Your Ultimate Fishing Adventure Itinerary: Cast, Chill, Connect!

Adventure for All Awaits! Welcome to Blachford Lodge, where trophy fishing meets family fun. Perfect for beginners, pros, or anyone in between, our guided fishing adventures promise thrills for anglers while others enjoy world-class amenities—cozy lounges, outdoor adventures, or the sauna hot tub. Create lasting memories in nature’s paradise.

2025 Departure Dates:

• July 26-August 2
• August 1-8
• August 7-15

Prices from $31,950 per person.

2026 Departure Dates:

• July 18-25
• July 25-August 1
• August 1-8
• August 8-15

Prices from $33,950 per person.

Day 1: Welcome to the Adventure

The Journey Begins Here! Arrive in Yellowknife, NWT, where a Blachford Lodge representative will greet you and escort you to the Explorer Hotel for your first night. Get briefed on the exciting float-plane journey to the lodge the next day.

Day 2: Soar to Fishing Paradise

Let the Adventure Unfold! Start your day with breakfast before heading to the float plane base. After a flight briefing and orientation, enjoy a breathtaking 25-minute float-plane ride to Blachford Lodge. Upon arrival, meet your guides, settle in, and gear up for the ultimate fishing experience. Take this afternoon and evening to hike a nature trail, paddle around the lake (we have canoes, kayaks and SUP boards), or relax in the hot tub.

Day 3: Catch & Feast

Fishing Dreams Come True! Begin with breakfast before fishing your way to Grace Lake, where you will cast for Walleye and Whitefish. Savour a fresh, guide-prepared shore lunch or return to the lodge for a chef-crafted meal.

In the afternoon, explore Blachford Lake for Northern Pike or Lake Trout.

After dinner, review the next day’s plans with your guide and unwind outside or enjoy the lodge's hot tub, tipi, or sauna.

Optional: Fly to Francois Bay on Great Slave Lake
Here you can fish for aggressive Northern Pike in their weedy territory (inquire for pricing).

Day 4: Explore, Cast, Unwind

Wild Waters, Endless Adventures! Start your day with a hike to Loke or Magrum Lake to shore fish for Walleye and Northern Pike. Relish a chef-prepared shore lunch or fry up your morning catch.

After lunch, return to the lodge to relax, join in outdoor activities, or head out by boat to Blachford Lake’s famous “fingers" for more fishing.

After dinner, plan tomorrow’s adventure with your guide and unwind outside or enjoy lodge luxuries.

Optional: Fly to the Slave River mouth on Great Slave Lake for a thrilling fight with scrappy Icconu (Coney), Whitefish (inquire for pricing).

Day 5: Into Thaidene Nëné

Trophy Fishing & Island Camping Adventure! 

After breakfast, board a float plane for a scenic 40-minute flight to the remote community of Łutsël K’é, located in the East Arm of Great Slave Lake—an area known as Thaidene Nëné. This culturally and ecologically significant region was designated an Indigenous Protected Area by the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation in 2019, and now includes a National Park Reserve, a Territorial Protected Area, and a Wildlife Conservation Area.

Upon arrival in Łutsël K’é, you’ll be welcomed by our local hosts and partner, Frontier Lodge. From there, enjoy a short 5-minute boat ride to the lodge before beginning your fishing adventure.

Spend the day casting in the shallows of the East Arm for trophy-sized Lake Trout, with a packed shore lunch to keep you energized. In the late afternoon, return to Łutsël K’é for your float plane flight back to Blachford Lodge.

After dinner, paddle by canoe or kayak beneath the setting sun to a nearby private island for an unforgettable overnight wilderness camping experience. Enjoy your favourite drinks and snacks—expertly prepared by the lodge chef—and fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature in our modest yet comfortable island camp.

Day 6: East End Explorers

Scenic Fishing, Historic Ruins & Island Lunch

Fuel up with a hearty breakfast before heading out with your guide to fish the far east end of Blachford Lake by boat. Cast for Lake Trout and Northern Pike in scenic spots like The Narrow, Arrow Island, Big Island, and Burn Island Bowl.

At the lake’s edge, step ashore for a short walk into the forest to visit the ruins of an old trapper’s cabin—a glimpse into life in the North 50 to 100 years ago. Midday, enjoy a guide-prepared shore lunch on a secluded beach or private island.

After dinner, review your final fishing day plans with your guide, then unwind in the lounge with your favourite drink or enjoy the lodge’s sauna, tipi, or outdoor hot tub under the northern sky.

Day 7: Paddle, Cast, Relax

One Last Cast in the Wild

After breakfast, set out for one last fishing adventure—this time by kayak or canoe. Drift or float along quiet waters, casting for Pike or Trout one last time.

Return to the lodge for a plated lunch and a celebratory drink.

In the afternoon, choose to continue fishing from the dock or out on the water with your guide. Or simply relax and enjoy the lodge’s hiking trails, amenities, and peaceful surroundings.

After dinner, gather with staff to confirm your departure plans and raise a glass to a week of unforgettable NWT angling.

Day 8: Farewell

Final Moments in the Wilderness

After breakfast, take in the view one last time and capture a few final photos before your float plane transfer to Yellowknife, where you’ll continue your journey home—taking unforgettable memories of Blachford with you.

Continue Your Journey

Discover Yellowknife & the Northwest Territories: Where Adventure Meets Culture

Yellowknife, the vibrant capital of the Northwest Territories, rests on the northern shores of Great Slave Lake, North America’s deepest lake. Known as the “Diamond Capital of North America,” it blends its gold rush roots from the 1930s with a thriving arts scene, a welcoming community, and breathtaking natural surroundings.

The Northwest Territories is an angler’s paradise, home to pristine lakes and rivers, teeming with Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Whitefish. Whether fishing from the shore or on a fly-out excursion, expect trophy catches and unforgettable wilderness views.

Ask us about extending your stay in Yellowknife and beyond.