Lake of the Enemy Fishing Guide, South Slave Region, Northwest Territories

• Overview

  Lake of the Enemy lies in South Slave Region, Northwest Territories. It lies 409 metres above sea level. At 134.42 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. The outline is heavily broken, with arms and bays reaching well back from the main body. It is among the larger waters listed here for South Slave Region. 254 km away sits Yellowknife, the nearest town. Edmonton is the closest city, 1153 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake of the Enemy

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. 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. Lake of the Enemy gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 13°C for July and -28°C for January. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early June. The open-water window runs from around early June to about mid October in an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It holds true on Lake of the Enemy more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Reid Lake, 13 km away. Check the position on Lake of the Enemy before loading the car.