Combo Trophy Fishing & Wildlife Viewing Packages

Northwest Territories & Nunavut, Canada

#42 lb lake trout on Whitefish Lake, NWT

Daily commuter flights service Stoney Rapids from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

To begin this unique fishing adventure, participants must make their way to Sasktaoon Saskatchewan, to catch a commuter flight north to the community of Stoney Rapids, near the Northwest Territories border. From there our tirp' begins as you board a floatplane charter to fly the final 250 airmiles north to Whitefish Lake and the Upper Thelon River - to one of the most remote locations and fishing camps on mainland North America!

Click here to learn more details on how to travel and join our unique Arctic fishing trips.

 

we utilize safe and efficent float-equipped aircraft to access our remote fishing trips

 

Landing at the camp - Whitefish Lake

 

New lodge quonset on Whitefsih Lake

 

Dining in the new Lodge - great meals are served here!

 

The Great Canadian Wilderness main camp on Whitefish Lake, Upper Thelon River, NWT, Canada

The Great Canadian main camp on Whitefish Lake, Upper Thelon River, NWT, Canada

 

We supply 16' & 18' boats with 15-50 HP Yamaha motors; all mixed gas required per boat; a satellite telephone, first aid supplies; and marked lake charts.   We often have part-time aircraft at the camp during the week for emergency use.

 

5 course diinner served t the lodge

BIG trout spools out the light line and makes er 'sing'... sometime battles last for more than an hour!

 

We are proud to offer in service our new high-powered pontoon boat - the 'Boo Barge'.  Flown in & built on-site, we motorized it with a 60 hp Yamaha.  It has proven to be a super-stable platform for fly-fishing while anchored or drifting over the trout spawning reefs; or for slow trolling in comfort!

 

d casting the reefs!

 

You will be based from this comfortable, catered and well-protected camp for eight days, after which you will return by float aircraft back to Stoeny Rapids, and 'civilization'.  During your week with us you will be at one of the most remote locations on earth - and on one the most incredible fishing & wildlife adventures of your life!

 

BIG northern pike on Thelon - #24 lbs this one!

Sleeping hut accommodations for every two people: heated, insulated, warm and comfy!

r on Whitefish Lake

 

The fishing in the brief Arctic summer is absolutely awesome!  Lake trout are usually in relatively shallow water the entire season, trolling produces as many as 30-100 trout per day per boat (two fishermen), with record days producing as many as 115!  Trout average from the 6 -15 lbs, with many caught weekly in the 20-40 lb range.  Arctic grayling on the upper Thelon River is truly world-class, with fly-rod or ultra-light producing 40-50 at a standing.  The grayling here average 2.5 - 4 lbs.!  On calm evenings, BIG lake grayling will often come in and surface feed right off the camp beach!

 

Caribou water crossing on Whitefish Lake - the UpperThelon rivewr, NWT / photo by Glen Grambo

 

Depending on the time of summer that you decide you join us, you can choose to take some from fishing to hike and explore to attempt to see wild tundra wolves & their pups during the den cycle; see pre-historic like musk-oxen herds; perhaps view Arctic fox during the den cycle along with thier kit; and migrating and grazing barrenground caribou on their late summer range. From mid-August & later, one often can see fantastic displays of northern lights!

 

All of our fishing expeditions apply 'catch & release' fish management - meaning that all fish are released, except for those which we eat while at camp, or during shorelunches.

Click here to make a reservation on your 2008 or 2009 fishing trip!

American Plan Fishing Departures - 2008

Single:  $4,595.00 USD // $4,595.00 CDN
Double: $8,450.00 USD // $8,450.00 CDN

 Rates do not include GST tax

DATES
TOTAL SEATS
SPACE AVAILABLE
* July 18-25, 2008
16
0
* July 25-August 1, 2008
16
0
* August 1-8, 2008
16
0
* August 8-15, 2008
16
0
* August 15-22, 2008
16
0
* August 22-29. 2008
16
2

Click here to print off the 2008 fishing trip calendar & rates in PDF format

Click here to print off the 2009 fishing trip calendar & rates in PDF format

Click here to download & print our general fishing and lure information in PDF format

American Plan Fishing Departures - 2009

Single:  $4,595.00 USD // $4,595.00 CDN
Double: $8,450.00 USD // $8,450.00 CDN

 Rates do not include GST tax

DATES
TOTAL SEATS
SPACE AVAILABLE
* July 17-24, 2009
16
9
* July 24-29, 2009
16
16
* July 29 -August 7, 2009
16
7
* August 7-14, 2009
16
16
* August 14-21, 2009
16
8
* August 21-28. 2009
16
5

Click here to make a reservation on your 2008 or 2009 fishing trip!



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