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What To Bring

Reindeer Lake weather can range greatly throughout the course of the season or even the course of a day! Because of this, bringing a range of clothing is important. Here is a general list of items to bring:

  • Jacket – an insulated jacket (spring or fall style)
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Hats – for both sun and for warmth
  • Gloves – for both fishing and warmth
  • Consider pants with zip off legs as days often start cool and can be warm in the afternoon
  • Long underwear – for both early and late season visits
  • Wool socks and cotton socks as well (bring a couple more pairs than you think you’ll need)
  • Flip flops for warm days
  • Boots (insulated rubber) or hiker style that can repel water
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Toiletries such as lip balm, sunscreen, lotion, bug spray, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
  • Camera and/or GoPro and chargers/batteries
  • If wearing prescription glasses, it’s always wise to bring a second pair

Fishing Gear – We do stock some gear for those that want to purchase or rent so please give notice if reels/rods are required. Our tackle shop offers an assortment of hooks, line, leaders, and other miscellaneous gear for purchase. Please do not hesitate to inquire regarding our specific opinions before your departure! Gear that our guests typically bring:

  • One or two reels. If one reel, then ideally it would have two spools – one for 6-8lb test and one for 15-20lb or more.
  • One or two rods. One light weight, one medium/heavy. If bringing one and it gets broken by a monster, we will have spares available for rental or purchase. We suggest to check your rod tips and guides prior to departure.
  • Pliers for debarbing hooks (CR1 waters require hooks to be debarbed)
  • Assortment of hooks. Spoons (small to as large as you can find), jigs, crank-baits, rubber baits, topwater, muskie killers, flatfish, mepps spinners, buzz bombs, etc. Popular spoons include the Len Thompson Five of Diamonds and the Red & White.
  • Rule of thumb: BIG HOOKS CATCH BIG FISH
  • Wire leaders – assortment – 12″, 18″, 24″
  • For fly fishing Grayling a 4wt is perfect. For those that want a major battle with Pike, a 6wt would add to your bragging rights but 8-10wt are much more common. Both floating and sinking lines. Toothy critter leaders for the Pike.
  • Big furry/fluffy/hairy flies for Pike. Minnow and leech patterns are excellent.
  • Grayling patterns are dependent on the time of season.