Northwest Territories, Sport Fishing Guide - 2015

Barrenlands and Great Bear Lake ........................................11 Mackenzie River and the Delta ....... 12 Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean ...... 13 Our Specialties ............................... 14 Getting Here ................................... 20 Map ............................................... 21 Operator Listings ............................ 23

Cover Photo Credit: Jason Van Bruggen

The metric system is used for all measurements in this guide.

Following are conversions of the more common uses: 1 kilometre (km) = .62 miles 1 metre (m) = 39 inches 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 pounds

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Our Specialties

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Waters of Opportunity ..................... 1 Respect and Responsibility ............. 2 Licence to Thrill ............................... 3 Epic Waters ..................................... 4

By Land, Water or Air ...................... 5 Seasoned Operators ....................... 7 What to Bring .................................. 8 NWT Geographic ............................ 9 Great Slave Lake .............................10

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WATERS OF OPPORTUNITY The lake stretches into the horizon, some small ducklings bobbing in the distance. You drift into a shallow cove along the shore and cast a top water lure into the water. As you drag it across the surface, there’s a tug on the line. You pull it again and it’s smashed from below. Your reel screeches as a fight with an aggressive Northern Pike begins.

This is only one facet of the unbelievable angling opportunities in the Northwest Territories. This vast place boasts unlimited, clean and unpressured water systems with a wide variety of native fish species. These populations are abundant, healthy, and individuals grow to the outer limits of their size range. Whether you use spinning, baitcasting or flyfishing gear, you’ve got a great chance of landing your personal best.

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TERRY PARKER

In the Northwest Territories we take fishing seriously. There are many fly-in lodges with experienced guides and owners that know how to provide the ultimate angling adventure. Sight fishing for Northern Pike. Dead-drifting nymphs for Arctic Grayling. Trolling on a downrigger for behemoth Lake Trout. From the novice fisherman to the veteran outdoorsman, our outfitters will gear you up and show you fishing opportunities you’ve only dreamed of before now.

GEROLD SIGL YELLOW DOG LODGE

RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY We realize the incredible fishing resource we have in the Northwest Territories, and we sustain it through several conservation practices. You must use barbless hooks when sportfishing, easily done by pinching or stripping the barbs with pliers before you cast. It’s been proven that this does not affect hook-ups, but merely saves the fish irreparable damage when trying to release them. Catch and release is promoted in the Northwest Territories, although there is no problem keeping trophy fish or enjoying a traditional and delicious shore lunch.

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LICENCE TO THRILL

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TERRITORIES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2013 – MARC H 31, 2014

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There are two types of Northwest Territories Fishing Licences; one valid for three days from date of purchase and one for the season.

Canadian residents can purchase a seasonal licence for $20 or a three-day licence for $15 (required for visitors over the age of 16 and under the age of 65). Non-residents of Canada pay $40 for a seasonal licence or $30 for a three-day licence (required for visitors over the age of 16). Seasonal licences are valid from April 1 – March 31. Now you can purchase your NWT Fishing Licence online and print it out yourself, visit licences.enr.gov.nt.ca to register.

You must carry your licence while fishing and produce it when asked by a fisheries officer. Catch limits are provided when you buy your licence, available by mail from government offices or at convenience stores in our communities. Some operators will even arrange for your Northwest Territories Fishing Licence as part of your package.

IMPORTANT INFOR MATION

Look inside for import Possession Limit ant Daily Catch Limit and information, Gener information about al Additional Valida Regulations and Management tions and Specia Areas. Keep this l guide and place tackle box for quick it in your reference while fishing Don’t forget your in the NWT.

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IT’S THE LAW

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You can find guidelines of catch limits and seasons for specific fish at: enr.gov.nt.ca/sites/default/files/sport_fishing_guide.pdf

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WATERS The Northwest Territories is extremely vast and diverse in its geography, and blessed with epic water systems. Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake, the seventh and ninth largest lakes in the world respectively, amount to inland freshwater seas. Thousands of smaller lakes and ponds dot the landscape. Mighty rivers and meandering streams course through the mountains, forests and tundra, as they work their way toward the Arctic Ocean.

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BY LAND, WATER OR AIR Some great fishing spots are easily accessible from the highway or by boat, while others are rarely fished and are only accessible by float plane. Making a road trip out of your holiday? Stop right off the highway at one of our many lakes and catch your dinner. All major highway travel routes in the Northwest Territories have campgrounds and day use areas where you can drop a line. So make sure you’ve got your NWT fishing licence and a rod and reel in your vehicle as you drive through all our spectacular regions.

If it’s the quiet contemplation of fishing that you’re seeking, book an all-inclusive package with one of our licensed operators and fly in to a remote lake in the wilderness. Your hosts will take care of everything, letting your daily worries dissolve as you relax and fish. Be prepared for lots of furious action, however. If there is one thing that sets fishing in the Northwest Territories apart from most of the world, it’s that it doesn’t require a lot of patience. Get your line in the water and get ready to set the hook. It won’t take long before hungry fish start snapping at your lure.

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BY AIR Daily jet service is available from Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta to major northern centres via Canadian North, First Air, Air Canada and WestJet. Regional airlines and charter float plane services located in our larger communities – Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells or Inuvik – will take you throughout the territories. Charter access to select lodges is also available through Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

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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 Highway to Dawson City, Yukon and on up the Dempster Highway, across the Arctic Circle to Inuvik. For information on Northwest Territories highway routes, visit nwtparks.ca/explore.

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SEASONED OPERATORS Licensed operators in the Northwest Territories are experts at more than just catching fish. Many offer full lodging and meal preparation on their excursions. They’ll be happy to fillet your catch and cook it over an open, crackling fire. Served with traditional bannock, a bottle of wine and a freshly baked apple cobbler, your senses will be indelibly stamped with memories lasting a lifetime.

Most importantly, come prepared for adventure. While the Northwest Territories offers you the chance of catching the big one, our guides will also show you many non-traditional angling opportunities, including flyfishing, sight fishing and fishing the shoals. Teeming populations of species like delicious Lake Whitefish and iridescent sail-finned Arctic Grayling may not be large in size individually, but they bring their own unique qualities to the table and fight spectacularly on light setups.

See our Operator Listings for a comprehensive list of where they operate and what they offer.

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Fly-in lodges range from rustic and cozy, to those equipped with hot tubs and saunas. Operators provide boats, fuel, propane appliances (fridge and stove), lamps, dishes, cutlery, cots, mattresses and woodstoves.

Depending on the lodge experience you choose, you may also need to bring additional supplies and your fishing licence. But be aware that when you’re traveling by float plane, your baggage allowance may be limited to 27-41 kg (60-90 lbs) per person. Be sure to ask your operator what you should bring when you board the plane.

STEVE SCHWARZ

WHAT TO BRING Although the summer days are long in the Northwest Territories, the temperatures can fluctuate quite a bit. Seasoned travellers pack t-shirts, long-sleeve 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, and extra socks are recommended, along with a hat, gloves, bug jacket and insect repellent. Polarized sunglasses will protect your eyes from strong UV rays and reflected glare, and help you see underwater structures and fish.

Of course, don’t forget your fishing gear and to purchase a Northwest Territories fishing licence (depending on the area you are visiting, additional licences may be required). Pack enough rods, lures and other tackle to pursue multiple fish species. Some operators will provide gear, tackle and pre-arrange for your licence(s).

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CAST OF CHARACTERS The Northwest Territories has a wide range of sport fish. The most commonly fished and caught are Northern Pike, Lake Trout and Arctic Grayling, found throughout the Northwest Territories. In the south Pickerel abound, and in the far north Arctic Char show off their vibrant colours. Mountain streams are home to Dolly Varden and Bull Trout, while Lake Whitefish, Inconnu and Burbot inhabit a variety of water systems.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES GEOGRAPHIC GEROLD SIGL

The Northwest Territories has wonderful angling opportunities and incredible geography. Bottomless lakes flanked by red granite cliffs, winding channels in brackish deltas, rivers undulating through majestic mountains and pristine lakes in the Barrenlands provide stunning backdrops as you wet a line.

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GREAT SLAVE LAKE Great Slave Lake is easily accessed from Yellowknife, Hay River, Behchokò, Fort Resolution and Lutselk’e. Spanning 27,200 square kilometres (10,502 square miles) and 614 metres (2,010 feet) deep in some places, it is the ninth-largest lake in the world.

Travel along towering cliffs to the East Arm and discover an endless supply of Lake Trout. Explore the North Arm of the lake where monster Northern Pike prowl river deltas and weedy back bays. You will find Arctic Grayling and Inconnu in the deeper parts of the Arm. Bring high-test line and heavyduty tackle to make sure you don’t have to explain the “one that got away”.

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The communities close to Great Slave Lake are home to countless other lakes and operator lodges, only a short floatplane ride away from the capital city of Yellowknife or the hub of Hay River.

Whether you go for the day or for the week, you are guaranteed an adventure you won’t forget.

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THE BARRENLANDS AND GREAT BEAR LAKE The vegetation is low around the lakes in this region straddling the treeline, but the landscape is anything but barren. These clean, cold waters are so clear you can see fish swimming far below the surface. This is home to grizzly bears, muskoxen, wolves, moose, and several herds of Barrenland caribou. In the summer, witness large numbers of birds like ducks, geese, eagles and tundra swans that travel here for the nesting season under the productive midnight sun.

FRONTIER FISHING LODGE

Fish on 160-kilometre (100-mile) lakes such as MacKay Lake, Point Lake, Lac de Gras, Contwoyto and Lac de Savage, where your boat is the only vessel around. Or venture onto a truly big lake, one of the world’s largest – Great Bear Lake. Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike, as well as Lake Whitefish and Burbot, grow to the outer range of their natural size throughout this region.

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THE MACKENZIE RIVER AND THE MACKENZIE RIVER DELTA The Mackenzie River is Canada’s largest and longest river system, connecting countless rivers, lakes and streams of the Northwest Territories, as they lead to the Beaufort Sea. The Mackenzie River Delta is home to expansive river systems where you can fish at the foot of mountains.

The only thing more remarkable than the fish in these rivers is the landscape you’ll be fishing in. The Mackenzie flows through a vast region of pristine forest and tundra. Keep your fly-rod ready and your hip waders on. These fast moving bodies of water are home primarily to Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling, and localized populations of Dolly Varden, Bull Trout and Pickerel.

PAUL VESCEI

The Northwest Territories has a long and storied tradition of canoeing and kayaking, with its interconnecting waterways and wide range of rapids, waterfalls and spectacular vistas. A number of fishing lodge owners have canoes or kayaks available for guest use. It’s worth trading your fishing rod for a paddle at some point during your trip.

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THE BEAUFORT SEA AND ARCTIC OCEAN The Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean are hotspots of biological productivity – the Canadian Beaufort encompasses over 833,000 square kilometres (322,000 square miles) off the coast of the Northwest Territories.

Fish are far from the only creatures inhabiting these waters.

Keep your eyes peeled while fishing the Arctic coastline.

You may see beluga or bowhead whales as a bonus to your fishing adventure.

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PAUL VESCEI

Nutrients from the Pacific Ocean mix over the continental shelf with the Mackenzie River plume, feeding healthy populations of fish such as Inconnu, Lake Whitefish, Lake Trout and Burbot. Arctic Grayling inhabit certain rivers, and Arctic Char live along the coastline of Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok and Paulatuk. High in omega oils and delicately flavoured, Arctic Char are highly sought after. They fetch a hefty price tag in southern restaurants.

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SPECIALTIES But size isn’t everything. The Northwest Territories offers all kinds of angling opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Sight fishing the shallows for aggressive spawning Northern Pike right after ice-out, luring surface rolling Lake Trout, or flyfishing for iridescent and sail-finned Arctic Grayling are just some of the unique experiences you may never have imagined. And they’re all waiting for you.

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JASON VAN BRUGGEN

The Northwest Territories is an angler’s paradise. Cold pristine waters of countless lakes and rivers are home to a variety of healthy freshwater fish species. Unstressed populations mean these fish have room and time to grow, producing abundant numbers and trophy-sized monsters.

ROBERT BERDAN

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ARCTIC CHAR Salvelinus alpinus

ARCTIC GRAYLING Thymallus Arcticus

Sea-run specimens usually range from 2.3 to 4.5 kg (5-10 lbs), but can reach over 10 kg (22 lbs). They’re found in the Arctic parts of the Northwest Territories, in coastal rivers on the islands and along the mainland coast. Bright silver from the ocean, Arctic Char can turn deep orange during their spawn in freshwater. Slightly smaller Char inhabit some inland lakes. They are best caught while flyfishing with a brightly coloured fly. Or try dead-drifting a small nymph to get their attention.

Members of the Whitefish family, Arctic Grayling are treasured by anglers for the exciting action they provide. These attractive little fish with massive sail-like dorsal fins are found at the mouths of cold clean rivers and make big jumps when hooked. They average from 0.5 to 1 kg (1-2 lbs) and can reach up to 1.5 kg (3 lbs). Try a small spinner or spoon, or use a fly rod with wet or dry flies. Arctic Grayling live throughout the mainland areas of the Northwest Territories. They are particularly common in the Great Slave and Great Bear watersheds as well as the Mackenzie River and its tributaries.

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LAKE TROUT Salvelinus namaycush

NORTHERN PIKE Esox lucius

Lake Trout average 4.5 kg (10 lbs), but catches of 18 kg (40 lbs) are common. They grow slowly in our cold waters, taking 12 or more years to mature. Lake Trout are widespread in the Northwest Territories including the Arctic Islands. They inhabit large lakes such as Great Slave and Great Bear where trophies are caught routinely. Lake Trout are found in many shield lakes as well as in deep lakes along the Mackenzie Valley and tundra lakes which extend to the Arctic coast. 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.

Reel your lure through the lair of the “water wolf” – the voracious Northern Pike. These top predators will attack anything they can swallow and give you a terrific fight. Often called Jackfish, they average 2-7 kg (5-15 lbs) and many tip the scales at more than 25 kg (55 lbs). Pike are the most consistently caught trophy fish throughout mainland Northwest Territories and 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.

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ALSO IN OUR WATERS A variety of commonly known fish also live in our cold waters just waiting for a line to nibble on.

BURBOT Lota lota

DOLLY VARDEN Salvelinus confluentus

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 (2 lbs), but can reach up to 3 kg (7 lbs). They are both attractive and aggressive, and will take medium-sized spinners, spoons and flies.

This odd-looking freshwater cod is widespread throughout the Northwest Territories. Although they 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.

Dolly Varden are found in the western Mackenzie Delta in waters along the northern slope of the Richardson Mountains and in the Peel River watershed. They can weigh up to 1.5 kg (3 lbs) and will take imitation roe and pixie spoons. A fine looking fish resembling a Bull Trout, Dolly Varden have a more oval, laterally compressed body and their heads do not dominate their profile.

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BULL TROUT Salvelinus confluentus

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INCONNU Stenodus leucichthys

Inconnu average from 3-5 kg (7-11 lbs), although individuals weighing 9-14 kg (20-30 lbs) are plentiful, and some reach up to 31 kg (68 lbs).

The name is French for “unknown”, but they’re well known in the Mackenzie Delta, where they’re called Coney. They can also be found in Great Slave Lake and tributary streams such as the Slave and Buffalo Rivers where they spawn. 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.

LAKE WHITEFISH Coregonus clupeaformis

Found throughout the Northwest Territories in lakes, rivers and the channels of the Mackenzie Delta, Lake Whitefish average 1 kg (2 lbs). Great for fly fisherman looking for a new challenge.

Whitefish provide a lot of action, but must be hooked gently as they have fragile mouths.

They can be taken with small Mepps, small gold spoons and spinners, or bring them in by flyfishing. When they go deep, you can land them with small jigs or sinking flies.

PICKEREL Sander vitreus vitreus

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 Slave Lake.

They can weigh up to 2.3 kg (5 lbs). Streamer flies and spinners are the usual lures of choice for Pickerel, as well as bottom jigging with soft plastics. Prevalent at most Northwest Territories lodges, pickerel are an excellent sportfish that enhance daily catches. Pickerel are a prized eating fish, making it perfect for shore lunches.

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BON APPETIT Whether it’s a shore lunch, a campfire fish fry, or a family feast featuring the rewards of your adventure, fish that come from the cold, pristine waters of the Northwest Territories are healthy and great tasting.

If you’d rather just eat them instead of catching them, stop by a local restaurant and experience how the pros prepare local fish.

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Lake Trout varies in colour from white to pink and is known for its fine flavor. Northern Pike has firm, lean and fine-textured flesh, terrific straight out of the lake. Inconnu has a rich flavor and is ideal for smoking because of its high oil content. Lake Whitefish is extremely popular because of its sweet, delicate taste. Pickerel is a lean fish, with snowy white flesh that’s among the best eating of northern fish. Burbot, a member of the Cod family, has a taste similar to lobster when it is boiled in salt water or fried in garlic butter. Arctic Char is a prized entrée that combines the great taste of Brook Trout and Salmon.

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Epic, infinite and close. The pristine lakes and rivers of the North have remained unchanged for millennia, but the ease and speed with which you can be at the top of the world is astounding.

Travelling to the Northwest Territories today is comparable to travelling to any other destination in North America. The capital city, Yellowknife, is only a 90-minute flight from Edmonton and serves as the hub for flights to smaller airports throughout the territory.

PAUL VECSEI

Getting here is easy. The true challenge begins once you enter our countless water systems and test your skills against some of the worlds biggest and most abundant sportfish. It’s the adventure of a lifetime.

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WESTERN ARCTIC 1. Banks Island Tundra Tours 2. Rendezvous Lake Lodge 3. Ulukhaktok Adventures Ltd.

DEHCHO 4. North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge 5. Sambaa K’e Fishing and Tourism Lodge 6. Simpson Air/Nahanni Mountain Lodge

SAHTU 7. Gana River Outfitters Ltd. 8. Great Bear Lake Lodge 9. Grey Goose Lodge 10. Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters Ltd. 11. North-Wright Airways Ltd. 12. NWT Outfitters 13. Ram Head Outfitters

14. Redstone Trophy Hunts 15. Trophy Lodge

SOUTH SLAVE 16. 2 Seasons Adventures 17. Alcantara Outfitting Ltd. 18. Anaunethad Lake Lodge 19. Aurora Nights Lodge 20. Brabant Lodge Ltd. 21. Canadian Wild Wilderness Outfitters 22. Canoe Arctic Inc. 23. Great Slave Lake Tours 24. Kasba Lake Lodge 25. North of 60 Camps Ltd. 26. North Star Resort 27. Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. 28. Rocky Bay Fishing Lodge 29. Scott Lake Lodge 30. Selwyn Lake Lodge

31. Taiga Tour Company 32. Taltson Bay Big Pike Lodge 33. Taltson Lake Lodge 34. Thubun Lakes Lodge 35. Wignes Lake Lodge

NORTH SLAVE 36. Arctic Safaris 37. Aurora Village Sport Fishing GSL 38. Aylmer Lake Lodge 39. Bathurst Arctic Services 40. Blachford Lake Lodge 41. Bluefish Services 42. Enodah Wilderness Travel, Trout Rock Lodge & Aurora Station 43. Frontier Fishing Lodge 44. Great Slave Adventures 45. Great Slave Lake Lodge 46. Great Slave Lake Tours

47. Hearne Lake Lodge 48. Indian Mountain Lodge 49. Jocelyne Demetre’s Great Slave Lake Safaris 50. Lac La Martre Adventures 51. Lynx Tundra Lodge 52. Mackay Lake Lodge 53. Namushka Lake Lodge 54. North Star Adventures 55. Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge 56. Sah Naji Kwe Lodge 57. Sandy Point Lodge 58. Trophy Lodge 59. True North Safaris 60. Tukto Lodge 61. Warburton Bay Lodge 62. Watta Lake Lodge 63. Yellow Dog Lodge 64. Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures

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The icons presented with each listing show which species of fish can be caught with that Operator.

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Arctic Char

AG

Arctic Grayling

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WESTERN ARCTIC BANKS ISLAND TUNDRA TOURS (867) 690-4009 Offers fishing in Sachs Harbour.

RENDEZVOUS LAKE LODGE

(867) 977-2406 eileenjacobson@hotmail.com Fish at a traditional Inuvialuit camp, 250 km east of Tuktoyaktuk, in the Anderson River area. Spring ice fishing. Naturalist tours, hiking, ATV, custom designed.

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ULUKHAKTOK ADVENTURES LTD. (867) 396-4808 htc2010@hotmail.com Arctic Char fishing, please call for details.

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Lake Trout

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Northern Pike

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Pickerel

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Dolly Varden

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Bull Trout

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NORTH NAHANNI NATURALIST LODGE (867) 695-2116 nnnlodge@ssimicro.com nnnlodge.ca Full service lodge located on Cli Lake 116 km west of Fort Simpson in the Nahanni Mountain Range. Guided hiking, birding, wildlife viewing, cultural activities, conferences. Accommodates 24 in lodge, cabins and tent frames. Includes meals, boats and motors, guides, sauna, hot tub and fireplaces. $250 - $375 per night. Access by charter floatplane or jetboat.

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SAMBAA K’E FISHING AND TOURISM LODGE (867) 206-2025 skdcorp@yahoo.ca Trout Lake offers some of the best fishing in the world, along with a beautiful setting. It’s a great place to plan for your family vacations, business retreats, couples getaways, or just a good old-fashioned fishing trip.

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Burbot

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Innconnu

LW

Lake Whitefish

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SIMPSON AIR/NAHANNI MOUNTAIN LODGE (867) 695-2505 info@simpsonair.ca simpsonair.ca Simpson 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.

SAHTU GANA RIVER OUTFITTERS LTD. (403) 357-8414 ganariver@pentnet.net ganariver.com Family-owned and operated outfitting business offering remote wilderness hunts and fishing packages in the beautiful Mackenzie Mountains.

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Arctic Char

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Arctic Grayling

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Lake Trout

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GREAT BEAR LAKE LODGE 1-800-665-0240 fish@plummerslodges.com plummerslodges.com In operation for over 50 years on spectacular Great Bear Lake, NWT. Offers muskoxen, wolf and wolverine hunting, as well as world-class fishing. Don’t pass up an additional fly-out to Tree River Outpost while there!

GREY GOOSE LODGE (867) 589-5500 info@destinationdeline.com destinationdeline.com Remote and serene, this modern 12-room lodge sits on the shores of Great Bear Lake. On-site restaurant open daily with a gift shop for locally produced arts and crafts. Small group package available for a Dene cultural immersion experience. Meetings and retreats, guided Bear Lake fishing packages also available.

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Northern Pike

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Pickerel

DV

Dolly Varden

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MACKENZIE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS LTD. (250) 786-5118 mmostanstevens@gmail.com mmo-stanstevens.com Guided hunts and fishing packages available for 7 - 12 days.

Five persons in cabins and tents. July to September. One year advanced booking.

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RAM HEAD OUTFITTERS

(780) 848-7578 ramheadoutfitters@hotmail.com ramheadoutfitters.com We are in the Big Game Guided Hunts business, fishing packages also available. We also support hikers along the Canol Road with air support and food drops.

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NORTH-WRIGHT AIRWAYS LTD.

(867) 587-2288 info@north-wrightairways.com north-wrightairways.com Charter and scheduled air service operating out of Norman Wells.

Great Bear Lake, the largest lake within Canada and the seventh largest in the world offers some of the largest Lake Trout on record.

Choose a day trip to Great Bear Lake, Thurton Lake or Kelly Lake.

NWT OUTFITTERS

(250) 897-0057 nwtoutfitters@shaw.ca nwtoutfitters.com Sport hunts and fishing packages. July 15 to September 18.

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REDSTONE TROPHY HUNTS

(403) 975-8862 redstonehunts@yahoo.ca redstonehunts.com Redstone Trophy Hunts base camps offer excellent fishing for Lake Trout and Arctic Grayling in an area of 15,540 sq km of magnificent, untouched wilderness. We are located in the heart of the Mackenzie Mountains, NWT.

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TROPHY LODGE

1 (800) 665-0240 fish@plummerslodges.com plummerslodges.com Fantastic fly-in, remote fishing lodge on Great Bear Lake, NT. Shore lunch, on-site chef and experienced guides make this lodge a mustvisit destination. Site of our annual Dental Conference each July, which attracts colleagues worldwide.

SOUTH SLAVE 2 SEASONS ADVENTURES

(867) 446-1178 spencer_pike@hotmail.com Hay River adventure experts. Fishing tours to Brabant Island, in the mouth of the Mackenzie River.

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ALCANTARA OUTITTING LTD. (867) 872-3701 alcantara@northwestel.net Fly-in fishing, June 10 to September 30. Cabins and tent frames on Sparks Lake, northeast of Fort Smith. Accommodates 16. You bring tackle, food, personal gear; we supply cabins, boats, camp attendant/guide, satellite phone. Enjoy canoeing, hiking, bird watching. Reservations requested.

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ANAUNETHAD LAKE LODGE

BRABANT LODGE LTD.

(877) 937-3719 disaingreg69@hotmail.com anaunethadlakelodge.ca Experience the best fishing trip of your life when you visit our lakeside lodge for an enthralling fishing tour. The guided fishing tours are great for both outdoor enthusiasts and first-timers alike.

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AURORA NIGHTS LODGE (867) 394-4001 eric@auroranights.ca auroranights.ca Our 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. Experiences that will satisfy hardcore fishermen, visitors seeking natural and cultural enrichment, and Aurora viewers.

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(867) 874-2600 ellen@brabantlodge.com brabantlodge.com Brabant Lodge is a full-service sportfishing lodge that offers worldclass 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.

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CANADIAN WILD WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS

(905) 856-1400 bobf@norlake.net canadianwild.net Outstanding 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 includes shower, stove, fridges, freezers. Spring fishing starts midJune, fall fishing end of August to mid- September. Meals, guides, boats, shore lunches. Three months advance booking.

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CANOE ARCTIC INC. (867) 872-2308 alex@canoearctic.com canoearctic.com Fly-in canoe trips in the heart of the Barrenlands on one of the most remote wild rivers left on earth. All trips guided by Alex Hall, wildlife biologist and the Canadian Arctic’s most experienced canoeing guide. Our focus is the Thelon River and its caribou, muskoxen, wolves and rich bird life.

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GREAT SLAVE LAKE TOURS (867) 874-3617 shawnbuckley@northwestel.net Summer and winter trips on Great Slave Lake by boat or bombardier. Experience the natural wonders, see the commercial fishery, sportfish, or view the Aurora in the fall and winter.

Half-day to a week.

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KASBA LAKE LODGE (250) 248-3572 info@kasba.com kasba.com Take a moment to imagine your dream-come-true fishing vacation and what it would include: crystal-clear waters swarming with record-breaking trophy fish; a friendly, welcoming staff waiting for you at a renowned Canadian fishing lodge; magnificent scenery wherever you look; gourmet meals each and every day. You’ll find all this and more at Kasba Lake Lodge.

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NORTH OF 60 CAMPS LTD. (763) 745-7888 dkbelling@aol.com northofsixty.com “Catch and release fishing” on Obre Lake. Main lodge to nine mini-lodges with private cabins, screened porches, chef-cooked meals, hot showers, inside flush toilets, maid service and cook/camp manager. Guides available. 1,829 metre airstrip for a fifty passenger charter aircraft. Five or nine day trip or seven days from Winnipeg and Minneapolis. Mid-June to mid-July.

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NORTH STAR RESORT

(250) 430-7881 bmac1@telusmail.net northstarresortnwt.com Located on Thekulthili Lake, 150 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.

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SCOTT LAKE LODGE (715) 362-7031 info@scottlakelodge.com scottlakelodge.com One 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, sauna, massage, game room. Hike scenic trails or explore the many small islands in a canoe or kayak. June to September.

NORTHWESTERN AIR LEASE LTD. (867) 872-2216 charters@nwal.ca nwal.ca Northwestern Air is a scheduled airline providing service between Edmonton, Fort Smith, Hay River, Yellowknife, Fort Chipewyan, High Level and Fort McMurray. We also have charter aircraft available on wheels, skis and floats for camping trips, canoe trips, sightseeing, hunting and fishing.

ROCKY BAY FISHING LODGE (780) 830-7353 abfilter@telus.net Located 188 km (117 miles) north of Fort Smith on Rutledge Lake. Contact for more information.

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SELWYN LAKE LODGE (306) 933-9453 info@adventuredestinations.ca adventuredestinations.ca A premiere freshwater trophy fishing lodge with catch and release trophy Lake Trout, in the 13-23 kg range and Northern Pike in the 75 cm to 125 cm range. Arctic Grayling rivers and streams on our lake. Guides, full service, leather sofas, games area, lounge, tackle and gift shop. June 15 to September 15. Book in advance.

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TALTSON LAKE LODGE

(867) 872-8096 taigatour@northwestel.net taigatour.com Fish for Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Whitefish, Freshwater Cod and Inconnu. Conventional eco-fishing and flyfishing at Large Pike Lake and Disappointment Lake.

(888) 648-5566 taltsonlakelodge@gmail.com taltsonlakelodge.ca Exclusive fly-in wilderness location with 117 km of water to fish. Lake Trout up to 20 kg and Northern Pike up to 14 kg. Our new walk-in lake is over 232 km. Comfortable 16 ft Lund boats with 40 to 60 hp motors. Professional guides to keep you on the fish. All meals and floatplane flights from Yellowknife are included in our package.

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TALTSON BAY BIG PIKE LODGE (780) 975-9304 donwbalsillie@hotmail.com taltsonbaypike.com The best fishing in the world is found right here waiting for you to enjoy. Come fish and explore this isolated are of wilderness and beauty. Here you will find huge Northern Pike as well as Walleye in the shallows of this beautiful river delta.

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THUBUN LAKES LODGE (780) 402-1484 astirrett@thubunlakes.ca thubunlakes.ca Thubun Lakes Lodge, 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.

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WIGNES LAKE LODGE (306) 445-4352 dunworkin@sasktel.net Located 25 km north of the 60th parallel. Two beautiful cabins nestled in a quiet, protected bay each with its own kitchen, screened porch, large sitting area, and full bathrooms with plenty of hot water.

NORTH SLAVE ARCTIC SAFARIS (867) 873-3212 barryt@arcticsafaris.ca Located 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 dining room, accommodates 30.

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For thirty years it has been our passion to share this spectacular part of the world. We welcome you to be our guest this season and share in the camaraderie and amazing fishing that keeps people returning to Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge.

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AURORA VILLAGE SPORT FISHING GSL (867) 669-0006 info@auroravillage.com auroravillage.com Offers custom fishing trips from May to September.

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AYLMER LAKE LODGE (780) 536-7290 aylmerlakelodge@gmail.com aylmerlakelodge.com When 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, explore and become part of your life story.

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BATHURST ARCTIC SERVICES (867) 920-4330 info@bathurstinlet.com bathurstarctic.com Pristine, 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 at each of our three lodges.

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BLACHFORD LAKE LODGE (867) 873-3303 info@blachfordlakelodge.com blachfordlakelodge.com A touch of luxury in remote wilderness, the Blachford Adventure starts with a 30-minute bush plane flight from Yellowknife.

Unparalleled views of the Aurora Borealis by night and many activities by day. Stay in the stunning eco-lodge or a cozy cabin.

Great food, sauna, hot tub and more.

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BLUEFISH SERVICES (867) 873-4818 bluefishservices@ssimicro.com bluefishservices.ca We offer personalized fishing trips, boat tours, fresh fish dinners and eagle viewing all on Great Slave Lake. For our winter visitors, we offer ice fishing trips and tours on the ice in our comfortable Snobear.

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ENODAH WILDERNESS TRAVEL, TROUT ROCK LODGE & AURORA STATION (867) 873-4334 info@enodah.com enodah.com Trout Rock Lodge is located on an island in the North Arm of Great Slave Lake. There is no road access to the lodge. Transfer from Yellowknife in summer by floatplane and winter by Hagglund BV206 military track machine or snowmobile. Licensed lounge, Internet, meeting facilities, wood stove hot tub and indoor plumbing (summer only), operates year-round. The best trophy Pike fishing in the world and perfectly located to view the spectacular Aurora Borealis.

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FRONTIER FISHING LODGE (780) 465-6843 info@frontierfishinglodge.com frontierfishinglodge.com 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.

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GREAT SLAVE ADVENTURES (867) 445-2226 gsa@theedge.ca greatslavefishing.ca Specializing in outdoor adventures on Great Slave Lake during summer and winter! Our services are fully equipped to ensure a safe and enjoyable day of fishing. Daily fishing boat charters from Yellowknife. We offer an affordable opportunity for those visiting the Northwest Territories capital city of Yellowknife to fish and explore Great Slave Lake.

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GREAT SLAVE LAKE TOURS (867) 875-8077 shawnbuckley@northwestel.net greatslavelaketours.com Third generation commercial fisher on Great Slave Lake. Keen knowledge of the lake, fish habits and habitat. Contractor for fish studies, etc. Offers cultural and educational tours for 4 to 20 people. Sportfishing, Aurora viewing (English only). Uses historic Bombardiers in winter and a 43’ fishing boat in summer.

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(800) 665-0240 fish@plummerslodges.com plummerslodges.com Our 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 Lodge is located. Come fish where the water is clear and the fish are always biting!

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INDIAN MOUNTAIN LODGE (402) 270-7426 indianmountainlodge@gmail.com Fish at our lodge 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.

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HEARNE LAKE LODGE (866) 729-7453 info@gofishingcanada.com gofishingcanada.com Remote fly-in fishing lodge accessible by a 20-minute floatplane ride from Yellowknife. We limit ourselves to a maximum of eight (8) guests at one time to ensure that your visit is a memorable experience. Lake and river fishing, June to mid-September.

Our rates are all-inclusive from Yellowknife.

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JOCELYNE DEMETRE’S GREAT SLAVE LAKE SAFARIS (867) 445-3625 jd.greatslavelakeadventures@gmail.com greatslavelakesafaris.com Day and overnight fishing trips from Yellowknife to Blanchet Island in the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. McPherson tents with propane stoves provided. Catch a trophy Lake Trout or Northern Pike among beautiful cliffs and deep, clean water.

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LAC LA MARTRE ADVENTURES (810) 334-9381 sherrid@telus.net nwtfishing.com Fish 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. Many of our first time clients leave saying they caught the biggest fish of their life.

Comfortable cabins and lodge.

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MACKAY LAKE LODGE (867) 873-8533 gary@trunorthsafaris.com truenorthsafaris.com Mackay Lake Lodge is situated on a gravel esker mid-way along 160 km Mackay Lake. In the heart of the Barrenlands, there is some of the best fishing in the world under the midnight sun from the end of June until September. Full-service, all-inclusive from Yellowknife.

Conference facilities, licensed for 24 persons. 1,066 metre gravel runway.

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NAMUSHKA LAKE LODGE (867) 920-2495 namushaka@yk.com namushkalodge.com Situated 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 that holds no schedules, because you make your own! “Outdoor Adventure, Your Way” at Namushka Lodge.

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(867) 872-5272 lynx@andrewlakelodge.com lynxtundralodge.com Located on Lynx Lake 400 km east of Yellowknife, much of this 240 km watershed remains unexplored. Air Charter available from Fort Smith, Yellowknife and Edmonton. Private cabins with kitchens, showers, boat/motor/fuel. You bring your fishing tackle and the fish provide the action. Self-guided fishing adventure where you set your own schedule.

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NORTH STAR ADVENTURES (867) 446-2900 info@northstaradventures.ca northstaradventures.ca A 100% Aboriginal tour company giving guests a truly genuine northern Aboriginal experience! Offering day tours for big Lake Trout and Monster Northern Pike. Visit our website for more information about our summer and winter getaway packages.

Let us show you the North.

SAH NAJI KWE LODGE (867) 371-3144 jrabesca@netkaster.ca rabescasresources.com Operating since 1988, Sah Naji Kwe Lodge is located on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake and accessed via the Mackenzie Hwy #3.

The lodge includes seasonal tent cabins for 16 persons, an allseason lodge accommodating 8-10 persons overnight, and dining and meeting facilities for 20-30 persons. Cultural demonstrations and events performed by the Tlicho Dene native to this area.

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PETERSON’S POINT LAKE LODGE (867) 920-4654 peterson@ssimicro.com petersonspointlake.com Our all-inclusive fly-out trips to Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge will capture your sense of adventure. Catch monster-sized fish and photograph the spectacular Barrens. Comfortable lodge/dining room/lounge and guest cabins, showers. Thoughtfully prepared meals compliment a fantastic day of fishing or photo shooting.

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SANDY POINT LODGE (867) 766-5331 dcooke@arcan.nt.ca spl.yk.com Fly-in fishing lodge on beautiful and expansive Gordon Lake, northeast of Yellowknife and close to the treeline. 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.

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TROPHY LODGE (867) 873-5420 trophylodgenwt@gmail.com trophylodgenwt.com At 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, are as memorable as the Reliance area. World-class Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike are available.

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TRUE NORTH SAFARIS (867) 873-8533 gary@truenorthsafaris.com truenorthsafaris.com Fly-in fishing trips to Mackay Lake and Warburton Bay lodges and day trips from Yellowknife on Great Slave lake. Awesome Northern Pike fishing begins in June. Lake Trout and Grayling fishing can be part of a day trip that includes a pick up at your hotel or home and a shore lunch cooked on a fire.

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(800) 230-5519 info@ArcticFishing.com Trophy “catch and release” fishing on river rapids on Dubawnt Lake and Mosquito Lake. American Plan. Hiking, bird watching, canoeing, rafting. Six months advanced booking. Call for up-to-date rates and travel arrangements.

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WARBURTON BAY LODGE (867) 873-8533 gary@trunorthsafaris.com truenorthsafaris.com Warburton Bay Lodge is 217 km northeast of Yellowknife by float plane in the summer and 257 km on the world famous ice road to the diamond mines in the winter. The 12-person lodge is built on an esker in a sheltered bay near the beginning of the Barrenlands.

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YELLOWKNIFE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

(867) 873-5330 fishing@wattalake.com wattalake.com An all-inclusive fly-in, four fish species wilderness lodge nestled on the Beaulieau River at Watta Lake Falls. Nature walks, canoe paddles, photo opportunities are limitless. Accommodates 12 + persons in six comfortable rooms with private baths. Great food, lounge, deck, fire pit. Guided or unguided. Custom corporate packages for MCIT requests and groups.

(867) 444-8320 ykoutadv@yahoo.ca yellowknifeoutdooradventures.com Offering a variety of day trips on Great Slave Lake. Trophy Pike fishing package, Guided Pike fishing day trips on Great Slave, flyfishing Pike packages.

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YELLOW DOG LODGE (403) 668-9936 gord@yellowdoglodge.ca yellowdoglodge.ca Features great sportfishing and outdoor adventure, a hot tub, sauna, buffet dining, lounge, Internet and satellite TV. A comfortable lodge with three private cabins. We have a self-guided floating tent camp on a 14’ x 28’ steel pontoon barge that sleeps up to four people.

Call for pricing.

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