FAQ's
OPERATING SEASON
June 1-October 1
Radio Silence:
October 1-30; May 1-15
Off Season:
October 31-May 1
Only 2 people operate DLL daily, Matt & Danica
There is a strict daily routine with a number of 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.
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.
TEXT: 780-870-5684
RADIO SILENCE
October 1-30; May 1-15
THIS PERIOD IS FOR PREPARATION, RELOCATION & FAMILY TIME
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.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
$250 per person deposit is required
ALL Deposits are Non-Refundable
E-Transfer to: DavinLakeLodge@Outlook.com
All credit card transactions and currency conversions are subject to an additional 5% fee.
*Do NOT send ANY additional or incremental payments.
Invoicing is completed and balance of Adventure due AFTER 2030h on final evening or on departure morning*
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
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
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 $30/bed. Each bed has a fresh sheet layer and a new pillow. with case
10. Download AVENZA maps. FREE offline GPS map to use in tandem with our laminated lake maps. Download the app. Go to the Avenza store and download the 'Wathaman' free map (includes Davin). We can help you with settings prior to setting off
11. Prepare for final payment:
Invoices are prepared after 2030h on final evening. Balance due on final evening or morning of departure.
E-transfer preferred (Canadian banks), ratty old cheque in your wallet...works for me!, cash: you are still subject to both provincial taxes, credit card: subject to additional 5% charge on total and processed by the square app. ***Some credit cards do not work at our location because we do not have a cellular signal and your bank's security interferes. If you know you will be using a credit card for final payment, please contact your bank ahead of time, be prepared to deal with your bank requesting confirmation of transaction, or have another form of payment ready to use.***
Venmo not supported in Canada; AMEX not supported by Square
Credit card and currency conversions are subject to additional 5% fee
Camp Highlights
6 cabin rentals
16' SSV Lund boats with 25 hp Yamaha motors
BBQ's and burners available for guest use; propane supplied
Showers Free, 3-piece, private rooms with locking doors Towels, shampoo, indiv. pkg soap provided
Ice on site ($)
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
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
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.
Groups to leave cabin/boat in acceptable condition to avoid additional charges or have further implications like not being able to rebook with us
ALL guests are expected to pay PST & GST regardless of form of payment
Verbal and or Physical Abuse of staff or other guests will not be tolerated.
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.