Fishing in Northwest Territories
6 regions · 233 verified fishing spots · 30+ species
The Northwest Territories are home to Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake, two of the greatest lake trout fisheries on Earth, plus world-class Arctic char, Arctic grayling, northern pike, and the mighty Mackenzie River.
Fishing Regulations
- Only barbless hooks are permitted for angling in the Northwest Territories.
- Live fish may not be used as bait. Gaffs prohibited. Snagging prohibited.
13 species limits are shown per spot in the CatchTales app.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Great Bear Lake & Sahtu
Great Bear Lake, Great Bear River, Deline, Norman Wells
37 spots
Great Slave Lake & Southern NWT
Great Slave Lake, Slave River, Hay River, Taltson River
38 spots
Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast
Mackenzie River, Tree River, Coppermine River, Inuvik Area
40 spots
North Slave & Barrenlands
Lac la Martre, Snare Lake, Snare River, Faber Lake
39 spots
Yellowknife & East Arm
Great Slave Lake, Prelude Lake, Gordon Lake, Frame Lake
40 spots
Mackenzie River Valley
Mackenzie River, South Nahanni River, Liard River, Willow Lake
39 spots
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