Trout Rock Lodge Canada Pike Fishing

Fly or Spin Fishing

Plan on booking Trout Rock Lodge early, sometimes two years out. NW Territories is home to the world-famous Great Slave Lake, which is 300 miles long. Trout Rock Wilderness Lodge is in a chain of islands and is the only sportfishing lodge in the 100-mile-long north arm of Great Slave Lake. Trout Rock Lodge was rated the #1 Pike Fishing Destination in the world by Hank (Henry Waszczuk) in Fins & Feathers 2015 Anniversary edition. The Lodge is only a 15-minute floatplane flight from Yellowknife.

Fishing Great Slave Lake

Angler and guide with Trophy-Sized Northern Pike

The fishing areas are protected from northerly winds, which means you can always catch fish. The trophy pike are large due to an abundance of baitfish, no fishing pressure, and a perfect habitat. The Lodge promotes catch-and-release. Single barbless hooks are mandatory.
Fishing Season: Peak season for monster pike is from late May to the third week of July. During the month and every season, a handful of pike, 50-inches or better, are caught. 99% of their clients catch a 40-inch trophy or better during peak season.
Travel Time: The best fishing is close to the Lodge, so you don’t waste time traveling.
While fishing in the cold weedy waters of the North Arm, you'll see the boil of the pike as they stalk their prey. Their attack is ferocious, and several hits may occur before the final strike. Fishing on top with a fly, casting a Moss-Boss, or buzz bait is especially exciting.
Daylight: With sunlight day and night during most of the fishing season, you could be fishing minutes after you’ve landed in the Northwest Territories. This is the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Wildlife: This area is home to hundreds of bald eagles, waterfowl, black bears, moose, lynx, wolves, and wildwood bison.

Fishing Facts:

Boats: 18-foot Jon boats with 40-HP outboards, the perfect combination for fishing the weedy shallows and rocky shoreline of the North Arm. Boats are equipped with a VHF radio, a first aid kit, and life jackets. Two anglers per boat and guide.
Guides: Professional Canadian guides are fully trained in wilderness first aid/CPR and are masters at preparing a Northern Canadian shore lunch from the morning’s catch with all the fixings.
Fishing Hours: You’re guided for a minimum of eight hours per day. In the evenings, you fish from shore near the Lodge, or paying a guide $100.00 per hour for additional hour of guided fishing in a boat.
Fishing Equipment: No fishing tackle, rods, reels, rainwear or boots are provided. A comprehensive tackle and gear list is included in our confirmation packet. Tackle is for sale at the Lodge.
A Fishing License is not included. A non-resident NWT license runs about $40.00 CND.

Typical Fishing Day:
8:00 a.m. Breakfast, then you'll head out with your guide for fishing.
1:00 p.m. Guide-prepared shore lunch, then you'll fish the afternoon.
6:00 p.m. You'll return to the dock.
7:00 p.m. Dinner is served.

Trout Rock Lodge

Timber surrounds the Lodge amidst Great Slave Lake

Trout Rock Lodge has fantastic views of the surrounding wilderness, a fireplace, bathrooms with showers and flush toilets, and a fully licensed lounge. The Lodge hosts up to 16 anglers, with four guests per cabin.
The cabins have electricity and running water but no showers or toilets. Cabin guests use the main lodge facilities (less than a minute’s walk). There is also a separate fourplex building. Each room has two bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom.
Meals: The Lodge serves hearty, home-cooked meals.
Alcohol: Bar drinks are available but not included in the package.
Communications: Free Wi-Fi is available in the main lodge. Cell phones do not work at the Lodge. They recommend using WhatsApp.

Getting to the Lodge:

You'll fly to Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, which is easily accessible from all major North American cities. You’ll take a taxi to Ahmic Air in Old Town Yellowknife, a 15-minute drive from the airport. The Lodge will reimburse the cost, so keep your receipt. You'll need to eat dinner before the flight, and there are several restaurants within walking distance of the floatplane base. Around 7:00 p.m., you'll take a 15-minute floatplane flight to the Lodge; this flight is included in the package. There is a 40-pound luggage weight limit per person for the floatplane.
The night you depart from the Lodge, you’ll need to stay overnight in Yellowknife. The hotel night and meals in Yellowknife are not included in the package.

Trout Rock Lodge

2023 USD Rates:

Two anglers per guide and boat and four anglers per room.
Rates do not include 5% Sales Tax.
Late May thru mid July:
3-nights and 3-full days guided fishing $2,950.00 per person
5-nights and 5-full days guided fishing $4,250.00 per person
7-nights and 7-full days guided fishing $5,250.00 per person

Minimum 2-Person Booking

All packages require a minimum of two people. Single guests are accepted, but the price is double. All cabins host four guests. Guests who request a private room for two people must pay a surcharge of $75.00 per person per night. No surcharge applies for three guests per room. Please call for availability - these packages sell quickly.

Packages Include:

Ground transfers from Yellowknife Airport to the floatplane flight (you’ll be reimbursed at the Lodge for the taxi expense), roundtrip floatplane flight between Yellowknife and the Lodge, lodging and meals at the Lodge, Wi-Fi, and up to eight hours of guided fishing per day.

Packages Do Not Include:

Airfare to Yellowknife, fishing license, fishing tackle or equipment, alcohol, mixers, soda, hotel and meals in Yellowknife, gratuities, 5% GST, Global Rescue coverage, travel insurance, and anything not mentioned under inclusions. As of December 10, 2020, Fishing with Larry now adds a 2.5% convenience fee to all credit card transactions.

Deposit Policy

30% down is due within 14 days of booking, and the balance is due 90 days prior to departure. All packages are minimum two people. The Lodge accepts single guests but the price is double.

Cancellation Policy:

The deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to another party with a $50.00 administration fee. Within 29 to 15-days prior to arrival, the deposit and 50% of the balance is non-refundable. Within 14 to 0 days prior to arrival, 100% is non-refundable. Travel and accident insurance is strongly recommended. The Lodge requires that you sign a release of liability form prior to your adventure.

Trout Rock Lodge