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Experience World-Class Fishing at Ballard's Black Island, Ontario's Premier Lake of the Woods Resort

Welcome to Ballard’s Black Island, a premier Lake of the Woods fishing resort in Ontario. Immerse yourself in the heart of North America’s top freshwater fishery. Our lodge, located on a secluded thirty-five-acre private island near Morson, Ontario, offers the perfect setting for your wilderness adventure.

During your stay, enjoy our modern waterfront cabins, exclusively available to resort guests. Indulge in delicious restaurant-quality meals and prepare for unforgettable guided fishing trips.

Accessible only by boat, our resort promises world-class fishing experiences on Ontario’s Lake of the Woods. Join our expert guides as you jig for Walleye, cast for Muskie, pursue giant Smallmouth Bass, and battle fierce Pike. Earn the bragging rights of a lifetime.

Our packages include lodging in modern waterfront cabins, expert-guided trophy multi-specie fishing, a deluxe meal plan, and all non-alcoholic beverages. We also provide rods, reels, bait, tackle, gas, ice, and fish processing for your convenience.

Ballard’s Black Island offers complimentary round-trip ground transportation from International Falls, MN, and Bemidji, MN, depending on group size and reservations. Both airports are served by Delta Airlines. Rates are based on double occupancy, and the fishing camp can accommodate up to 24 guests.

Don't wait any longer. Book your trip now, bring your essentials, and get ready to catch fish and create lifelong memories!

How to get there?

Available fish species

Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Walleye

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

FAQs

What are the trip rates for Ballard's Black Island?

Ballard's Black Island offers the following fishing trips to customers:

  • $350 per day per person - 3 Nights Lodging - 3 Days Fishing
  • $350 per day per person - 4 Nights Lodging - 4 Days Fishing
  • $350 per day per person - 5 Nights Lodging - 5 Days Fishing
  • $350 per day per person - 6 Nights Lodging - 6 Days Fishing
  • $350 per day per person - 7 Nights Lodging - 7 Days Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard with Ballard's Black Island?

When you book a trip with Ballard's Black Island, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

What's included in the trip price with Ballard's Black Island?

Trips booked with Ballard's Black Island include the following amenities:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch

What types of fishing does Ballard's Black Island offer?

Ballard's Black Island specializes in lake fishing.

What fishing techniques does Ballard's Black Island offer?

Ballard's Black Island offers a variety of fishing techniques, including:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Which fish species can I catch with Ballard's Black Island?


Top targeted fish species with Ballard's Black Island include:

  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye