Lake of the Rock in South Slave Region: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Lake of the Rock in South Slave Region, Northwest Territories. The country here is northern bush. It measures some 4.47 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. With about 39 km of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. It is a small entry by South Slave Region standards. The nearest town is Yellowknife, 153 km away. Alternatives close at hand: 24 km away is Aquila Bay. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake of the Rock

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across South Slave Region include Arctic grayling, lake trout, Arctic charr and slimy sculpin. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Lake of the Rock light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -26°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. 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. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Lake of the Rock.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Aquila Bay, 24 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Lake of the Rock locally before you travel.