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Upon your arrival, you are shown to your own individual cabin or room in the main lodge. After an introductory tour of the lodge and facilities, some secrets of lake fishing at Blachford will be revealed to you. We suggest you bring light to medium weight spinning or casting equipment with 8-14 lb. test line for pike and lake trout. Walleye and whitefish are fun on ultralight gear (4-8 lb. test). Steel leaders for Pike are a must. As ice is off Blachford Lake in early June, this early season provides for exciting fishing for all species near the surface. From mid-July to late-September, lake trout are normally found at depths of 50 to 200 feet, while pike and walleye are in 10 to 25 feet of water. Steel or lead core trolling line with a downrigger or ciscoes can be used for trout in the mid-season or you may prefer to drift fish over deep holes using 14 or 16 lb. test monofilament and heavy jigs, jigging spoons or buzz bombs. Pack your fly rod with seven or eight weight line, an 8-12 lb. tippet or shock tippet, and 100 yards of backing for early season lake trout and hungry pike. The fly hatch for whitefish is normally late July or early August. A lighter fly rod and line for whitefish is advised. Proven whitefish flies are: mayfly, caddis cased larvae, caddis nymph, caddis fly adult and gold ribbed hare's ear. Northern pike will strike a mouse fly, frog fly and large leech. Lake trout will strike a Doc Sprately streamer and large sparkle streamer. When trolling for pike and lake trout, ciscoes are deadly and small to large spoons are very effective. Suggestions include: five of diamonds, red devils, black devils, crocodiles and rainbow crocs, buzz bombs and crankbaits such as deep running rapalas. For walleye light spinning equipment with jigs or rapalas will give good results.
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| Season: early June to early October |
| Requirements: Fishing license, fishing equipment and tackle (available for rent). |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent. |
| Suggested Clothing: For summer you will need a jacket, hat, hiking boots, sneakers, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, t-shirt shorts, rain gear, bathing suit. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: All prices based on double occupancy and guide services are based on 1 guide per 2 guests. |
| Maximum Number of People: 35 |
| Equipment Provided: Use of canoes, boats, motor, fuel, safety equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in Yellowknife, NT. Package includes floatplane transfers to and from Yellowknife. |
| Accommodations: The spacious lodge has five guest bedrooms, five rustic cabins, shared indoor washrooms with showers, kitchen, dining, conference room, three lounge areas and a hot tub, bar, "Aurora Deck", and two other outdoor decks. The main lodge is located in a spectacular location on a hill top offering panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape. |
| Meal Information: All meals are included and gourmet meals are prepared fresh each day. Lodge food includes fresh baking, northern treats such as arctic char, caribou, muskox, lake trout, white fish, berry cake and bannock.
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| Guide Information: Fishing guides are available on all packages for an additional cost. For non fishers, Dene guides will be happy to share their history and knowledge of the area on various guided tours for an additional cost. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures average between 10 and 25 degrees celsius. |
| Comments: To maintain a quality fishery, a catch and release program is in effect at Blachford. Use of barbless hooks and fish gloves is required. With the exception of keeping a small fish or two for shore lunch and dinner, all other fish are to be carefully released.
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| Trip Duration |
Price |
3 days
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$1135.00* per person
Cabin accommodation |
3 days
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$1399.00* per person
Lodge accommodation |
6 days
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$2675.00* per person
Lodge accommodation |
6 days
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$2199.00* per person
Cabin accommodation |
8 days
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$3350.00* per person
Lodge accommodations |
8 days
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$2799.00* per person
Cabin accommodations |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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