Angler Comments • Igloo Lake Lodge
August 19, 2020

I’ve done a lot of fishing for trout and salmon but coming here and fishing for these Big Brookies is crazy. I have never experienced anything like this before. The people here are so kind, knowledgeable and friendly. A lifetime experience to say the least. I will be back!

Jacob Oake Corner Brook, NL
August 12, 2020

I’ve been doing TV shows at Igloo Lake Lodge since the late 80’s and can attest that there are more and bigger brookies then in the past. I would recommend it to anyone as a World Class Fly-Fishing destination!

God Bless you,
Italo Labignan & Canadian SportFishing Show

Italo Labignan Ontario, Canada
August 12, 2020

Our trip started with a great flight from Goose Bay piloted by Jim Burton in the legendary Beaver Aircraft. It was a great start to an amazing 3 days of the best brook trout fishing in the world. Jim, as the previous owner has done an outstanding job as the steward of this wonderful and natural resource. Brookies ranging from 2-8 pounds are common as a result of the conservation measures during the past years. Well Done!
In addition the meals and accommodations are first class and the guides are exceptional. Igloo Lake is certainly worthy of a” World Class” destination. I wish the new owners all the best and a huge thank you for a wonderful and remarkable experience.

Jamie Schwartz

Jamie Schwartz Corner Brook, NL
August 12, 2020

My journey to Igloo Lake started about 8 years ago at a local fundraiser. At the time Jim Burton was the owner and relentless promoter of the large Brookies in Labrador. 8 years later I can attest Jim was right! We had a fantastic 3 days of fishing, lots of large Brook trout, my first Northern Pike and I will leave with many memories and new friends. The guides are fantastic (Mike Rocks!) and Roseann is the master behind all the great meals. To the new owners Craig and Steve, who I have known for many years, I am delighted to know the future of Igloo Lake is in good hands. The Tourism Industry in NL is in good hands with people like you. Good Luck, I will be back!!

Dwight Ball
Premier, NL

Dwight Ball Premier NL
August 11, 2020

Lovely few days here at the great Igloo Lake Lodge. We were here from August 7-11th. Fishing was fantastic. Very nice having my son Rob, my grandson Vincent and of course my son Jim here with us…he did all the arrangements. Thanks Jim! Great flight in the Beaver. Have to give my thanks to all the staff and especially the Chef, Roseann. Thank you Craig!

Former Owner
Vince Burton

Vince Burton St. John’s
August 11, 2020

So proud, grateful & feeling privileged to be part of a family passionate about adding life & success to others through many pursuits especially as it applies to Sports-fishing!! Thank you dad & my brother Jim for everything you do and for being who you are-“World Class Finest Best of The Best All Around” Fantastic trip I’ll never forget! With my 15-year-old awesome son Vincent-we maybe smashed records, 5 Monster brookies under an hour!

Thank you Roseann, Edwin, Alvin, Mike
Thank you Craig!
Dad and Jim-You are amazing!

Breakaline!
Rob Burton

Rob Burton St. John’s
July 30, 2020
Just enjoying the best week of Brook trout fishing ever! Dry fly fishing at Burtons Pond, streamer fishing on the main lake and casting mice patterns on the river….all was incredible. Best day was casting dry flies for 4-5 lb Brookies, fish rising all around us. Biggest fish was a 20 lb Salmon (male) at Owl Brook followed by a 7 lb Brook trout at Honey Hole (Igloo Lake). Our guide (Travis) was knowledgeable, funny and always there to help. Roseann’s cooking is second-to-none, she is not a cook but really a Chef! All the staff here are fabulous, funny and make you feel like part of the family. Cannot say enough about this place, fishery and people. Truly one of the best lodges we’ve ever visited in 20 years of making our TV show!

Thanks so much,

Colin McKeown
The New Fly Fisher

Colin Mckeown Ottawa, ON
July 26, 2020

My first trip to Igloo was one I’ll never forget. Our guide Travis was awesome! He puts a lot of hard work and patients into helping you catch the big brookies! Hi knowledge of the outdoors is amazing. Also a big thanks to Roseann for the incredible meals……I’ll mis that for sure! Until next time, Andrew Butler & Craig Piercey.

Andrew Butler St John’s, NL
July 26, 2020

First trip, I’ll make this short and sweet….like myself lol! We had a great trip, great staff, great guide, great food, great owners, great pilot, great lodge! All the best Randy & Ronnie Oake

Randy Oake Fogo, NL
July 23, 2020

This morning we sadly say good bye to Igloo and its gang. And although we will remember the “Huge Brookies” (and many, many growing to get there) it is the people who will be remembered the most.
Thank you to Rosie, Mike, Edwin, Alvin, Travis, Derek, Owners Steve and Craig-as well as Pilot Jim.
Be healthy and happy and we’ll look forward to seeing you again in June 2021!
Cheers
Wade Barry – Upper Cornwall, NS
Mike Heal – Bridgewater, NS

Wade Barry Upper Cornwall, NS