A century ago men and women came to this area to lay claim to the wealth of gold mines and to explore the wide open ranges of the wild west and the richness of its majestic mountains, crystalline rivers, lakes and streams. Today, even though the gold is just panned for fun in the old ghost towns nearby, much of the appeal of the country surrounding Crane Meadow Lodge remains the same. An unspoiled, pristine wilderness, abundant with impressive wildlife, and an extensive variety of unsurpassed trout-laden fishing waters continue to draw men and women from near and far.

An exclusive and private retreat, Crane Meadow Lodge invites you to step off the beaten path and indulge yourself in one of our unique angling adventures. We offer seclusion and solitude you won't find at a large resort area, attractive surroundings, friendly, superior service and an ample variety of recreation options. We welcome you to Crane Meadow Lodge. Let us help custom design your well-deserved vacation... we think it will be one of the most memorable vacations you'll ever have.

When the first explorers arrived in Northern Canada, they discovered an area unlike any other place in the world. Astounded by the abundance of water and wildlife, this area soon became known for its rich fishing and hunting. Centuries later, Camp Grayling continues to maintain the untouched and serene environment that makes Northern Saskatchewan an outdoor paradise.

As one of the longest running fishing camps in Northern Canada, Camp Grayling invites you to come and experience what Northern Saskatchewan has to offer. Located on Black Lake and just a short distance from the outflowing Fond du Lac River, Camp Grayling is recognized as a world class fishing spot for trophy Northern Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout and Arctic Grayling.

Pike, the best fishing action Camp Grayling has to offer. Our location provides exceptional pike fishing. Sandy lakes with numerous weed beds grow trophy northern pike to unbeatable sizes. Pike up to 54" in length (35 lbs) have been caught and released. We catch over 100 pike a year above 42". Other lodges cannot beat our pike population.

Walleye, can be found in most lakes in our area. Camp Grayling is on the northern limit for Walleye. The lakes further north are deeper and colder, and provide lake trout instead of walleye fishing. At Camp Grayling we are fortunate to have all four species on the same lake.

Arctic Grayling, are only a short walk from camp at the outflowing Fond du Lac River. These acrobatic fish are fun to catch.

Lake Trout, offer great fishing action. These fish can grow up to 50 lbs in size. The lake trout fishing is very good in June and September while they go deeper in the months of July and August.

We invite you to come and discover the phenomenal fishing, serene landscapes and superb hospitality that we have to offer. Join us at Camp Grayling for the experience of a lifetime!

Located on the shore of the lake very close to where it empties into the Yelcho river, the Lodge is only 45 minutes from the airport at Chaitén.

This magic place was built by Gonzalo Cortés, an experienced fisherman and author of the book "Fly Fishing in Chilean Patagonia".

He is also the owner of the renowned Fly Shop located in Santiago, Chile. After a long search, Gonzalo decided that Lake Yelcho, including its rivers Futaleufú and Yelcho, was the most appropriate place for a fishing lodge.

Thus in 1997 he began to bring out his first groups of visitors, both from Chile and other countries, to fish in this unique part of Chile. Later on he decided to build his own lodge, which is how Chucao Lodge came into being.

Fishing, this is the most important part. Lake Yelcho is widely known as one of the great fishing destinations in Patagonia, Chile. The lake is famous for the spectacular rises of large trout to dragon flies that swarm the edges of the lake each summer. Some of the largest trout caught each year in Patagonia come from this area. Each day when you are fishing the lake, you will visit a new location. Most of the fishing on the lake is from outboard-powered, exceptionally stable aluminum boats that quickly take you to the prime fishing spots. Your experienced guide takes the oars to quietly position you to make the perfect cast of your fly to the giant trout that can await you there.

Since our lodge is located so close to the mouth of the Yelcho River, we use our own McKenzie style drift boats for floating. On the river, you will generally fish with dry flies for big browns and rainbows from mid-December through mid-March. Early and late in the season (or when the dry-fly action slows down) fishing streamers is a good choice. There are numerous wonderful pools on the river where you can cast tiny dries and nymphs to sighted fish. If you choose, when water conditions permit, there are numerous places to stop and wade.

Drifting the river can take the whole day, with a stop for lunch. Your guide becomes your personal chef and presents you with a delicious shore lunch. Our clients always enjoy the beautiful scenery of the glaciers on the mountains surrounding the river. Be prepared for an abundant selection of birds and other wildlife sights to experience.

We also regularly fish other rivers including the Futaleufu, the Green, the Maldito and even a small wading stream close by the lodge that has produced very well during certain times. Many of our guests have hooked and landed their largest trout on several of the smaller lakes that are in close driving distance of our lodge.

Most fishing on the rivers and lake is for browns and rainbows, and the surprise of having a really big trout hit your dry fly - and the battle that follows - is unforgettable.