Mattberry Lake Fishing in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories

• Overview

  Mattberry Lake lies within the bounds of North Slave Region, Northwest Territories. It sits at 245 metres above sea level. At 75.81 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. The form is ragged, which puts a lot of structure within casting range. It is among the larger waters listed here for North Slave Region. The town to know is Behchokǫ̀, 143 km out. Yellowknife is 197 km and Hay River 363 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Mattberry Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across North Slave Region, recorded fish include Arctic grayling, lake trout and slimy sculpin. The county list is broader than any single water. At Mattberry Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 15°C; by January the average is down near -30°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late May. Break-up sits around late May on average, with the water closing again about mid October. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. The season on Mattberry Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Basler Lake at 15 km is the sensible second choice. For Mattberry Lake in particular, ask before you travel.