group is preferred but if multiple deposits are being sent include the group captain's name with each transfer. Once all deposit transfers are processed, the group captain will receive the confirmation and the group is considered booked. ​​
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Once CONFIRMED: The Group Captain should be the only person contacting DLL for additional information or instruction. All information will flow through the Group Captain, both ways.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
$250 per person deposit is required (minimum industry standard)
ALL Deposits are Non-Refundable
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Ex: I booked for 5 people and paid $1250.00 deposit. The group ended up only being 4 people. The deposit for person #5 will be retained and not applied to the balance owning on departure.
Ex: I booked for 5 people and paid a $1250.00 deposit for the group. One person cancelled out but then I found a last minute replacement.
The total deposit will be applied to the balance owing on departure.
Deposits preferred by e-transfer or cheque in the mail.
E-Transfer to: DavinLakeLodge@Outlook.com
Mail to:
DLL
PO Box 294
Lloydminster, SK S9V 0Y2
Canada
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All credit card transactions and currency conversions are subject to an additional 4% fee.
Do not send any additional or incremental payments. They will be returned to sender.
Invoicing is completed the evening before departure @2030h
Balance of Adventure is due after 2030h on final night or the morning of departure.
Cancellation Policy
We are a small-scale, seasonal operation
Cancellations significantly impact our ability to operate successfully
Reservations are received months in advance, thus, short-notice cancellations
drastically limit our ability to re-book vacancies
Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE
If your booked trip is disrupted due to environmental factors or acts of god,
we will make every effort to rebook you later in the current season. ​
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment
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LOCATION
263 km NORTH of La Ronge, at km 74 on highway 905;
230 km of well-maintained gravel highway
Google Maps: search Davin Lake Airport, Davin Lake SK, or Davin Lake Lodge
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Sporadic cell service along highway 102 at:
Missinipe: KM 80~last chance fuel/services; good hotel and restaurant
Brabant: KM 170~NO SERVICES & no one kind enough to help with vehicle issues.
TXT DLL and we will do our best to help you arrive safe and sound.
Southend Junction: KM 193~NO cell service after the junction.
Southend is 30km of gravel east from the 905 junction. Minimal services and may have a full security blockade limiting entry to the village.
Week Before Arrival
1. Group Captains: double check arrival date on confirmation
2. Text/Email Danica to confirm group numbers; plan to text prior to leaving La Ronge as well
3. Weather: use Southend SK as the location
4. Road Conditions: Saskatchewan Highway Hotline to see up to date road conditions and any closures. Google maps not accurate! Saskatchewan Highway Hotline only
If there is any environmental situation threatening your Adventure North, DLL will contact you 7 days prior to arrival so we can figure it out together
5. Check spare tire situation: DLL recommends a full-sized, easily accessible spare tire AND a plug kit. nothing ruins a trip faster than a flat tire in the middle of nowhere.
6. Last fuel stop: La Ronge or Missinipe (km80) Most vehicles make it in/out on a single tank. Fill/pack small jerry can if concerned.
7. Check In time: 2-4 pm Double check confirmation for arrival day. Additional fees will apply if arriving to DLL before 12 noon unless prearranged and confirmed.
Check-Out Time: 9 AM It's a long drive out, get after it
8. Get your Saskatchewan fishing licence.
9. All booked guests are required to bring their own blanket or sleeping bag per person. If bedding is forgotten DLL will provide $30/bed. Each bed has a fresh sheet layer and a new pillow.​
10. Download AVENZA maps. FREE offline GPS map to use in tandem with our laminated lake maps. Download the app. Go to the Avenza store and download the 'Wathaman' free map (includes Davin). We can help you with settings prior to setting off
11. Prepare for final payment:
Invoices are prepared after 2030h on final evening. Balance due on final evening or morning of departure.
E-transfer preferred (Canadian banks), ratty old cheque in your wallet...works for me!, cash: you are still subject to both provincial taxes, credit card: subject to additional 4% charge on total and processed by the square app. ***Some credit cards do not work at our location because we do not have a cellular signal and your bank's security interferes. If you know you will be using a credit card for final payment, please contact your bank ahead of time, be prepared to deal with your bank requesting confirmation of transaction, or have another form of payment ready to use.***
Venmo not supported in Canada; AMEX not supported by Square
Credit card and currency conversions are subject to additional 4% fee
Camp Highlights
6 cabin rentals
16' SSV Lund boats with 25 hp Yamaha motors
BBQ's and burners available for guest use; propane supplied
Showers Free, 3-piece, private rooms with locking doors Towels, shampoo, indiv. pkg soap provided
Ice on site ($)
Frozen minnows and live nightcrawlers ($)
Multiple folding camp chairs free for guest use
Equipment and tackle rentals available ($), prearrange prior to arrival for availability. All guests expected to bring their own fishing equipment
Guests bring own sleeping bag or blanket~DLL can provide if forgotten ($30/bed)
Coffee free in lodge daily at 0630 for all guests-no coffee makers in cabins-pick up your cabin's free pot of coffee every morning at 0630
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WIFI by STARLINK: no cellular service at our location. No streaming. good for socials, emails & calls
Water: NON-POTABLE Population health does not have the staff to come take water samples at remote locations. WE triple-filter and chlorine inject all water to every tap and send samples for testing yearly.
Bottled water available for all guests or bring your own.
Tackle and Souvenir shop on site​​​
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Maintenance/Repairs to personal boats, trailers, vehicles and/or tires is available and subject to a shop rate of $100/hr
Arriving a day early will result in a per person fee PLUS a daily rate. Please double check your arrival date as DLL may not have availability if you arrive outside of your booked dates.
Be prepared to take ALL leftover food and supplies you brought in.
Group to leave cabin/boat in acceptable condition to avoid additional charges or have further implications like not being able to rebook with us
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ALL guests are expected to pay PST & GST regardless of form of payment
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Verbal and or Physical Abuse of staff or other guests will not be tolerated.
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Liability waiver to be signed by all adult guests on arrival. If refusing to sign, you will not be permitted to operate lodge boats, launch your boat onto our lakes or fish through DLL.
CABINS: 6 tidy rentals
Each cabin has 4-5 beds, 2-piece bath w/flushing toilet and sink, kitchenette with cold running water, refrigerator with freezer, 2-burner stove top (no oven), table, 4-5 chairs.
Kitchenettes stocked with basic cooking supplies (pots, pans, kettle, utensils, plates, cups, bowls, cutting board, toaster, bbq flipper). If any kitchen supply is required but not in cabin, it will be lent out from the main lodge kitchen. Multiple BBQ's and burners on site for guest use, propane supplied.
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Every cabin sleeps 4-5 people comfortably and it is expected that if there are 5 people in a group, you will share ONE cabin. You can request an additional cabin for a group of 5 for an additional charge. If there are 6 people in a group, you will automatically be designated 2 cabins, no additional charges. If your group downsizes during the stay, the group is expected to consolidate into one cabin.
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**Guests are required to bring their own blanket/sleeping bag. Pillows with laundered cases are new yearly and each mattress has a fresh sheet layer to protect guests and our mattresses. If a bedroll has been forgotten, we will provide a clean, fresh blanket ($30/bed)
BOATS & MOTORS:
16' SSV Lund with 25hp Yamaha motors
Equipped with a depth finder, anchor, basic landing net, rod holder for operator, fish tub, paddles, emergency kit, adult PFD's full 25L fuel tank with 5L reserve.
Boats leave the dock at 0800h; due back by 1800h
*Guests can fish alternate times but must be pre-arranged with Matt prior to morning dock departure
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Guests may bring their own boat. DLL will make every effort to accommodate personal boats on our dock. Power to dock for charging electronics on personal boats is available.
ALL boat operators are required to complete a brief operating inservice as well a demonstrate proper operational technique, prior to initial departure. Each group is financially responsible for all equipment damaged for the duration of the rental.
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FLYING IN TO CKW6
The 1800' runway is 150' wide with a smooth sand/grass landing base. It runs 210 degrees magnetic at an altitude of 1200 feet above sea level and is located at: 56' 53' N, 103' 35' W
We have many private 172-185 Cessnas land with us. We have hosted a Bonanza, a Twin Baron, many bush pilots, helicopter crews, & private pilots. If you would like a reference or a professional opinion on our runway, please reach out and I will be happy to forward you an experience pilot to contact.
*We carry a supply of AVGAS & JetA...please arrange prior to Adventure.
**We do not have a regularly scheduled flight in to Davin Lake Lodge and only provide guidance with charter arrangements. Most guests find charter flights cost prohibitive.
DLL receives a yearly quote from Rise Air for round-trip charter from La Ronge. Please request and I would be happy to share the details of the quoted cost with the group.
MONTHLY WEATHER AND FISHING CONDITIONS:
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Our ice is typically off by May 25 (opening day in the North Zone) but that can vary by a week each way. Check current local weather on any weather app by selecting
Southend, SK (Division 18, Unorganized).
JUNE: Cool ,spring weather with rainy periods. Rain gear, boots and extra layers are a must! Lake trout are shallow and can readily be caught along with Northern Pike and Walleye. A s the weather warms the lake, the trout will head for deeper water approx the third week of June, making trophy pike, eater pike and walleye more active.
JULY: Warm weather with less frequent spring rains. The water temp is appropriate for swimming in the shallows around our dock area. Pike and Walleye are most active until the third week of July when our hottest weather warms water temps and slows things down. You can still catch plenty of Northern Pike and Walleye but you may need to travel a bit and change lures and fishing depths to be most successful. Trout are stacked in 40-80' deep water and can be jigged or down rigged from the depths using TC Moto baits, Buzz Bombs, Laker Lures or other weighted lures.
AUGUST: Hot and dry weather until late in the month when the weather makes the fall change. The water is cooling down and may be too cold to swim. The Northern Pike liven up with the cooler water and walleye schools can be seen but may be fussy catching unless bottom bouncing, may need to travel for good Walleye. Trout remain in 60-80' until the end of the month.
SEPTEMBER: Cool mornings and evenings but the sun is warm during the day. Good eater Northern Pike and Trophy Northern Pike fishing. Walleye are migrating and trout shallow to 20-40' during the first two weeks of the month. Middle of September is cool with daytime temps typically less than 10 degrees Celsius and overnight temps below zero. Pack layers of clothing. Trout spawn between September 15-30 or when water temperature conditions are ideal approx 52 degrees
WILDLIFE:
There are frequently bears and wolves in the vicinity of camp. We are very diligent with our garbage and remove it from camp nightly. Bears are inquisitive and destructive, please store all food coolers, snacks and pop in your cabin nightly.
Other wildlife that may be seen are: fox, moose, caribou, otter, wolverine, weasel, beaver, bat, geese, crane, loons and other waterfowl, eagle, ptarmigan, fisher, and pine martin.
DOGS:
You are more than welcome to bring your own dog with prior approval but your pet should be under your control and in your care for the duration. Dogs should not be left in cabins while out fishing. and you are responsible for cleaning up your pet's shit.
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Our dogs, Timber and BARK!! are in camp for the entire season. Timber and BARK!! are very social and friendly but Timber is a known BBQ flipper thief and has taught BARK!! her methods. We put them in our porch during mealtimes to prevent this.
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Timber and BARK!! are on-site as bear deterrents. DO NOT feed our dogs any table food, they are terrible mooches. Scratches, belly rubs and a game of fetch is appreciated!
Fishing Limits:​
Davin Lake & Wathaman Lake fall under general Saskatchewan limits and are
total possession; not a daily limit.
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5-Northern Pike <29"
4-Walleye <21.5"
3-Trout <25"
*generous slot sizes*
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All trophy fish are catch and release, which is a long-standing Davin Lodge tradition.
Davin Lake Lodge reserves the right to REDUCE any take-home limit for any/all species caught for any group/guest. This is in effort to help conserve and protect the fish population of the 2 expansive lakes.
Saskatchewan Fishing License INFO & ACCESS​​
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN ​
HUNTING, ANGLING AND TRAPPING LICENSE
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2 part process if you have never fished in Saskatchewan before
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1). Sign up for a HAL #: free, one - time online registration, which enables you to purchase an angling license (create account)
2). Once you have your HAL# you can purchase an angling license online. (sign into your account)
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Click the button below to create your HAL# and/or purchase a fishing license.