Hatchet lake lodge is proud to be locally owned and operated
Celebrating 60 years in business, Hatchet Lake Lodge is a well established, freshwater trophy fishing destination located in northern Saskatchewan, Canada.
With 5000 miles of pristine open waters, teeming with trophy northern pike, trophy lake trout, trophy Canadian walleye and arctic grayling, Hatchet Lake Lodge will give you the fishing adventure of a lifetime, every time!
“The country-club of fishing,” is how guests describe our operation. Hatchet Lake lodge strives on providing each guest with an experience of a lifetime! Landing on our own private airstrip when you arrive and boating only 5 minutes to our three story lodge located on a private island. Everyday your experienced native guide will take you to their hot spots to land your trophies.
When you return off the lake, you will perhaps join us in our lounge for cocktails, delicious appetizers and great company!
To end each day, our chefs prepare a home-cooked, hearty meal for our guests. Just like grandma used to make!
With 5000 miles of pristine open waters, teeming with trophy northern pike, trophy lake trout, trophy Canadian walleye and arctic grayling, Hatchet Lake Lodge will give you the fishing adventure of a lifetime, every time!
“The country-club of fishing,” is how guests describe our operation. Hatchet Lake lodge strives on providing each guest with an experience of a lifetime! Landing on our own private airstrip when you arrive and boating only 5 minutes to our three story lodge located on a private island. Everyday your experienced native guide will take you to their hot spots to land your trophies.
When you return off the lake, you will perhaps join us in our lounge for cocktails, delicious appetizers and great company!
To end each day, our chefs prepare a home-cooked, hearty meal for our guests. Just like grandma used to make!
The Hatchet Lake Difference
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Hatchet Lake Lodge is rich with traditions that set it apart and make your time with us more memorable.
Over the years, a close relationship has developed with our native guides, who enrich us by sharing their heritage and skills.
Private airstrip: Very few northern lodges offer the luxury of an airstrip like ours, which allows private pilots to fly in for a Hatchet Lake experience.
Over the years, a close relationship has developed with our native guides, who enrich us by sharing their heritage and skills.
Private airstrip: Very few northern lodges offer the luxury of an airstrip like ours, which allows private pilots to fly in for a Hatchet Lake experience.
Harvey receives the 2022 tourism builder award from hosipitality saskatchewan
The Tourism Builder award goes to an individual who has made tourism an important part of their life's work, and their actions have had a positive impact on the industry they serve. Tourism Builders have helped to shape our sector as a vibrant contributor to the economy and position Saskatchewan as a welcoming destination.
From Tourism Saskatchewan: "As owner and operator of Hatchet Lake Lodge, Harvey Kroll has years of experience working in Saskatchewan's tourism industry. The premium camp, most often visited by Americans, has a reputation of providing exceptional service from the moment guests step off the plane. This is largely due to Harvey's hard work and dedication to giving visitors a memorable experience. As Chair of the Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters (SCPO), Harvey's contributions have led to many successful outcomes for the outfitting sector in the province. He has been informally recognized by his peers as a tourism builder for years, which is one of the many reasons he is so deserving of this award. |
"From the time you arrive till you depart and every minute in between the Hatchet staff is focusing on you having a top notch trip."
- John Dosen
HLL's Legendary staff
We at Hatchet Lake Lodge offer nearly a 2:1 staff to guest ratio. From waking up to a warm fire and a pot of hot coffee to perfectly maintained engines and equipment and don't forget about the delicious home cooked meals, our staff is always providing 5-star service to make your stay with us memorable.
At HLL we pride ourselves on our service and it shows. Which is why we are incredibly grateful to the countless number of staff members over the years who have continued to go above and beyond for our guests! |
Harvey KrollHarvey is the owner/operator of Hatchet Lake Lodge and will be celebrating his 33rd year with the lodge in the 2024 season.
As General Manager, Harvey works on site at the lodge each summer to ensure your stay with us is exceeds all of your expectations. With 30+ years experience in the Canadian bush, Harvey brings his northern experience and expertise to our operation, both at the lodge and at our Canadian office in Saskatoon, SK during the winter months. From the time you step off of the 1900 aircraft to your departure wave goodbye, Harvey is making certain your stay at Hatchet Lake Lodge is unforgettable. For more information regarding HLL give Harvey a call. Harvey's direct phone number - (306) 227-3026. |
Clay BusbyClay will be celebrating his 12th year with the lodge in 2024. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Accounting and has a passion for fishing and everything outdoors. At the lodge, Clay is your go-to guy for anything that you may need. He ensures everything is in order so you can enjoy your days fishing on the lake. For the last 7, Clay spends the off-season working for Hatchet as well as his family's sign company located in Saskatoon. For more information regarding HLL give Clay a call. Clay's direct phone number - (306) 371-9490
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HLL's Expert guides
Every guide at Hatchet Lake Lodge brings talent, knowledge and love of the sport that makes all the difference in your fishing experience. Our guests frequently comment of the excellence of our guides and look forward to fishing year after year with guides who have become friends.
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History
It all began when a young man by the name of George Fleming emigrated from Scotland to work for the Hudson’s Bay Company. George had a dream of building a world class operation. He certainly succeeded and brought Saskatchewan Canada with it along the way.
Sadly in 2011, George Fleming, “The Man from Hatchet” had passed and the company was left in the hands of Harvey Kroll, A long time friend and colleague of George. Harvey and George worked side by side managing and operating Hatchet Lake Lodge for over 20 years together. |
"People come here to experience the fishing. But it’s also a very peaceful, beautiful place where they can get closer to nature.. closer to God, maybe… and closer to themselves, to think why they’re here. And where they’re going.”