Under NEW Ownership - June 2025
Yellowknife Sportfishing Adventures / Fish'N the Arctic
Welcome to Yellowknife Sportfishing Adventures - Next Generation, your premier guided sportfishing and wilderness experience on Great Slave Lake, offering world-class fishing for trophy Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Inconnu and Arctic Grayling, along with winter ice fishing adventures for 5 Months of the year, since 2017. With a proven track record, high-end boats and gear, and a loyal client base, Yellowknife Sportfishing combines authentic northern hospitality with professional outfitting to deliver unforgettable experiences in one of Canada’s last true frontiers.
Spring (May–June)
Inconnu / Northern Pike / Lake Trout / Arctic Grayling
Spring Pike Fishing – Early season trophy pike on Great Slave Lake’s warming shallows. Sight fishing and casting along shorelines.
Ice Edge Trolling - (Limited 1-2 Week Window) – Unique chance to fish along the melting ice edge and fish for Lake Trout and the elusive Inconnu of Great Slave Lake.
Midnight Sun Fishing – 24-hour daylight, unforgettable golden-hour angling.
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Yellowknife River – Guided fishing tours up the Yellowknife River, with shore lunch options.
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Fly Fishing – Sight fishing Giant Pike in the shallows and Inconnu in the Bay or Arctic Grayling on dry flies.
Summer (July–August)
Lake Trout & Arctic Grayling
East Arm Day Trips ​​& Expeditions – Travel into the world-famous East Arm of Great Slave Lake and fish for sized Lake Trout and Arctic Grayling. Stay over at our Island Beach camp or pioneer your own path to new fishing destinations and camp next to the fish.
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Canoe and Kayak Water Taxi – Load up your boats and gear and head out to the East Arm. Paddle back home or arrange a pickup time at your desired destination after your adventure.
​Yellowknife River Walleye - Mid July to Mid August the Walleye move into feed for a few weeks. This window doesn't last long as big schools of Walleye migrate into Yellowknife River to feed for a few weeks, before heading back out into the big lake.
Fall (September–October)
Northern Pike / Whitefish / Inconnu
Fall Pike Fishing – Late-season feeding frenzies in cooling water along weed edges and shorelines.
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Inconnu – Hunt for the legendary Arctic Tarpon in Great Slave Lake as they return to Yellowknife Bay to feed in the fall.​
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Yellowknife River & Tartan Rapids Whitefish and Cisco Run
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Summer Adventure Rigs
Your adventure awaits!
20' Hews Craft Jet Boat
Our 200hp Jet Boat will help you navigate the shallow waters of the Yellowknife River and the North Arm, with ease. Go where other boats cannot go! With a full canopy and electric bow mount we can hunt down your trophy fish in the shallows. This boat is ideal for 2-3 people.
20' Kingfisher Falcon
Take your adventure up a notch with our 20' Kingfisher Falcon, equipped with Live Scope and Panoptic's Technology. Easily navigate uncharted waters to new hidden fishing locations and hunt down Trophy Lake Trout, Inconnu and Northern Pike. Need an extra boat to bring all your buddies on fishing expedition, no problem! This boat is both East Arm and North Arm worthy and ideal for 2-3 people.
24' Kingfisher Escape
Big Lake Camping Expeditions are a breeze with the payload of our Big Lake Boat. Load up the family or bring out the Boy's on a Multi Day Fishing Adventure. Complete with a Hard Top Canopy, to shield you from the weather. Load up your Canoes and Kayaks and we will drop you off at your desired destination and pick you up when your done exploring! This boat is ideal for 4-5 people.