NONACHO LAKE FISHING ADVENTURES
Creating Memories for a Lifetime
History
Learn the history behind Nonacho Lake Fishing Camp and its owners.MERLYN CARTER (1934 – 2005)
In 1952, at 18 years of age Merlyn became a pilot to assist his father George with their commercial fishery
Rates
Weekly rate - per person includes: Air Transporation, Unlimited Use of BoatsAlso Includes:
Fuel, Showers, Cabins complete with light house-keeping facilities, Freezers & Ice
Accommodations
There are 6 cabins which can accommodate groups of up to six or eight people.THE CABINS
The cabins have been set back from the sandy beach in order to offer privacy as well as a scenic view of the lake.
Map
Nonacho Lake Fishing Camp is located 165 air miles east of Yellowknife NWT.EASY TO FIND
Whether by plane, boat, or vehicle. We are easy to find!
Canadian World Class Fly In Fishing
Nonacho Lake Fishing Adventures offers world class fly-in fishing near the map’s edge in Canada’s spectacular Northwest Territories from June – September. Nonacho Lake Fishing Adventures is one of the longest standing tourism establishments in Canada’s NWT of over 50 years.
Are you looking for a fishing experience among the most secluded, pristine and abundant lakes anywhere on earth? Then you’ve come to the right place. Sixty miles long and nearly two hundred miles from the nearest highway, Nonacho Lake is a fly-in via float plane only experience. There are no telephones or televisions here. No one lives on Nonacho Lake or within nearly 100 miles of our fishing camp. Just nature as it was meant to be. Millions of Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Jumbo Whitefish and wildlife. Don’t expect to see any other boats fishing on this lake except friends in your own party.
More About Nonacho Lake Fishing Adventures
Lake Trout between 20 and 40 pounds are common with a lake record near world record size. The lake abounds with Lake Trout in the 4 – 10 lb. range. Northern Pike are also abundant and provide wild action out of the shallows. It takes a big lake to grow big fish and Nonacho is big, it is ranked the 8th largest lake in Canada’s NWT with an area size of 784 km2 (303 sq. miles) . But unlike many big lakes in the Northwest Territories, the beauty of Nonacho is its abundance of bays and isolated coves that make fishing possible even on windy days.
Nonacho Lake is a naturalist’s dream where wildlife proliferates. Bald eagles, osprey and loons nest here. For photo lovers, the majestic Muskox have made Nonacho Lake their home in an awe inspiring subarctic landscape seen by few humans. Birding enthusiasts may find up to fifty species; many are in their northern breeding territory of the ABA area.” The months of June & July at Nonacho Lake offers you 24 hours daylight. By mid August the evening skies come to life and dance the night away with the breathtaking Northern Lights. An adventure of a lifetime awaits you. Don’t miss out on it.
Transportation
Your Fishing excursion will begin in Yellowknife, N.W.T. Situated on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, this modern city of 18,000+ people offers every convenience. Yellowknife is easily accessible from the south with daily scheduled airline flights from either Edmonton or Calgary. Should you choose to travel by car along the scenic Mackenzie Highway, driving distance from Edmonton to Yellowknife is about 950 miles. The flight from Yellowknife to Nonacho Lake is made in float- equipped aircraft and your return trip is included in the package price. Nonacho Lake is located 165 air miles east of Yellowknife.