NWT Fishing Lodge Adventure
Fly-in fishing adventure targeting lake trout and arctic grayling in the Northwest Territories, departing by float plane from Yellowknife.
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Northern adventures and exceptional fishing in the heart of the Northwest Territories
Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting is a fishing outfitter in the heart of Ab. It offers 1 lodging (up to 20 guests) and 3 lakes. Featured species: Lake trout / charr, Arctic grayling and Black bear. About 7 h 12 drive from Calgary.
Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting is located in Alberta. The closest service town is Hughendon.
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Fly-in fishing adventure targeting lake trout and arctic grayling in the Northwest Territories, departing by float plane from Yellowknife.
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Main fishing lodge spanning over 3,000 square feet featuring scenic views, warm wood decor, Wi-Fi access, and hot showers. It also includes guest cabins equipped with thermostatically controlled heat that accommodate four guests each.
See details — Aylmer Lake LodgeWaters
3 water bodies on the territory, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.
Lake
Aylmer Lake is a vast body of water known for its exceptional fishing for trophy lake trout and arctic grayling, accessible directly from the lodge.
Lake
Connected to Aylmer Lake via the Thanakoie narrows, Clinton-Coldon Lake ranks among the top lakes in Canada for lake trout fishing.
River
The Thanakoie River is a popular destination for fly fishing and spin casting, holding large lake trout and arctic grayling.
Cabins on this water body
Hunting and fishing
The following fish species can be caught at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting, AB: Lake trout / charr, Arctic grayling.
The following game species can be hunted at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting, AB: Black bear.
Getting there
101 Princess Avenue West, Hughendon
The adventure typically begins in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. From there, a floatplane flight of approximately 227 miles transports visitors directly to camp in about an hour and a half of scenic flying. For certain hunting trips, road travel is also possible from Yellowknife to the zones operated by the team.
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Patti and Kevin McNeil welcome you to the Canadian Far North for a wild nature adventure. Located in the Northwest Territories, the establishment offers trips focused on lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing, particularly on Aylmer Lake. Hunting enthusiasts will find spot-and-stalk black bear expeditions, as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing and aurora borealis sightings. Comfortable cabin accommodations and home-cooked meals round out this immersive experience guided by a passionate team dedicated to land conservation.
The territory is located in the country's north, just south of the Arctic Circle, where the boreal forest gives way to tundra and the vast Barren Lands. This isolated sector, marked by GPS coordinates, extends around Aylmer Lake as well as numerous crystal-clear lakes, rivers, and streams. The terrain combines tundra vegetation, wild berries, and pristine northern aquatic environments, offering a setting of total isolation free from urban noise. Access to the facilities is primarily by air via floatplane from Yellowknife or by roads and waterways depending on the specific hunting zones used.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting offers: Fishing. The species found on the territory are Lake trout / charr, Arctic grayling, Black bear.
1 lodgings are available on the territory, hosting up to 20 guests.
The adventure typically begins in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. From there, a floatplane flight of approximately 227 miles transports visitors directly to camp in about an hour and a half of scenic flying. For certain hunting trips, road travel is also possible from Yellowknife to the zones operated by the team.
Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting is located in Ab.
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