Fishing at Reindeer Lake, North Slave Region, Northwest Territories

• Overview

  Look for Reindeer Lake in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories. Height above sea level is 356 metres. It covers about 48.64 sq km, which means weather matters as much as tactics. Around 128 km of margin, so directions matter more than a general plan. On our North Slave Region list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Yellowknife, is 164 km distant. Further out sit Behchokǫ̀ (172 km) and Hay River (360 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Reindeer Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. North Slave Region records list Arctic grayling, lake trout and slimy sculpin among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Reindeer Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 14°C in July and bottom out at -28°C in January. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early June. Climate figures give an open season running early June to mid October. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Expect Reindeer Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Wecho Lake at 15 km is the sensible second choice. The position on Reindeer Lake is worth confirming on the day.