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GEOGRAPHY
Wood Buffalo Main centre: Fort Smith Located at the end of the Mackenzie Highway, the Wood Buffalo region is home to one of the largest parks on earth, found in the boreal wilderness and home to the wood bison. Popular fishing lakes include Scott Lake, Selwyn Lake, Snowbird Lake and Kasba Lake. Great Slave Gateway Main centre: Hay River Great Slave Lake is one of the largest and deepest freshwater lakes on the planet, the second largest lake within Canada and home to excellent fishing. Whitefish Lake, Nonacho Lake, Taltson Lake, Lady Grey Lake, Rutledge Lake and Thubun Lakes also offer rewarding fishing opportunities. Northern Frontier & Yellowknife Main centre: Yellowknife These regions straddle Great Slave Lake and are home to the Northwest Territories' capital, Yellowknife. With numerous lakes and rivers, many of which have yet to be named, the Northern Frontier and Yellowknife offer the heaviest concentration of fly-in fishing lodges in the province.
Main centre: Fort Simpson This region boasts unspoiled rivers, canyons, gorges and alpine tundra in the Nahanni National Park Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While it offers the fewest opportunities for fishing, there are two mountain lodges that cater to anglers and other adventure seekers. Dehcho Main centres: Fort Liard and Fort Providence The Dehcho region possesses many waterfall-viewing opportunities, including the Sambaa Deh Falls and Coral Falls, Lady Evelyn Falls, McNallie Creek Falls, Louise Falls and Alexandra Falls. Excellent fishing can be had both on Trout Lake and near the Lady Evelyn Falls. Mackenzie Heartland Main centre: Norman Wells Situated in Mackenzie Heartland is Great Bear Lake, the largest lake entirely within the borders of Canada. Choice fishing can be found on Colville Lake as well as on Great Bear Lake. Western Arctic Main centre: Inuvik The spectacular Mackenzie Delta, found in this most northern of regions, is home to approximately 25,000 changing lakes. The region also boasts fishing experiences on the Arctic Ocean.
Transportation to many fishing destination communities and lodges is based from Yellowknife, Fort Smith or Norman Wells, from where visitors usually travel to fishing spots by bush plane. Visitors can access Yellowknife by air or road. There are daily flights into Yellowknife from Edmonton, Alberta and weekly flights from Ottawa, Ontario. Fort Smith can be accessed via Highway 5 or on weekly flights from Yellowknife. Norman Wells is accessible only by air from Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife and Inuvik daily. CLIMATE Visitors coming to the Northwest Territories can expect mildly warm temperatures in the summer and very little rainfall, making for prime fishing conditions. Temperatures on the mainland average between 8°C and 21°C (46°F to 70°F) during July and August. Winters are long, cold and dark with temperatures that can reach -50°C (-60°F) accompanied by arctic blizzards and whiteouts, making travel impossible. Ice fishing usually occurs during the spring months (April and May) with temperatures typically ranging between -20 °C and 5°C (-4°F and 41°F).
In order to ensure the preservation of future fish stocks within the Northwest Territories, there are a number of enforced regulations and licenses that visitors need to be aware of. Information is outlined in the Sport Fishing Regulations Guide, provided by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Visitors between the ages of 16 and 65 must purchase a Northwest Territories sport fishing licence, available from government offices and fishing lodges within the province. Catch limits are provided at the time of the license purchase. While the sport fishing license is valid in most areas, there are several exceptions that require an additional license or special permission. Some of these areas include the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Gwich'in Settlement Region, Sahtu Settlement Region, fisheries management areas on Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake, and national parks. Catch and release fishing is encouraged in the Northwest Territories because fish populations take a long time to renew due to the slow maturation of fish in cold arctic waters. Visitors wishing to fillet their fish must leave the skin on to help determine the species of fish. Two fillets are considered one fish. FISHING TRIPS While anglers can arrange their own accommodation, dining, tours, transportation and rentals, many visitors find that booking with a fly-in, all-inclusive lodge is not only a fun and productive vacation, but also a more relaxing one. As well as all-inclusive lodges, visitors can choose from numerous housekeeping lodges, day trip tours and rental companies. Many secluded, all-inclusive lodges offer packages that may include charter jet service, accommodation, dining, fishing licenses and full-service guided fishing trips. Lodges may also feature amenities such as indoor plumbing, maid service, fireplaces, phones, wireless Internet, satellite TVs, hot tubs, saunas and lounges. Beverages, tips for the guides and maid service, equipment rentals not part of the package such as snowmobiles or ATVs, and extra activities such as dog sledding, cultural tours or craft workshops are normally additional costs. Anglers looking for a more independent adventure may wish to consider housekeeping lodges. These lodges offer accommodation with kitchen facilities as well as use of boats and motors with guides being optional. Packages at these lodges may also include charter flights. Visitors seeking a less structured vacation may prefer to contract with a fishing outfitter that offers day trips. These tour companies provide charter trips, boat and gear rentals, and guiding services. Experienced anglers wishing to go completely solo will find a number of boat rental companies within many of the communities. These visitors will need to make their own accommodation, dining and transportation arrangements as well as bring their own gear. This is not advisable for those who are unfamiliar with the area or have no wilderness experience. If you enjoyed this feature, take a look at these great WorldWeb.com articles: • Outdoor Adventure in the Yukon: A Hunting & Fishing Guide • Camping in the Northwest Territories PHOTOS COURTESY OF:
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