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Fishing near Yellowknife, NT

1 curated fishing spots within 45 km of Yellowknife, what's biting in October, the rig to tie and the licence you need. For today's best tide and weather window, open the live plan.

Spots

• Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife Bay

  Boat · 2 km

  Rocky islands and deep channels

What's biting in October

• Lake trout
• Northern pike
• Lake whitefish

Rig to tie

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Heavy jig

Rig 1Rig 2

1. 1Main line 50–65 lb braid
2. 2Swivel Size 1 barrel or ball-bearing swivel
3. 3Leader 40 lb mono or fluorocarbon, 45 cm
4. 4Jig 4–8 oz Point Wilson Dart, Gibbs Minnow, or 6–8 in swimbait on a 3–6 oz head
5. 5Hook Single 6/0 siwash or the jig's treble; crimp the barbs for easy release

How to tie and fish it

Tie it:Braid to swivel with a double uni or Palomar. Leader to jig with a loop knot so it swings.

Fish it:Drift over the pinnacle at slack. Keep the jig in the bottom 3 m, lift a metre and let it fall on a tight line. A ling follows and grabs on the drop; reel steadily to the surface without pumping.

Licences and rules

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Questions

Where can I fish near Yellowknife?

CastWhen lists 1 curated spots within 45 km of Yellowknife, including Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife Bay.

What is biting near Yellowknife in October?

In October the in-season species at nearby spots include Lake trout, Northern pike, Lake whitefish.

Do I need a fishing licence near Yellowknife?

Yes. Tidal waters need a federal DFO tidal licence and fresh water needs a provincial licence. See the CastWhen licences page for direct links.