Boundarywaters

After two long days of hard travel ending with the Mink River, I entered Gods Lake. Gods Lake is the last lake of my trip. Once I leave Gods Lake I’ll be on river for the last 240 miles to Hudson Bay. Gods Lake is a phenomenal place. Nearly 50 miles in length and half again as wide, it encompasses a huge territory. The original name of the lake in the local Cree language meant “Devils Lake”. It was so named by the native Indians because its frequent storms and rough waters claimed many lives. When the Jesuit missionaries arrived and discovered the lakes namesake, they abruptly “converted” the lake to Christianity and renamed it ‘Gods” lake.

My destination for the next few days is “Healey’s Gods Lake Narrows Lodge”. I had called Sam Healey before the trip concerning fishing possibilities on the lake. He provided some good information and offered to take me fishing once I got here. I think he figured if I made this far, he would treat me to a days fishing. Healey’s Lodge is the premier resort in greater Manitoba and offers some of the best fishing opportunities in North America. Be sure to read my upcoming fishing report from “Healey’s Gods Lake Narrows Lodge”. If you want the fishing experience of a lifetime, this is the place. Sam has a great website at www.godslake.com