Gravel Hill Lake Fishing in South Slave Region, Northwest Territories

• Overview

  Gravel Hill Lake lies in South Slave Region, Northwest Territories. The bank is 303 metres above sea level. Baker Lake lies 460 km from the water. Then Fort Smith, 493 km, and Arviat, 531 km. Alternatives close at hand: Sid Lake 15 km away, Muskeg Lake sits 16 km out, Mary Lake 30 km away, Crawford Lake sits 37 km out and Carey Lake 45 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Gravel Hill Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across South Slave Region, recorded fish include Arctic grayling, lake trout, Arctic charr and slimy sculpin. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Gravel Hill Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 12°C for July and -28°C for January. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Winter locks it down, and mid June brings it back. Ice clears near mid June and comes back about mid October in a typical year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It holds true on Gravel Hill Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Sid Lake sits 15 km off and takes the overflow. Rules at Gravel Hill Lake are worth checking on the day.