Creek Lake near Yellowknife: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Creek Lake in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories. It stands 217 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 62 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is one of the smaller waters we list in North Slave Region. Nearest town is Yellowknife, 18 km off. The big place round here is Edmonton, 993 km distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Creek Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for North Slave Region include Arctic grayling, lake trout and slimy sculpin. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Creek Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 16°C; the cold one sits at -26°C. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. Average temperatures cross freezing around late May in spring and again near late October in autumn. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Creek Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Egg Lake sits 1.9 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Creek Lake is worth confirming on the day.