Fishing in Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast
Explore fishing in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast of Northwest Territories. Mackenzie River, Tree River, Coppermine
The Mackenzie Delta offers unique fishing for inconnu, Arctic grayling, and northern pike in a vast maze of channels and lakes. The delta's productive waters support healthy fish populations in a unique Arctic wetland environment.
1. Mackenzie River (Arctic Grayling, Inconnu, Northern Pike)
Mackenzie Delta, Northwest TerritoriesThe Mackenzie Delta offers unique fishing for inconnu, Arctic grayling, and northern pike in a vast maze of channels and lakes. The delta's productive waters support healthy fish populations in a unique Arctic wetland environment.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Inconnu · Limit: DCL 5 / possession 10
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Mackenzie River →
2. Tree River (Arctic Char)
Tree River area, Northwest TerritoriesThe Tree River is one of the most famous Arctic char rivers in Canada. It produces large, brilliantly coloured Arctic char averaging 5-10 pounds in a short, powerful run. Fly-in lodges provide access to this premier char fishery.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
3. Coppermine River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Kugluktuk areaThe Coppermine River offers excellent Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing on the Arctic coast. The river is longer and more accessible than the Tree River, with good char runs and excellent grayling populations.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Coppermine River →
4. Inuvik Area (Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Inuvik areaThe Inuvik area offers northern pike and Arctic grayling fishing in the many lakes and rivers this Arctic community. The Dempster Highway provides road access to excellent fishing opportunities.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
5. Husky Lakes (Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Husky Lakes area, Inuvik regionThe Husky Lakes offer Arctic grayling, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in a chain of lakes in the Inuvik region. Accessible by road from Inuvik.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
6. Tuktoyaktuk Area (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Tuktoyaktuk area, Beaufort Sea coastThe Tuktoyaktuk area offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the lakes and rivers this Arctic coastal community. The Tuktoyaktuk Highway provides road access from Inuvik.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Tuktoyaktuk Area →
7. Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary (Arctic Char, Northern Pike)
Kendall Island area, Mackenzie DeltaThe waters around the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary in the outer Mackenzie Delta offer Arctic char and northern pike fishing in a protected natural area.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary →
8. Anderson River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Anderson River area, Northwest TerritoriesThe Anderson River offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing flowing into the Beaufort Sea. A remote river with excellent char runs.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
9. Horton River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Horton River area, Northwest TerritoriesThe Horton River offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing flowing into Franklin Bay on the Beaufort Sea. A remote wilderness river in the NWT Arctic.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
10. Brock River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Brock River area, Anderson River watershedThe Brock River offers Arctic grayling and Arctic char fishing in the Anderson River watershed.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
11. Hornaday River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Hornaday River area, eastern NWT ArcticThe Hornaday River offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing flowing into Dolphin and Union Strait on the Arctic coast.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
12. Roscoe River (Arctic Char)
Roscoe River area, eastern NWT ArcticThe Roscoe River offers Arctic char fishing flowing into Amundsen Gulf on the Arctic coast of the eastern NWT.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
13. Kugaluk River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Kugaluk River area, Northwest TerritoriesThe Kugaluk River offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing on the Arctic coast. A productive river with good char runs.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
14. Rae River (Arctic Coast)
Rae River area, Northwest TerritoriesThe Rae River offers Arctic char fishing on the Arctic coast. A smaller river with productive char runs in summer.
15. Richardson River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Richardson River area, Mackenzie DeltaThe Richardson River offers Arctic grayling and northern pike fishing in the Mackenzie Delta region.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Richardson River →
16. Peel Channel (Eel, Inconnu, Northern Pike)
Peel Channel area, Mackenzie DeltaThe Peel Channel of the Mackenzie Delta offers inconnu and northern pike fishing in one of the delta's main channels.
- Inconnu · Limit: DCL 5 / possession 10
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
17. Aklavik Area (Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Aklavik area, Mackenzie DeltaThe Aklavik area in the Mackenzie Delta offers northern pike and Arctic grayling fishing. The community is accessible by ice road in winter and by boat or air in summer.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
18. Mackenzie Bay (Arctic Char, Cod)
Mackenzie Bay area, Beaufort SeaMackenzie Bay offers Arctic char and Arctic cod fishing in the Beaufort Sea at the mouth of the Mackenzie River. The nutrient-rich waters support diverse marine life.
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
19. Pelly Lake (Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Pelly Lake area, Mackenzie DeltaPelly Lake in the Mackenzie Delta offers northern pike and Arctic grayling fishing in a large delta lake.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
20. Campbell Lake (Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Campbell Lake area, Northwest TerritoriesCampbell Lake offers northern pike and Arctic grayling fishing with road access from the community. A popular local fishing spot.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
21. Travaillant Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Travaillant Lake area, Mackenzie DeltaTravaillant Lake offers northern pike and lake trout fishing in the Mackenzie Delta region.
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Travaillant Lake →
22. Sitidgi Lake (Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Sitidgi Lake area, Mackenzie DeltaSitidgi Lake offers northern pike and Arctic grayling fishing in the Mackenzie Delta region.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
23. Angmalatuk Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Angmalatuk Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Angmalatuk Lake →
24. Angus Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Angus Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
25. Attoe Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Attoe Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
26. Aubry Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Aubry Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
27. Qalii (Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, Northern Pike, Inconnu, Lake Trout)
Qalii, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Char · Limit: DCL 4 / possession 7
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Inconnu · Limit: DCL 5 / possession 10
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
28. Barney Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Barney Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
29. Bathing Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Bathing Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
30. Beaver Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Beaver Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
31. Bekere Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Bekere Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
32. Bernadette Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Bernadette Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Bernadette Lake →
33. Berrigan Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Berrigan Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
34. Bertrand Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Bertrand Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
35. Bertran Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Bertran Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
36. Bessonette Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Bessonette Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Boat Launch: Bessonette Lake →
37. Betalamea Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Betalamea Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
38. Betty Ray Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Betty Ray Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
39. Beuchat Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Beuchat Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
40. Bewick Lake (Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Bewick Lake, Northwest TerritoriesNamed lake in the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast region of Northwest Territories.
- Northern Pike · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Arctic Grayling · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
- Lake Trout · Limit: DCL 3 / possession 5
Fishing Tips for the Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Northwest Territories; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Mackenzie Delta & Arctic Coast waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Northwest Territories
- Great Bear Lake & Sahtu
- Great Slave Lake & Southern NWT
- Mackenzie River Valley
- North Slave & Barrenlands
- Yellowknife & East Arm
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