lake in Northwest Territories, CAN
The largest lake entirely within Canada and a world-record lake trout fishery, managed as a Special Management Area. Located the Sahtú region near the community of Déline.
Great Bear Lake is a lake 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 Great Bear Lake can target species including Arctic Grayling, Inconnu, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, and Northern Pike. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Great Bear Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Great Bear Lake. 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 Great Bear Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Great Bear Lake:
Anglers at Great Bear Lake can target species including Arctic Grayling, Inconnu, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, and Northern Pike. 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 Great Bear Lake before you cast a line.
Great Bear Lake is a lake in Northwest Territories, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.