Martin Lake Fishing in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories

• Overview

  Martin Lake lies within the bounds of North Slave Region, Northwest Territories. The surface lies 276 metres up. About 3.01 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The outline measures near 28 km, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. It is one of the smaller waters we list in North Slave Region. Yellowknife at 9.4 km is the nearest place to stop. It is 1000 km to Edmonton, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Martin Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for North Slave Region cover Arctic grayling, lake trout and slimy sculpin. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Martin Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -27°C in January up to 16°C in July. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late May. The water is typically free of ice between late May and late October. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Martin Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Landing Lake, 3.2 km away. Signs at Martin Lake carry more weight than any list.