Today's Best Fishing Times for
Yellowknife, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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Planning your next fishing trip in Yellowknife, Canada ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is a bucket-list freshwater fishing destination on the shores of Great Slave Lake, known for its trophy lake trout, aggressive northern pike and abundant Arctic grayling. Anglers come to Yellowknife for remote, wilderness-style fishing with easy town access, clear cold water, and long summer days that keep the bite going late into the night. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Yellowknife include: Yellowknife Bay, Great Slave Lake, Back Bay, Prosperous Lake, Prelude Lake, Yellowknife River, Tartan Rapids, Cameron River, Long Lake, Frame Lake, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 19:16 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Waning Crescent - 4% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~2 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    363,355 km
    Proximity:
    99.4 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Yellowknife
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Edmonton timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 4% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -9 hour and -13 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Yellowknife

Yellowknife sits on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, one of Canadaโ€™s premier cold-water fisheries and a hub for fly-in trips to remote lakes across the Northwest Territories. The region offers consistent action for numbers and size, especially for lake trout, northern pike and Arctic grayling, with bonus opportunities for walleye, burbot and whitefish. Long daylight in summer, clear water and relatively light fishing pressure make this a highly productive destination for both boat and shore anglers.

Seasonal patterns drive how and where you fish around Yellowknife. Early in the open-water season, just after ice-out, lake trout ride high in the water column and often move very shallow, cruising rocky shorelines, points and bays. Casting spoons or medium-diving crankbaits in 6โ€“25 feet can be spectacularly effective. As summer advances and surface temperatures climb, trout slide deeper along drop-offs, mid-lake humps and basin edges, commonly 40โ€“120 feet down. This is when trolling with downriggers, dipsy divers or heavy jig-and-saltwater-plastic combinations shines.

Northern pike follow a different seasonal path. In spring and early summer, target dark-bottomed bays, flooded grass and creek mouths where water warms first. As weed growth thickens, pike set up along edges of cabbage beds, rocky points and saddle areas between islands. Throughout summer, they remain catchable by power-fishing classic pike baits: large spoons, spinnerbaits, in-line bucktails and soft-plastic swimbaits. In fall, focus on deeper adjacent structure and outside weed edges as pike key on cisco and whitefish.

Arctic grayling provide superb light-tackle sport in rivers and creeks feeding into Great Slave Lake and nearby backcountry systems. Look for grayling in current seams, below riffles, and at the tails of pools. Small spinners, tiny spoons and lightweight jigheads tipped with soft plastics work well on spinning gear. Fly anglers score with dry flies (Adams, Elk Hair Caddis), small nymphs and bead-head patterns, presented on light leaders in the top few feet of the water column.

Habitat variety is a major strength of the Yellowknife area. Youโ€™ll find:

  • Rocky points and reefs for lake trout, pike and walleye, especially where deep water meets structure.
  • Weed bays and flooded shorelines that hold pike from ice-out to fall.
  • Current neck-downs and river mouths that concentrate grayling, whitefish and feeding trout.
  • Deep main-lake basins where large trout and burbot roam in summer and under ice.

Practical tackle choices can be streamlined. For lake trout, medium-heavy trolling outfits spooled with braided mainline and fluorocarbon leaders handle spoons, large crankbaits and heavy jigs. For pike, use strong wire or heavy fluorocarbon leaders to prevent bite-offs and choose rods with enough backbone to drive hooks home on big, bony mouths. Light to medium-light spinning gear with 6โ€“10 lb line suits grayling and whitefish. Given the clear water, downsizing line and leaders when fish are shallow or heavily pressured often boosts strikes.

Boat control and stealth matter in these open, windswept waters. Use slow, S-pattern trolling passes across structure to trigger following lake trout, and avoid running the boat directly over shallow pike spots before casting them. In smaller rivers, wade quietly and cast upstream, letting your offering drift naturally back through likely holding lies. With long daylight windows, plan to fish low-light periodsโ€”early morning and late eveningโ€”when large predators move shallower and feed more aggressively around Yellowknife.

The Best Fishing Spots around Yellowknife

Yellowknife Bay

The hub of local angling on Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife Bay offers easy access to lake trout, northern pike, and seasonal whitefish; in summer, boats troll breaks and reefs off Old Town and toward Back Bay, while winter brings popular ice fishing shacks onto the protected ice close to town.

Great Slave Lake

One of North Americaโ€™s great inland lakes, Great Slave Lake around Yellowknife yields trophy lake trout, aggressive northern pike, and winter burbot; anglers launch from city ramps to work drop-offs and shoals stretching beyond Yellowknife Bay toward the main basin.

Back Bay

Sheltered and close to Old Town, Back Bay warms early and is renowned for spring and early-summer northern pike in the weedbeds, plus accessible winter holes for lake trout and whitefish; shore spots and short boat rides connect it with Yellowknife Bay structure.

Prosperous Lake

A favorite on the Ingraham Trail, Prosperous Lake offers clear-water trolling for lake trout, casting for northern pike in bays, and reliable winter ice fishing; the boat launch and day-use areas make it a convenient alternative to Great Slave Lake on windy days.

Prelude Lake

Prelude Lakeโ€™s network of islands and coves fishes well for northern pike and lake trout, with shoreline access from the territorial park and a popular boat launch; anglers often hop between Prelude and nearby Prosperous Lake to follow bite windows.

Yellowknife River

Flowing into Yellowknife Bay, the Yellowknife River is a go-to for spring and fall Arctic grayling at current seams and bridge access points, with nearby eddies also holding northern pike; small boats drift runs while shore anglers work riffles and pools.

Tartan Rapids

A well-known set of rapids on the Yellowknife River, Tartan Rapids draws shore anglers targeting migrating Arctic grayling and opportunistic northern pike, especially during spring and early fall, with productive casting lanes along the rocks and eddies; many pair it with nearby Yellowknife River spots.

Cameron River

Accessible along the Ingraham Trail near Prelude Lake, the Cameron River features pools and gentle runs that fish well for Arctic grayling and occasional northern pike; shore paths and small-craft drifts let anglers pick apart current breaks from spring through fall.

Long Lake

Right by the airport at Fred Henne Territorial Park, Long Lake offers convenient shoreline casting and short paddles for northern pike and catch-and-release trout-style species in cooler months, with winter ice huts dotted across its easily accessed basin near Frame Lake and city amenities.

Frame Lake

An urban lake encircled by a multi-use trail, Frame Lake provides quick-hit shore fishing for pan-sized pike and occasional whitefish, especially at inflow/outflow areas; itโ€™s a convenient after-work option compared with larger waters like Yellowknife Bay.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Yellowknife area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Back Bay - 2.58609087924km , Akaitcho Bay - 7.47303480504km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Yellowknife. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Rat Lake - 0.49480018563km , Frame Lake - 0.99251512482km , Niven Lake - 1.44021073591km , Jolliffe Island - 1.75567300774km , Mosher Island - 1.90143301438km , Rock Island - 2.38103335533km , Back Bay - 2.58609087924km , Range Lake - 2.59949610963km , Pud Lake - 2.65324888854km , Burwash Point - 3.10513137174km , Negus Point - 3.11839604142km , Joe Lake - 3.3381365306km , Latham Island - 3.4737077996km , Baker Creek - 3.63026121409km , Kam Lake - 4.03128069321km , Fox Lake - 4.03169577591km , Meg Lake - 4.19861530652km , Long Lake - 4.68026729788km , Lobstick Island - 4.95710445921km , Handle Lake - 5.34733768227km , Cliff Lake - 5.37750176783km , Village Point - 6.58757659067km , Kam Point - 6.61151205552km , Bow Lake - 7.07971704398km , Peg Lake - 7.29443541249km , Gar Lake - 7.30617238585km , Fiddlers Lake - 7.46007312495km , Akaitcho Bay - 7.47303480504km , Duck Lake - 7.47839700804km , Yellowknife River - 7.68341006345km , Horseshoe Island - 8.51574923199km , Hay Lake - 8.6207905095km , Trapper Lake - 8.8547353639km , Shot Lake - 9.06434623257km , Cinnamon Island - 9.18032537412km , Martin Lake - 9.41339826528km , Gold Lake - 9.47421813158km , Octopus Lake - 9.69195868821km , Sub Islands - 9.69867690299km , Mac Lake - 9.81591374564km

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