Trophy Lodge
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
A housekeeping fishing lodge at the former Fort Reliance RCMP post on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, with a 58 pound lake trout mounted on site.
Overview
Trophy Lodge is a remote fishing lodge on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. It sits at Fort Reliance, at the extreme eastern end of the lake. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police established a detachment there in 1927 to monitor trapping on the barren lands, and the post closed in 1965. The lodge keeps the feel of a rugged northern outpost.
The operation is a single lodge with no outposts. Its mailing address is in Yellowknife, and the lodge is 170 air miles from the city. Guests fish for lake trout, Arctic grayling and northern pike.
The lodge uses housekeeping accommodation rather than a full service lodge setup. The area has recently been designated a Canadian national park, and it has numerous rivers, rock formations, birds and wildlife.
Highlights
The Fishing
Fishing centers on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, one of the world's largest lakes. Lake trout and Arctic grayling are abundant. Northern pike, whitefish and inconnu are also available. Lake trout of 5 to 10 pounds are normal and fish of 20 to 40 pounds count as trophies.
Lake trout can be trolled or jigged with spin cast reels, 10 to 20 pound nylon line and a variety of bait. Fly anglers also catch trout, particularly in the rivers, where Arctic grayling are caught as well. A 58 pound lake trout is mounted at the lodge for guests to see.
Accommodations
The lodge accommodates 16 guests in four fully equipped housekeeping units. Each unit has a furnace, hot water shower, fridge and stove.
Bedding, cooking supplies, nets and life jackets are all supplied. A small general store on site stocks necessities, including lures. The lodge is a former RCMP outpost, and the owners have added to it over time.
Fish Species
What They Offer
Amenities available at one or more of this outfitter's properties.
Boats included
Getting There
Trophy Lodge is at Fort Reliance, at the extreme eastern end of Great Slave Lake. Guests travel via Yellowknife, which is 170 air miles away. By boat the distance is 275 miles.
Guests should confirm transport arrangements with the lodge when booking.
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