Fishing Long Lake in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories

• Overview

  You will find Long Lake in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories. It lies 262 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 1.14 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. Some 10 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It is one of the smaller waters we list in North Slave Region. 4.7 km away sits Yellowknife, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Edmonton, 994 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across North Slave Region, recorded fish include Arctic grayling, lake trout and slimy sculpin. The county list is broader than any single water. Treat Long Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 16°C and January near -27°C on the long-run figures. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid May. Averages suggest open water from about mid May through to roughly late October. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Anyone fishing Long Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You can launch from a ramp around 610 m away. Parking within 540 m means no long carry with tackle. There are toilets mapped about 560 m away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Fox Lake at 1.6 km is the nearest alternative. For Long Lake in particular, ask before you travel.