river in Northwest Territories, CAN
Canada's longest river, carrying inconnu, pike, walleye, whitefish, grayling and goldeye through the heart of the NWT. Located flowing north-west from Great Slave Lake to the Beaufort Sea.
Mackenzie River is a river in Northwest Territories, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Mackenzie River can target species including Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Goldeye, Inconnu, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Mackenzie River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Mackenzie River. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Mackenzie River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Mackenzie River:
Anglers at Mackenzie River can target species including Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Goldeye, Inconnu, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Mackenzie River before you cast a line.
Mackenzie River is a river in Northwest Territories, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.