Looking for a good fight, or just a great meal? Anglers can fish for more than nine top species in the Northwest Territories.

Visitors and residents over the age of 16 and under 65 require Northwest Territories fishing licences, available by mail, from government offices or at lodges and convenience stores across the territory.

The summer temperature hovers around 20°C (70°F) with very little rain.

Long, isolated stretches of beautiful scenery in Summer, ice roads in Winter: be prepared

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Boat Rentals

Many communities offer boat rentals so you can find your own exclusive fishing hole. You may find runabouts, inflatables, canoes and kayaks. Ask the locals where to go and make sure you wear a PFD (personal flotation device) - our water is cold!

Boat Rentals

Prelude Lake Marina and Rentals

Renting pontoon boats and Lund fishing boats by the hour or by the day at Prelude Lake.

Yellow Dog Lodge, Inc.

Enjoy the lakes and the rivers that surround our pristine wilderness by renting a boat and motor. We also have other rentals available like spin fishing rods and reels, kayaks, canoes and paddle boats.

Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures

We rent 18 and 20 foot aluminum Lund boats on Great Slave Lake in Old Town Yellowknife. Our boats are powered with 50-60-90 -115-125 hp motors. Daily and weekly rates. www.yellowknifeoutdooradventures.com

Omega Marine

Boat and motor rentals. Inflatables from 10 to 15 feet w/ 3.5 - 18 hp motors, available as fly and go package or tow and go. Rentals include PFDs, safety equipment and gasoline. Advanced booking is highly recommended. Satellite phones are available for rent. Propeller sales and repairs w/ over...

Snowshoe Inn

Motel overlooking the Mackenzie River in Fort Providence.

Sambaa K'e Development Corporation

The most recent archaeological evidence indicates that Sambaa Ke (Trout Lake) has been a traditional fishing site for at least 2000 years. There is a simple reason for this fact: the size and quality of the fish. For the past 30 years, Sambaa Ke has operated a small rustic fishing...