Northern Pike (esox lucius) are the fastest freshwater fish in the world!
Enodah Wilderness Travel Ltd. and Trout Rock Lodge have catered to anglers from all over the world for more than 20 years. Our mission is to put trophy size pike on the end of your line. Anglers come to Great Slave Lake with very high expectations. They never leave disappointed. Monster Pike are everywhere!
- Only sportfishing lodge in the 100 miles long North Arm of Great Slave Lake.
- Rated #1 Pike Fishing Destination in the world by Hank (Henry Waszczuk) in Fins & Skins special anniversary edition 2015.
- In-Fisherman Field Editor Matt Straw rates Trout Rock Lodge among the top spots in his list. He says “the lodge location in an archipelago formed by thousands of islands, protects some of the most expansive far northern pike habitats on earth.” Straw says “you’ll find lots of trophy pike over 40 inches long.” And he reports more 50-inch pike are caught here every year than anywhere he’s been.
Why are the pike so big up here?
We are the only sportfishing lodge in the North Arm of Great Slave Lake.
There is an abundance of baitfish, no fishing pressure, catch and release policy, perfect habitat, thousands of unexplored islands and shallow weedy bays, and a world-famous lake that is 300 miles long. That’s just for openers!
You could spend several lifetimes on Great Slave Lake and never fish the same place twice. Better still, the absolute best fishing holes are very close to the Lodge. No time is wasted traveling to the fishing grounds.
Even the everyday shakers are healthy and savage and will arm wrestle with you right to the boat. Really big pike peel line from the start, shake your shoulders and run time and time again. It’s a special kind of day landing a four-foot pike. 99% of our clients catch a 40″ trophy or better during peak season, late May to late July.
Fishing on top with a fly rod, casting a Moss-Boss, or buzz bait is especially exciting. You can actually see the boil of the Pike as they stalk their prey. Their attack is ferocious and several hits may occur before the final strike.
We promote catch & release. Single barbless hooks are mandatory.
Your Guide
The valuable experience and traditional knowledge of our guides are unmatched. Trout Rock Lodge employs professional guides from all over Canada. They are masters at preparing a Northern Canadian shore lunch of filets from the morning’s catch with all the fixings. Most of our guests prefer a Great Northern Pike shore lunch, hands down, over Walleye!
We use 18′ radio-equipped Jon boats with 40 HP outboards. These boats and motors are the perfect combinations for fishing the weedy shallows and rocky shoreline of the North Arm.
Summer Fishing Package
Hit the waters of the North Arm of Great Slave Lake for a multiple-day excursion to Trout Rock Lodge for the world’s best Trophy Northern Pike fishing.
3 Full Days of Fishing
US $3,350.00 + GST per person
5 Full Day of Fishing
US $4,650.00 + GST per person
7 Full Day of Fishing
US $5,650.00 + GST per person
*Prices effective as of 2024 season
Package Includes
- Pick up at Yellowknife airport
- Floatplane from Yellowknife to Trout Rock Lodge return
- Accommodations and meals at the lodge
- Boat and motor with 1 guide per 2 guests
Package Does Not Include
- Fishing licenses,
- Taxes, Accident insurance, Cancellation insurance,
- Fishing tackle (for sale at the lodge), Alcoholic or mixed beverages (licensed lounge at the lodge),
- Accommodations in, or en route to Yellowknife,
- Gratuities
*Balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. All prices subject to change without notice.
Day Trip from Yellowknife Package
If you are on a busy schedule and just want to get away for a day, Trout Rock Lodge is the perfect destination. It is located only 15-minutes by floatplane from Yellowknife and you can fly out at 8 o’clock in the morning, relax and fish all day and still be back in Yellowknife for dinner at 6:00 PM.
Day Trip from Yellowknife Package
$795.00 USD + GST per person (minimum two people)
Package Includes
- Floatplane from Yellowknife to the “Rock” and back
- 8 hours of guided fishing
- Canadian shore lunch
- Rod & reel and life jackets
Package Does Not Include
- Fishing license (link in footer),
- Taxes, Accident insurance, Cancellation insurance,
- Fishing tackle (for sale at the lodge),
- Accommodations in, or en route to Yellowknife,
- Gratuities
Northwest Territories Fishing License
Regardless if you are a Northwest Territories (NWT) resident or a visitor, you need an NWT Fishing License issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Licenses can be purchased online or in-person in Yellowknife prior to arriving at Trout Rock Lodge.