Northwest Territories Fishing Guide 2016

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LAND A BIG EXPERIENCE

Catch monster sized fish or photo shoot the caribou migration; northern lights; and capture the barrens in its autumn splendour.

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Get hooked on superb fishing in the Northwest Territories. Wherever you go, our unspoiled wilderness will amaze and challenge you. Discover limitless landscapes and endless waters – spectacular settings for the world’s most satisfying fishing adventures.

CONTENTS2016 FISHING GUIDE

Introduction to NWT sport fishing ...................................................04

NWT sport fish species ........................................................................10

Location of fishing lodges ....................................................................12

Listing of fishing operators ................................................................14

Catch and Release ...................................................................................22

Cover Photo: Two happy anglers and one heckuva Lake Trout, caught at the Frontier Fishing Lodge on Great Slave Lake’s East Arm. The Northwest Territories is home to the world’s largest sport-caught Lake Trout, plus monster Pike, shimmering Arctic Grayling, brilliant Arctic Char, succulent Pickerel and more.

DISCLAIMER – The information on services and licences contained in this book is offered to you as a matter of interest and is believed to be correct and accurate at the time of printing. Prices in this guide are subject to change without notice. NWT Tourism and Outcrop Communications Ltd. accept no liability for errors or omissions.

The 2016 Fishing Guide is published by Northwest Territories Tourism, P.O. Box 610, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N5 Canada. Toll free in North America 1-800-661-0788, Telephone (867) 873-5007, Fax (867) 873-4059. Email: [email protected]: fishing.spectacularnwt.com

Production by Outcrop Communications Ltd., Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Printed in Canada for free distribution.

The metric system is used for all measurements in this guide. Following are conversions of the more common uses:

1 kilometre (km) = .62 miles1 metre (m) = 39 inches1 kilo = 2.2 pounds

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Live that dream in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Anglers everywhere dream of the perfect fishing experience.

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BIG HORIZONS BIG WATERS BIG FISH

Anglers from all over the world discover paradise on the broad, pristine waters of the Northwest Territories. Our wilderness fishing experiences are close encounters with untamed nature – about as far from ordinary as you can get. Immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes that range from rugged mountains to lush valleys, boreal forest to Barrenlands.

for unrivalled fishing adventure, journey North to the land of giants.


All are carved by legendary rivers that thread together countless sparkling lakes –

so many that an average-sized map can only show a fraction of them. These cold,

clean waters spawn some of the planet’s biggest, feistiest freshwater fish, and our

skilled guides know where to find them. The NWT’s list of World Record catches

is a long one. Could be you’ll reel in another champion.

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Landing a big catch.

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CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGEFeel the thrill as a frisky Arctic Grayling leaps to your cast. Steal up on monster-sized Lake Trout, alert for that first nibble that signals an epic underwater battle.

This is fishing in Canada’s Northwest Territories – big, bold, accessible, and the beginning of a thousand true fish tales. Fishing lakes are everywhere, from silent forest pools to enormous inland seas. Troll the awesome East Arm of Great Slave, flanked by imposing red granite

cliffs. Take to the open waters of giant Great Bear, home of World Record-breakers. Head for myriad streams and brimming basins along our river systems. Cast a lure in the winding channels of the Mackenzie Delta or fly-fish the crystal rivers and unpressured lakes of the Boreal forest or the Barrenlands. NWT waters harbour an exciting variety of catches: Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Pickerel (Walleye), Burbot, Dolly Varden, Inconnu, Grayling and

Whitefish. Test your skills against the “water wolf” – voracious Northern Pike, on the prowl for anything that moves and ready to give you the fight of your life. You can troll from a boat, stand at the water’s edge with your spinning reel, or get knee-deep in a river eddy for unforgettable fly-casting.

Whatever your dream of a perfect fishing trip is, you’ll find it here, on the spectacular waters of the Northwest Territories.

Work a roaring mountain stream, or drop your line into a deep bluewater lake.

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Big laker, big smile. Casting in a Subarctic stream.

A feisty Northern Pike.


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On the big lake.

Preparing to head to the lodge.

Visitors over the age of 16 and under 65 require NWT fishing licences, available online at www.enr.gov.nt.ca or at convenience stores in our communities. There are two types of licence – one valid for three days from date of purchase, and one for the season.

Catch limits are provided when you buy your licence. You must carry it while fishing and produce it when asked by a fisheries officer.

Three-day licence.

NON-RESIDENTS:

RESIDENTS OF CANADA:

fishing licences

GETTING HERE

You can drive to the Northwest Territories from British Columbia or Alberta. Head north from Edmonton on the Mackenzie Route, Highway 35, or take the Liard Highway from Fort Nelson to Fort Simpson. Follow the Alaska and Klondike Highways to Dawson City, Yukon and on up the Dempster Highway, across the Arctic Circle to Inuvik. For information on NWT highway routes, visit WWW.SPECTACULARNWT.COM

Daily jet service is available from Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta to major Northern centres via Canadian North, First Air, WestJet and Air Canada. Air North provides twice weekly jet service from Ottawa to Yellowknife. Regional airlines and charter floatplane services will take you wherever you want to go. Fly out to your dream fishing experience from Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells or Inuvik.

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$20 Canadian residents can purchase a seasonal visitor’s licence.

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Three-day licence.

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PICK YOUR PACKAGE

It’s easy to choose the trip that’s right for you: browse the listings pages in this guide, where NWT lodges and outfitters are classified by the services they offer. Book a day trip out of a Northern community with one of our local outfitters. Or fly out for a cabin weekend on a lake that seems to be yours alone. Try a unique ice-fishing jaunt in “hard water season.” From hard-core camping adventures where you rough it in your own tent to luxury lakeside accommodations, there’s something for everyone, year-round.

For a taste of backwoods luxury, hop a chartered floatplane to a full-service lodge on some of the best fishing real estate in the world. In addition to opportunities to land trophy Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Pickerel or Arctic Grayling, they’ll supply everything from fully equipped cabins or rooms, boats, guides and delicious meals to hot tubs, private baths and lounge facilities.

Operators will provide detailed travel information, tell you about the weather and exactly what to bring. Some all-inclusive packages cover every detail of your trip, starting from a gateway city in southern Canada. Ask about weather conditions to make sure you’re properly outfitted for your adventure.

With nearly 50 NWT fishing operators, there’s a fishing package to meet your expectations.

Seasoned travellers pack t-shirts, shirts, a sweater or fleece jacket and a wind and rainproof jacket. A couple of pairs of jeans or canvas trousers, good sneakers or hiking boots, some socks and you’re ready for anything. A hat, gloves, bug jacket and insect repellent are also recommended. Polarized sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reflected glare, and help you see underwater structures and fish. Cabins at fly-in housekeeping camps are generally outfitted with 14-16 ft aluminum boats, fuel, propane appliances, fridge, stove, lamps, dishes, cutlery and utensils, cots, mattresses and woodstoves. You may also need to bring food, drinks (recyclable cans and plastic bottles), sleeping bag, flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, first aid kit, small axe and your fishing licence. But be aware that when you’re travelling by floatplane, your baggage allowance may be limited to 60-90 lbs per person. Of course, you need to bring your fishing gear. Pack enough rods, lures and tackle to pursue multiple fish species.

what to bring

Proud angler, snaky Pike.

A shimmering silver Lake Trout.

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FLY-CATCHING WONDERUntil you’ve experienced a gnashing Northern Pike on the end of a 30 lb. shock tippet you haven’t experienced fly-fishing at its peak. North of 60 is the land of fish and our cool, clear, clean waters make it a paradise for the “art of the fly”.We break records up here without even trying and our Arctic Char and fierce Northern Pike demand you bring out the big rods. An 8 to 10 weight, nine foot rod with lots of

backing capacity and solid drag will do the trick. But as any fly-fisher knows, size isn’t everything.

Finding a spring creek in the mountains full of 2 lb. Arctic Grayling or a lake with Trout in a feeding frenzy can be the mystical experience of a lifetime. A lighter rod will usually do for these beauties and yes, our Lake Trout do like flies.For the best and most rewarding

experience contact one of our many lodges across the Territories. They’re the experts when it comes to knowing what, where and when the fish are biting. They’ll also supply your tackle or suggest the best gear to bring. And who knows, maybe they’ll let you take a crack at that special one-of-a kind northern stonefly nymph they tied last week.

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A resplendent Arctic Grayling. A fat Northern Pike.

The tools of a fly fisher.

Grayling and anglers.

A R C T I C C H A R

Sea-running specimens usually range from 2.3 to 4.5 kg, but can reach over 10 kg. They’re found in the Arctic NWT, in coastal rivers on the islands and along the mainland coast. Slightly smaller char inhabit inland lakes. Best caught with a fly rod, they take a brightly coloured fly. Or try dead-drifting a small nymph to get their attention.

Pike are greedy and relatively easy to hook. But hold on tight: they’re fearsome fighters! Often called Jackfish, they run from 2.3 to 6.8 kg, and some tip the scales at over 18 kg. Pike prefer warm, slow-moving, weedy water. They’ll hit medium to large spoons and spinners, and will also break surface to strike at flies, streamers and plugs.

Lake trout average 4.5 kg, but catches of 18 kg are common. (The World Record is a 32.66 kg lunker from Great Bear Lake.) They grow slowly in our cold waters, taking 12 or more years to mature. In early summer, they take large silver spoons, wigglers, large spinners, surface plugs and dry flies. In mid-summer, you’ll need jigs, downriggers and buzz bombs.

ARCTIC CHARSalvelinus alpinus

NORTHERN PIKEEsox lucius

LAKE TROUTSalvelinus namaycush

A fine-looking fish that resembles a Bull Trout, it’s found in the western Mackenzie Delta, in waters along the northern slope of the Richardson Mountains and in the Peel River watershed. Dolly Varden can weigh up to 1.5 kg and will take imitation roe and pixie spoons.

This odd-looking freshwater cod can grow to about 38 cm and is widespread throughout the Northwest Territories, in rivers and large lakes. Although Burbot are well camouflaged and difficult to spot, they’re especially plentiful in the outflows of small streams in the Mackenzie Delta during early winter. If you’re ice-fishing, they’ll take artificial lures, jigs and spoons.

Often confused with Dolly Varden, Bull Trout are frequently found in the Liard and Mackenzie watersheds, including the numerous rivers and streams that flow out of the Mackenzie Mountains. They average about 1 kg, but can reach up to 3 kg. They are both attractive and aggressive, and will take medium-sized spinners, spoons and flies.

DOLLY VARDENSalvelinus malma

BURBOTLota lota BULL TROUT

Salvelinus confluentus


DID YOU KNOW?Our fishing weather is one of our best-kept secrets. In the peak of summer, you can fish all night in 24-hour daylight, and temperatures on the mainland hover around 20°C (70°F) with very little rain.

AND...But the weather is unpredictable, so it’s always best to be prepared with a selection of clothing layers to take off or put on.

FISH SPECIESOF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES


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Found throughout the Northwest Territories in lakes, rivers and the channels of the Mackenzie Delta, they average 1.1 kg and can be taken with Mepps, small gold spoons and spinners. When they go deep, you can land them with small jigs or deep flies. Whitefish provide a lot of action, but must be hooked gently, as they have fragile mouths.

LAKE WHITEFISHCoregonus clupeaformis

Inconnu average from 3-5 kg, although individuals weighing 9-14 kg are plentiful, and some reach up to 31 kg. The name is French for “unknown,” but they’re well known in the Mackenzie Delta, where they’re called Coney. As they migrate into the rivers to spawn, gold and silver spoons will attract them. They’ll also take to a drifting rubber-tailed jig.

INCONNUStenodus leucichthys

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ARCTIC CHAR

NORTHERN PIKE

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ARCTIC GRAYLING

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Members of the Whitefish family, Grayling are treasured by anglers for their exciting action. Pretty little fish with sail-like dorsal fins, they’re found at the mouths of cold, clean rivers. They average from 0.4 to 0.9 kg and can range up to 1.5 kg. Try a small spinner or spoon, or use a fly rod with wet or dry flies.

ARCTIC GRAYLINGThymallus arcticus

Also known as Walleye, these big fighting Perch can be hooked in the Mackenzie River watershed as far north as the Delta, and the tributary streams and rivers of Great SlaveLake. They can weigh up to 2.3 kg. Streamer flies and spinners are the usual lures of choice for Pickerel, which make very fine eating fresh out of the water.

PICKERELSander vitreus vitreus


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1. 2 Seasons Adventures

2. Anaunethad Lake Lodge

3. Arctic Safaris

4. Aurora Nights Lodge

5. Aurora Village Sport Fishing GSL

6. Aylmer Lake Lodge

7. Bathurst Inlet Development

8. Blachford Lake Lodge

9. Bluefish Services

10. Brabant Lodge

11. Canadian Wild

12. Drum Lake Lodge

13. Enodah Wilderness Travel/ Trout Rock Lodge

14. Frontier Fishing Lodge

15. Great Bear Lake Lodge

16. Great Slave Adventures

17. Great Slave Lake Lodge

18. Great Slave Lake Safaris

19. Great Slave Lake Tours

20. Grey Goose Lodge

21. Hearne Lake Lodge

22. Indian Mountain Lodge

23. Kasba Lake Lodge

24. Lac La Martre Adventures

25. Lynx Tundra Lodge

26. My Backyard Tours

27. NARWAL Northern Adventures

28. Namushka Lodge

29. Nonacho Lake Fishing Camp

30. North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge

31. North Star Adventures

32. North Star Resort

33. Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge

34. Sambaa K’e Fishing and Tourism Lodge

35. Sandy Point Lodge

36. Scott Lake Lodge

37. Selwyn Lake Lodge

38. Shehtah Adventures

39. Taltson Bay Big Pike Lodge

40. Taltson Lake Lodge

41. Thuban Lakes Lodge

42. Trophy Lodge (Great Bear Lake)

43. Trophy Lodge (Great Slave Lake)

44. True North Safaris

45. Tukto Lodge

46. Watta Lake Lodge

47. Yellow Dog Lodge

48. Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures

FISHING LOCATIONSOF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

WORDS FROM THE EXPERTS“Pike will bite almost anything and then fight you for it.”

AND...“Watch the Arctic Terns. They’ll tell you when the Lake trout are in a feeding frenzy.”


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DEHCHO

ALL-INCLUSIVE

NORTH NAHANNI NATURALIST LODGET. (867) [email protected] lodge located on Cli Lake, 72 miles (115 km) west of Fort Simpson in the Nahanni Mountain Range. Accommodates 24 in lodge, cabins and tent frames. Includes meals, boats and motors, guides, sauna, hot tub and fireplaces. Access by charter floatplane or jetboat. Guided and unguided catch and release fishing.

DAY TRIPS

SAMBAA K’E FISHING AND TOURISM LODGET. (867) [email protected] 35 years, Sambaa K’e has offered world-class fishing on Trout Lake just north of the Northwest Territories-British Columbia border. Sport anglers and nature-lovers alike will marvel at the breath-taking scenery and large Lake Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling.

SHEHTAH ADVENTUREST. (867) [email protected] us about our exciting year-round packages and experience the best of the Dehcho region and Denendeh. Offering a wide array of activities to suit adventure seekers of all ages and skill levels. Aurora viewing, Aboriginal culture, jet boat tours, fishing, canoe trips, hiking and snowmobile trips.

HOUSEKEEPING

SIMPSON AIR/NAHANNIMOUNTAIN LODGET. (867) [email protected] Air and Nahanni Mountain Lodge offer fly-in tours of the Nahanni National Park Reserve, UNESCO’s very first World Heritage Sight. View and photograph Canada’s deepest canyons, highest large waterfall (Virginia Falls), glaciers, hot springs and wildlife.

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DRUM LAKE LODGET. (867) [email protected] on the shores of Wrigley Lake. Fishing, cultural camps and meetings. Mid-June to late-September.

GREAT BEAR LAKE LODGET. (800) [email protected] operation for over 50 years on spectacular Great Bear Lake. World-class fishing with a hug and release policy makes this fishing destination one of the world’s most sought-after lodges. Don’t pass up an additional fly-out to Tree River Outpost while there!

TROPHY LODGET. (800) [email protected] fly-in, remote fishing lodge on Great Bear Lake. Shore lunch, on-site chef and experienced guides make this lodge a must-visit destination. Site of our annual Dental Conference each July, which attracts professionals worldwide.

DAY TRIPS

GREY GOOSE LODGET. (867) [email protected] fishing trip packages on Great Bear Lake.

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ALL-INCLUSIVE

ANANEUTHAD LAKE LODGET. (306) [email protected] the best fishing trip of yourlife when you visit our lakeside lodge for an enthralling fishing tour. The guided Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Whitefish fishing tours are great

for both outdoor enthusiasts and first-timers alike.

AURORA NIGHTS LODGET. (867) [email protected] camp is located in the heart of the rugged Canadian wilderness. The east shore of the Taltson River is your launch point to a great adventure. Fish under the evening light in the land of the midnight sun. We offer a range of experiences that will satisfy hardcore fishermen.

BRABANT LODGE LTD.T. (867) [email protected] Lodge is a full-service sport fishing lodge that offers world-class Northern Pike fishing. Located on the Mackenzie River, west of Hay River. With over 30 years of experience, Brabant Lodge is one of the most professional resorts in Northern Canada. Pike are our main attraction providing lots of action as well as large size.

CANADIAN WILD WILDERNESS OUTFITTERST. (905) [email protected] fly-in fishing for Northern Pike (to 15 kg) and Lake Trout (to 20 kg). Approximately 75 minutes northeast of Fort Smith on Thekulthili Lake. Guides, boats, motors. New cabin sleeps eight and includes shower, stove, fridges, freezers. Mid-June to mid-September. Meals, guides, boats, shore lunches. Bird watching for bald and golden eagles.

KASBA LAKE LODGET. (800) [email protected] kasba.comKasba Lake Lodge is famous for providing guests access to incredible triple trophy fishing. Huge Lake Trout, ferocious Northern Pike and feisty Arctic Grayling. Fly into our private airstrip from Winnipeg, MB. Our world-class guides will take you to the best spots to find your favourite species. Enjoy gourmet meals, maid service and licensed bar.

LISTINGS Indicates a member of Northwest Territories Tourism at the time of publication.


1 (877) 465-6843 FRONTIERFISHINGLODGE.COM [email protected]

LAKE TROUT, ARCTIC GRAYLING, NORTHERN PIKE, WHITEFISH • FLY FISHING • ALL-INCLUSIVE • HOUSEKEEPING • GUIDED SERVICES • SAUNA • FLY IN FROM YELLOWKNIFE

Frontier Fishing Lodge is a modern facility with professional guides, world class fishing and the beauty of the Northwest Territories at your fingertips. Located where the Stark River meets the East Arm of Great Slave Lake near Lutselk’e.

Other Amenities: Conference Facilities and Trading Post.

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SCOTT LAKE LODGET. (888) [email protected] of the finest Northern Pike and Lake Trout waters in North America, on the 60th parallel. Enjoy luxurious private cabins and fully appointed lodge, guided fishing by experienced Canadian professionals. Hot tub, massage, games room. Hike scenic trails or explore the many small islands by canoe or kayak. June to September.

SELWYN LAKE LODGET. (306) [email protected] premiere all-inclusive freshwater catch and release trophy fishing lodge with Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling. Includes: guides, tackle, rods, reels, shore lunch, wine with dinner. Lodge features: lounge, games area, gift & tackle shop. Extras: massages, fly-outs, fly-fishing lessons, gratuities. June, July, August. Book in advance.

TALTSON BAY BIG PIKE LODGET. (780) [email protected] best Northern Pike fishing in the world is found right here waiting for you to enjoy. Come fish and explore this isolated area of wilderness and beauty. Here you will find huge Northern Pike, as well as Walleye, in the shallows of this beautiful river delta.

TALTSON LAKE LODGET. (780) [email protected] fishing lodge located 150 nautical miles (240 km) southeast of Yellowknife. The only lodge on 73 miles (117 km) of lakes and rivers. Five cozy cabins accommodate 10 people. Meals served in our main lodge. Fully guided aboard 16 foot Lund boats. Season is June to September. French and English. Wheelchair accessible.

HOUSEKEEPING

LYNX TUNDRA LODGET. (780) [email protected] Arctic Barrenlands trophy fishing adventure for the serious sportsman. Located on Lynx Lake, our lodge is your destination for trophy-class Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling, Pickerel, and Northern Pike.

Private cabins with kitchens, showers, boat/motor/fuel. You bring your fishing tackle and the fish provide the action. English, French and Japanese spoken.

NONACHO LAKE FISHING CAMPT. (867) 874-2281 [email protected] only fishing camp on beautiful Nonacho Lake with some of the best Pike and Lake Trout fishing anywhere. Includes air transportation from Yellowknife, boat and motors, fuel, showers, freezers, ice. Guests supply groceries and fishing tackle. Cabins furnished with fridge, stove, cooking utensils, bedding to accommodate up to 20 guests. Each group gets their own cabin. Six to a cabin.

NORTH STAR RESORTT. (250) [email protected] on Thekulthili Lake, 152 km northeast of Fort Smith. Capacity of 12 guests in two light housekeeping cabins. Fish for trophy Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Whitefish. Boats, motors, gas and accessories provided, guests supply their own food, tackle and personal effects. Operated out of Fort Smith from June to September.

THUBUN LAKES LODGET. (780) [email protected] thubunlakes.caThubun Lakes Lodge is located in Canada’s pristine and beautiful Northwest Territories. Everything’s bigger in the NWT and the fish are no exception. Thubun is accessible only by float plane and has a short fishing season (June to September). Thubun lake is known for producing large fish in large volumes, the sort of sportfishing most people only dream of.

DAY TRIPS

2 SEASONS ADVENTUREST. (867) [email protected] are Hay River adventure experts. On 2 Seasons Adventures’ Mackenzie River Fishing Tour, you will travel 36 miles (58 km) over the crisp, sub-arctic water of Great Slave Lake to the mouth of the famous Mackenzie River for six hours of adventure and amazing fishing.

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ARCTIC SAFARIST. (867) [email protected] at Obstruction Rapids in the central Barrenlands north of Yellowknife, and in camps on the Coppermine River system. Barrenlands wildlife photography including migrating caribou and fishing. August to October. All-inclusive, from Yellowknife. Permanent buildings and diningroom, accommodates 30.

AYLMER LAKE LODGET. (780) [email protected] you travel to Aylmer Lake Lodge, NWT, you will make footprints in one of the most uninhabited regions on earth. Its rich natural beauty, pristine Arctic landscape, crystal clear waters, abundant wildlife and warm friendly faces are all waiting for you to discover and explore. Fish for Arctic Grayling, Great Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish and Burbot in a setting that is breathtaking.

BLACHFORD LAKE LODGET. (867) 873-3303info@blachfordlakelodge.comblachfordlakelodge.comBlachford Lake Lodge is a touch of luxury in the remote wilderness. A 30-minute bush plane flight from Yellowknife, Blachford boasts a stunning eco-lodge, cozy cabins, gourmet dining, relaxing year-round sauna, hot tub and more. A variety of fish are found in the nearby lake, including Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Whitefish. Pre-book for guided fishing trips.

ENODAH WILDERNESS TRAVEL/TROUT ROCK LODGET. (867) [email protected] | enodah.comFly-in wilderness lodge located in the pristine North Arm of Great Slave Lake, just a 15-minute flight from Yellowknife. Licensed lounge, WiFi and meeting facilities. We have the best Trophy Pike fishing in the world, guaranteed! Thousands of fish between 40 and 50 inches are caught and released every summer. Includes hearty home-cooked meals and delicious shore lunches.


867-766-5331 SPL.YK.COM [email protected]

LAKE TROUT FISHING • ALL-INCLUSIVE (MEALS) • HOUSEKEEPING • GUIDED SERVICES HOT TUB • WIRELESS • FLY IN FROM YELLOWKNIFE

Situated in a sheltered, sandy bay on Gordon Lake; one of the Northwest Territories pristine Canadian Shield lakes. Here you can enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer, while enjoying all the amenities of home.

In addition to excellent fishing, food and service we offer a unique golf course, a horseshoe pit and nature trails to abandoned gold mine sites.

Open early June to mid-September.

To see the really big Trout we catch at Gordon Lake, visit our website.

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FRONTIER FISHING LODGET. (780) 465-6843info@frontierfishinglodge.comfrontierfishinglodge.comFrontier Fishing Lodge is a modern facility with professional guides, world-class fishing and the beauty of the Northwest Territories at your fingertips. Located on the renowned East Arm of Great Slave Lake, we offer our guests the trip a lifetime targeting abundant populations of trophy Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

GREAT SLAVE LAKE LODGET. (800) [email protected] lodge offers 3-day, 4-day, and 7-day trips during July and August. A short 45-minute flight from Yellowknife, NT brings you to the Taltheilei Narrows, where Great Slave Lake Lodge is located. Come fish where the water is clear and the fish are always biting!

HEARNE LAKE LODGET. (866) [email protected] Lake Lodge is a remote fly-in fishing lodge only a 20-minute floatplane ride east of Yellowknife. To serve you better, we limit ourselves to eight guests at one time. Lake and river fishing for Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Whitefish, June to mid-September. Our rates are all-inclusive from Yellowknife.

INDIAN MOUNTAIN LODGET. (403) [email protected] for Trophy Lake Trout and Arctic Grayling at our all-inclusive lodge located on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. Fly-in from Yellowknife. Five guest cabins with en suite. Enjoy wonderful meals and our lounge with panoramic views of secluded McLeod Bay. Boats are fully-equipped. Tackle and guide provided if required. Flyfish, troll or cast minutes from the lodge.

LAC LA MARTRE ADVENTUREST. (877) [email protected] for monster Northern Pike and Lake Trout in the crystal clear waters of Lac La Martre. No need for downriggers. Our experienced guides will make your trip one to remember. Comfortable cabins and lodge.

MY BACKYARD TOURST. (867) [email protected] us on an all-inclusive fly-out trip to Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge where you’ll catch monster-sized Lake Trout or flyfish for Arctic Grayling. Enjoy the camaraderie of small groups, a comfortable lodge, shared guest cabins, hot shower, sauna, and thoughtfully prepared meals.

PETERSON’S POINTLAKE LODGET. (867) [email protected] all-inclusive fly-out trips will capture your sense of adventure whether you’re catching monster-sized Lake Trout or flyfishing for Arctic Grayling. Enjoy personalized service. Our comfortable lodge, guest cabins, hot shower, sauna, and thoughtfully prepared meals will complement a fantastic day of fishing.

SANDY POINT LODGET. (867) [email protected] Point Lodge is a fly-in fishing lodge on beautiful and expansive Gordon Lake, 100 km northeast of Yellowknife. Gordon Lake is clear, clean and produces plentiful Lake Trout. Our competent and friendly staff will ensure you get plenty of fish, eat well, have fun, relax and enjoy your northern fishing adventure.

TRUE NORTH SAFARIST. (867) [email protected] trips from Yellowknife on Great Slave Lake. Day trips include a pick up at your hotel or home and a shore lunch cooked on a fire.

TUKTO LODGET. (800) [email protected] catch and release fishing on river rapids on Dubawnt Lake and Mosquito Lake. Hiking, bird watching, canoeing, rafting. Six months advanced booking. Call forup-to-date rates and travel arrangements. American Plan.

WATTA LAKE LODGET. (867) [email protected] all-inclusive fly-in, four fish species

wilderness lodge nestled on Beaulieau River at Watta Lake Falls. Nature walks, canoe paddles and limitless photo opportunities. Accommodates 12 or more people in six comfortable rooms with private baths. Great food, lounge, deck, fire pit. Guided or unguided. Custom corporate packages for MCIT requests and groups.

YELLOW DOG LODGET. (403) [email protected] great sportfishing and outdoor adventures, a hot tub, sauna, buffet dining, lounge, Internet and satellite TV. A comfortable lodge with three private cabins. Call for pricing.

HOUSEKEEPING

BATHURST INLET DEVELOPMENTT. (867) [email protected], superb fishing and an incredible experience. There are unforgettable flyfishing opportunities for surface-feeding Lake Trout, Arctic Char, Northern Pike and large Arctic Grayling. We will supply you with maps and information about the fishing hot spots and the correct tackle to bring.

NAMUSHKA LODGET. (867) [email protected] 32 air miles from Yellowknife, on the pristine waters of Harding Lake, Namushka offers all the comforts of home in the middle of secluded wilderness. A self-catered lodge which holds no schedules, because you make your own! “Outdoor Adventure, Your Way” at Namushka Lodge.

TROPHY LODGE (GREAT SLAVE LAKE)T. (867) [email protected] the far-east end of Great Slave Lake, Trophy Lodge accommodates 16 in four housekeeping cabins. Three staff members are on site to ensure your stay, and fishing experience, are as memorable as the Reliance area. World-class Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike.


Yellow Dog Lodge is located

between Duncan and Graham

Lakes, only a 15 minute float plane

ride north east of Yellowknife,

Northwest Territories, Canada. Our

lodge features great sport fishing,

brilliant opportunities to view

the aurora, and knowledgeable

friendly guides. Our 7 lakes and 2

streams offer the finest lake trout,

northern pike, walleye and arctic

grayling in the region.

For Reservations call 403.668.9936http://www.yellowdoglodge.ca/ [email protected]

Including wireless internet, satellite TV and all amenities. There is also a campground with 3 tent frames with canvas tents at the mouth of the river by the community, as

well as rooms available in the community with a shared kitchen and living room.

The lodge offers some of the fi nest freshwater fi shing in the north. The most popular game fi sh are lake trout, pickerel and northern pike.

Open mid May to late October. • All inclusive packages are available.

Sambaa K’e Lodge

Contact Brenda Jumbo, Sambaa K’e Development Corporation

867.206.2025 • [email protected]

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Ice Fishing, Fish Fry & BannockOvernight Trips, Commercial Fishing

47091 Mackenzie HwyHay River, NT.

[email protected]

867.874.3617867.875.8077

www.greatslavelaketours.com

MASTER ON THE FLYTERENCE COURTOREILLE OF HAY RIVER, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, KNOWS THE THRILL OF LANDING A 48-INCH NORTHERN PIKE ON A FLY ROD. He also has firsthand experience fly fishing for Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden, Pickerel (Walleye), Whitefish and Lake Trout. And as an international fly fishing competitor, he’ll tell you that the fly fishing in the Northwest Territories is right up there with other well-known destinations. “Fly fishing locations in the Northwest Territories are more remote, less crowded and offer more exotic species. Seasons are shorter and access is limited, but the fish are big and feisty,” says Courtoreille.

A veteran of the Canadian National Fly Fishing Team and a participant in five World and one Commonwealth fly fishing competitions, Courtoreille benefits from easy access to a range of lakes and rivers in the Northwest Territories. The only northern fish he hasn’t yet caught on a fly rod is an Arctic Char, found mainly in rivers running into the Arctic Ocean. But, as Courtoreille says, “Some day...”


DAY TRIPS

AURORA VILLAGE SPORT FISHING GSLT. (867) [email protected] custom fishing trips from May to September.

BLUEFISH SERVICEST. (867) [email protected] offer personalized fishing trips on Great Slave Lake. Half-day or full-day trips fishing for Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling, or three to four day packages fishing for trophy Lake Trout at our spring fishing camp on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. Ice fishing packages also available.

GREAT SLAVE ADVENTUREST. (867) [email protected] in outdoor adventures, we offer an affordable way for those visiting the Northwest Territories capital city of Yellowknife to fish and explore Great Slave Lake. Join us on daily fishing charters between June and October or try your hand at ice fishing between February and April. We provide both overnight and day trips.

GREAT SLAVE LAKE SAFARIST. (867) 445-3625jd.greatslavelakesafaris@gmail.comgreatslavelakesafaris.comDay and overnight fishing trips from Yellowknife to Blanchet Island in the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. Catch trophy Lake Trout or Northern Pike among beautifulcliffs and deep, clean water. McPherson tents with propane stoves provided.

GREAT SLAVE LAKE TOURST. (867) [email protected] generation fisherman offering summer and winter tours on Great Slave Lake. See the commercial fishery and fish for trophy Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Walleye/Pickerel and Lingcod. Tours range from half a day to a week and include a freshly-caught fish dinner. Custom team building, educational and corporate tours also available.

NARWAL NORTHERN ADVENTUREST. (867) [email protected] by motor boat or snowmobile to our experienced northern guides’ secret fishing spots on Great Slave Lake, home to Lake Trout, Whitefish, Lingcod, and the famous Great Northern Pike. We provide the fishing

and safety gear. All guests must obtain a fishing license in advance. English and French spoken.

NORTH STAR ADVENTUREST. (867) [email protected]% Aboriginal owned, join us for a truly genuine northern Aboriginal fishing experience! Offering day tours for monster Lake Trout and Northern Pike. Summer and winter getaway packages. English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean spoken.

TRUE NORTH SAFARIST. (867) [email protected] trips from Yellowknife on Great Slave Lake. Day trips include a pick up at your hotel or home and a shore lunch cooked on a fire.

YELLOWKNIFE OUTDOOR ADVENTUREST. (867) [email protected] us for a Great Slave Lake Northern Pike fishing adventure. Choose between guided fishing day trips of 4, 6 or 8 hours, or a 3-day trophy Pike fishing package. Package includes three days accommodation and shore lunches. Fishing gear and tackle provided. Catch and release. English, French, Italian and Spanish spoken.


According to the Florida-based International Game Fish Association, world-record fish hooked here in the North include a 5.94-pound Arctic Grayling landed on the Katseyedie River in 1967 and a 72.0-pound Lake Trout reeled in on Great Bear in 1995.

The North is also home to dozens of line-class records, recognizing the biggest fish caught on specific strengths of fishing line. The NWT’s Great Bear Lake alone boasts all of the world line-class records for Arctic Grayling, almost all of them for Lake Trout, and two of them for Whitefish.

A CATCH FOR THE RECORD BOOKSTHERE’S NO DOUBT CANADA’S NORTHWEST TERRITORIES FEATURES SOME OF THE PLANET’S FINEST FISHING — THE RECORD BOOKS PROVE IT.

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PO Box 1568, Yellowknife, NT Canada X1A 2P2

Phone: 867-873-3303 Fax: 867-920-4013

website: www.blachfordlakelodge.com

e-mail: [email protected]

Pristine wilderness and unspoiled northern lights

Blachford Lake Lodge& Wilderness Resort

Join us at the North’s premier all season fly-in wilderness lodge

60 miles south east of Yellowknife and experience true Canadian

wilderness and the northern lights in their unspoiled beauty. Our

eco-friendly lodge and cabins offer an exceptional level of comfort,

and we complement our guests’ experience with great food, a

friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and dedicated customer service.

Photos: Tessa Macintosh

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Our uniquely northern service and Boeing 737 jets are the way to get to where the big fish are biting—quickly and comfortably. You can also double dip and collect Aurora Rewards points and Aeroplan® Miles.

Call 1.800.661.1505, visit canadiannorth.com or contact your local travel agent. CANADIANNORTH.COM


You may fish with only one line at a time, and no more than two barbless hooks on the line. Live fish cannot be used for bait in the Northwest Territories, and spring-loaded hooks or lures are not permitted. Barbless hooks can usually be removed with a hook remover or needle nose pliers, without damaging the fish. File or break off the barbs before you

go fishing. Minimize handling the fish you catch, and try to keep the fish in water before you release it. Avoid contact with the gills or eyes, and gently ensure that the fish is conscious before releasing it. Never squeeze a live fish. Visit www.enr.gov.nt.ca for a complete list of Northwest Territories fishing regulations.

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IN GENERAL, YOUR TACKLE BOX SHOULD INCLUDE:

TACTICS TO PUT FISH IN YOUR BOATCasting large spoons and bucktail spinners for huge Northern Pike, trolling for Lake Trout and fly-fishing small streams and rivers for Grayling can net you your trophy fish. In spawning season, rivers of the Arctic Coast are a prime battleground for fat, tasty Arctic Char. Jig for Pickerel with soft plastic grubs.

A beautiful speckled Trout.

CATCH AND RELEASE FISHINGTo preserve our fish stocks, we practice catch and release fishing. Our fish mature very slowly, and it can take years to renew a population. Please fish responsibly.

1 pack of Slug Go

60# snaps, 10 heavy snap swivels,1 pack of #1 3-way swivels, 3 assorted Eppinger Hunky Sr. or Jr. spoons.

2 Husky Jerks Suspending Clown and Brass

1 Flatfish t-60 in pearl white and 6 assorted Mepps or Blue Fox size 4 & 5 spinners.

2 Manns – 1 fire tiger and chartreuse

10-20 heavy leaders



BIG FISH BIGGER SMILE Come hook yourself a helluva time in Canada’s Northwest Territories

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