Lost Reindeer Lakes in Inuvik Region: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Inuvik Region in Northwest Territories is where Lost Reindeer Lakes sits. It lies 278 metres above sea level. At roughly 15.93 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. There is roughly 21 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. You are 58 km from Inuvik. Anchorage is the closest city, 1120 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lost Reindeer Lakes

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Open biodiversity records for Inuvik Region list Arctic charr. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Lost Reindeer Lakes rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 13°C and January reads -27°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Ice-out usually falls in early June, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The lid tends to go about early June and return around early October. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Lost Reindeer Lakes rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. North Caribou Lake sits 8.9 km off and takes the overflow. Signs at Lost Reindeer Lakes carry more weight than any list.