Crawford's Camp

Crawford's Camp sits on Whitefish Bay of Lake of the Woods near Sioux Narrows, Ontario, a two-hour drive north of the U.S. border. The family-owned resort, established in 1978 and now operated by Matt and Karly Rydberg and their sons, runs year-round with modern summer and year-round cabins, each with full kitchens and heating. Spring walleye and lake trout fishing begins at ice-out in late April; summer brings smallmouth bass (3–4 lb average) and musky (54" minimum) into the shallows;…

Crawford's Camp offers a year-round fishing experience on Lake of the Woods, with distinct opportunities throughout the seasons. Spring, starting around "ice out" in late April, is prime time for shallow water Lake Trout, perfect for casting and trolling. As the bays warm in May, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Crappie move into the shallows, with Smallmouth often hitting the 3-4lb mark. The official "opening of fishing season" is the third Saturday in May, marking the start of Walleye season, which continues through the summer as they migrate, with the camp's knowledge guiding anglers to them. Muskie season kicks off on the third Saturday in June, just after their spawning, offering opportunities for light tackle action on shallow fish, with a 54" minimum size limit in place. Ice fishing is a major draw in winter, with excellent Lake Trout opportunities close to camp, utilizing the lake's many points, drop-offs, and island chains. The camp also caters to snowmobilers during winter, with access to groomed trails and open lake runs.