When booking a fly-in fishing trip in Canada, you will often see different meal plan options. A Modified American Plan is essentially the middle ground between a Housekeeping Plan (where you cook every meal for yourself) and an American Plan (where all three meals are provided). In many Canadian fishing lodges, a Modified American Plan is offered, and typically includes your lodging, daily maid service, and a chef-prepared dinner served in the main dining room.

The primary difference is that you are on your own for breakfast and lunch. On a regular American Plan, the lodge generally packs a lunch for you or has a guide cook shore lunch. On a Modified American Plan, you are usually responsible for your own breakfast  and then midday meal while out on the lake. This is a popular choice for experienced anglers who want the luxury of a chef-prepared dinner but prefer the flexibility of getting on the water early and staying on the water all day.

Many anglers on a Modified American Plan choose to prepare their own shore lunch using fresh-caught walleye. To make this easier, we recommend bringing a fillet knife and a compact cast iron skillet. Many lodges will still provide the basic shore lunch kit, including a portable propane stove, even if you are on a modified plan.

Choosing a Modified American Plan can also help with weight restrictions on the bush plane. Since the lodge provides your main meal, you don't need to pack as many groceries, leaving more room for your fishing tackle and gear. It offers a perfect balance of convenience and the rugged, DIY spirit of the Canadian wilderness.