Sawbill River Lodge, on beautiful Reindeer Lake, Manitoba, has been in operation for just one season (summer 2004). Although we are a new lodge, we believe we are on our way to becoming one of the finest fishing and hunting destinations in the world. Reindeer Lake has proven to be one of the most pristine, fish infested waters in North America, and now Sawbill River Lodge is offering you the opportunity of a lifetime to visit and explore this fisherman's heaven on earth.View Map

The Owners

Sawbill River Lodge was started in 2004 by Art and Karl Merasty. Art, who grew up in Brochet, Manitoba, on Reindeer Lake, is a well known business man in Thompson and all over Manitoba. He spends his winter months working in Thompson, and then helps out at the lodge in the summer months doing all sorts of daily operations.

Karl, along with his wife Kim, spend their summer months at the lodge overseeing all of the daily operations. In the winter, Karl coaches hockey and takes care of the lodge business, while Kim is a high school English teacher.

Where we are located

The Sawbill River Lodge is located 17 miles south of Brochet, Manitoba, on Reindeer Lake. Flights from Winnipeg to Thompson through to Brochet are available daily.

Chartered flights direct to the lodge through one of the many charter companies may suit you better.

For information on flight services, please contact the Sawbill River Lodge or a registered airline information agency.

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Art Merasty with Monster catch!

Karl Merasty with Lake Trout