Kozo Lake, Northwest Territories: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kozo Lake lies in South Slave Region, in Northwest Territories. The water sits 283 metres up. Surface area runs to roughly 3.89 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. Around 45 km of margin, so directions matter more than a general plan. Our South Slave Region list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Fort Smith, 75 km away. Hay River lies 266 km off, Yellowknife another 282 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Kozo Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. South Slave Region records list Arctic grayling, lake trout, Arctic charr and slimy sculpin among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Kozo Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -26°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Once it clears, about mid May, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up sits around mid May on average, with the water closing again about late October. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That is the shape of the year on Kozo Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Pilot Lake, 24 km out. For Kozo Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.