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Blue Buck Guiding & OutfittingFishing & hunting outfitter

In Hughendon, AB·648 km from Calgary

Fishing
Activities
Lake trout / charr · Arctic grayling · Black bear
Key species
1 cabin · 20 guests
Capacity

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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.

The territory

Where the outfitter is located

Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting is located in Alberta. The closest service town is Hughendon.

Species on the territory

  • Lake trout / charr
  • Arctic grayling
  • Black bear
Activities & rates

Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting packages

Packages — Fishing

NWT Fishing Lodge Adventure

On request

Fly-in fishing adventure targeting lake trout and arctic grayling in the Northwest Territories, departing by float plane from Yellowknife.

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Lodgings

Cabins available at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting

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Aylmer Lake Lodge – Aylmer Lake Lodge

Aylmer Lake Lodge

Rivière Thanakoie

  • Up to 20 guests
  • 1 bedrooms

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 Lodge

Waters

3 Water bodies at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting

3 water bodies on the territory, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.

By species

Lake

Lac Aylmer

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.

  • Truite Grise
  • Ombre arctique
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Lake

Lac Clinton-Coldon

Connected to Aylmer Lake via the Thanakoie narrows, Clinton-Coldon Lake ranks among the top lakes in Canada for lake trout fishing.

  • Truite Grise
  • Ombre arctique
See details — Lac Clinton-Coldon

River

Rivière Thanakoie

The Thanakoie River is a popular destination for fly fishing and spin casting, holding large lake trout and arctic grayling.

  • Truite Grise
  • Ombre arctique

Cabins on this water body

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Hunting and fishing

Species and practices offered at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting

Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting?

The following fish species can be caught at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting, AB: Lake trout / charr, Arctic grayling.

Hunting

What game species can you hunt at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting?

The following game species can be hunted at Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting, AB: Black bear.

Getting there

Access and distances

Directions

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.

From major cities

Calgary
7 h 12648 km
Edmonton
5 h 03455 km
Red Deer
5 h 35503 km
Lethbridge
7 h 32678 km
Airdrie
6 h 49614 km
St. Albert
5 h 12468 km

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Fish species offered
Lake trout / charr, Arctic grayling
Game species offered
Black bear
Accommodations
1
Capacity per accommodation
up to 20 guests
Water bodies on the territory
3
Drive time from Calgary
7 h 12 (648 km)
Drive time from Edmonton
5 h 03 (455 km)
About

Discover Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting

The outfitter

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.

Territory and geography

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

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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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