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We stayed same week as Howard who wrote the review below. All he says is true, but I’ll add that Corey the GM of the lodge is super easy to work with, responsive and very attentive to every detail. The resort is missing nothing, the staff from servers to guides are awesome. You will not be disappointed.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Several years ago for two years in a row I did a salmon fishing junket and really enjoyed it. We caught a few fish over the three and a half days. The fishing was great and like they say "catching fish is a bonus". But in chatting with a friend, he mentioned Frontier Fishing Lodge and everything about it. The thought of catching even more fish sounded fantastic. So a friend and I decided to give it a go. I chatted with Deb a few times and we met met Wayne and Deb at the local sportsman show. We booked in the same time as our other friend. Deb even booked our flight out of Edmonton to Yellowknife.
We flew out on Tuesday August 4. Arrived at the airport and were quickly taken to another small terminal where we loaded onto a 12 seater for a 50 minute flight over to the fishing camp near Lutsel K'e. We were taken by boat over to the lodge and were assigned our rooms. The four of us were in the Conference building. It was great as we each had our own room and shared 4 bathrooms. Our luggage was even delivered to our door. After a hearty bowl of lake trout chowder we were off fishing. My friend and I were lucky enough to get Roger as our guide. He was born and grew up in the area. That afternoon I caught 18 fish. Wayne and Deb promote catch and release so we did not bring any back to clean. They do have fishing gear to borrow if needed.
There is a lounge to sit and relax at prior to supper. Supper is at 7:00 sharp. Everyone at the fishing camp eats a family bowl style meal together. Lots of very nice people at the camp. Service is great. Deb and her staff are spot on with the preparation, serving and cleanup. Over the time there we had suppers such as pork loin and a full course turkey dinner. Always had fresh salad, veggies, fresh bread and a desert.
To bed early. Get up to a hot shower and breakfast between 7:00 and 8:00. We were there at 7:00 sharp to enjoy items such as omelettes, eggs, bacon, sausages, pancake, toast and homemade muffins. If you wanted, they would give you muffins for the day as well as a thermos of water or coffee. Again my friend and I were first at the dock to meet Roger and first out on the lake. Fished various part of Great Slave Lake. It turned out to be three sunny gorgeous days of weather. The waters were unbelievably calm. AND NO BUGS. Wayne did tell us this was an exception and not to think we will get these conditions every year. We met up with our friends and their guide for a fresh fish shore lunch. Cannot beat 10 minute old fish on the griddle!! The guides had hashbrowns and beans and all the utensils. One lunch included hot dogs over the fire!! Once we tried to fish for grayling in the river but hip waders are a good idea. I did catch one small grayling so i wasn't skunked. Released him to grow up a bit!
We repeated this ritual every day! Fish all day!! A beverage before and after supper sitting outside our cabin in the sun!! That was the life!
With several never getting into the boat I still caught 50 fish. So much fun! Smallest was 3 pounds with my biggest at 25 pounds! Brought back the fillets of a 14 pounder.
Saturday morning we taken to the airport and flew into Yellowknife. Friends of Wayne and Deb shuttled us around town until taking us to the airport for our flight home.
We had an absolutely great time at Frontier Fishing Lodge. We will be back! If you have any inkling of going on some sort of fishing trip you have to give them a visit. Worth every penny!
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Best fishing I've ever done in a perfect remote location! The cabins are clean and adequate however, the beds could use replacement. The staff and owners were great and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. You could really tell he has true passion for his job and loves the outdoors. The shore lunches they prepared were something we looked forward to everyday. The food at the lodge was also amazing! Fresh baked buns everyday and a wide variety of meals. I really enjoyed relaxing on the porch overlooking to the lake after a great day of fishing. I can't wait to go back!
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Date of stay: June 2014
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I went to this lodge with my Dad, brother, and grandpa, and my experience was incredible. We caught over 240 fish in 2 and a half a day and they were all huge! If you walked for a couple minutes down the bank by the lodge, there was some incredible fly fishing, I had grayling swimming around my feet and a couple jumping out of the water inches away from me. The cook they have out there is also amazing, you get to have great meals everyday and a really good shorelunch made from freshly caught fish. Overall, this place is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone, even people who haven't fished
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Date of stay: July 2014
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I gave this resort 5 stars because I went there to fish, and in that I was extremely satisfied. The accommodation and food are not fancy, but I didn't go there to lounge in the bar - I went to fish. The cabins are a bit rustic, and appointed with fairly tired furniture and finishing. The beds in our 4 bedroom cabin were all twins, the food ample and good but not fantastic. That being said, I put on weight. The setting is nice, pretty wild and isolated. The staff are excellent and the fishing guides are very capable. My girlfriend accompanied me, not much of a fisherwoman, and she caught 17 nice sized lake trout in one day. None of our 4 person party was skunked in any of the mornings or afternoons we fished, we were all satisfied with the fishing. The other three in my party were pretty much rookies, so we stuck to trout fishing. The other guests raved about the grayling fishing which any fly fisherman would enjoy. Big northern pike in that lake too. Its pretty much all catch and release but you can take a fish home if you want. That may change next year. The shore lunch features your fresh catch though, and the fried trout was absolutely wonderful- succulent. Yum. I think the price is a good value, I recommend at least a 4 night stay.
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Date of stay: August 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I arrived July 14th, on what looked to be the first day of a huge catis fly hatch all along the Stark River. You could see the grayling rising and taking top water catis everywhere. So we knew we were in for good fishing.
Frontier Lodge delivered! Their location is superb and they run a great program for fishermen of all types. As I was focused on fly fishing so the proximity to the Stark River and trophy grayling was the main draw. A quick 5-7 min walk got you to the river and the fish were right there. You needed waders and wading boots if you were going to be successful walking to the river. If walking and wading wasn't for you, a quick two min boat ride does the trick too.
We also ventured out on the lake for some trout and pike fishing. The lake trout were biting hard, some boats were pulling in 50 to 60 fish a day! We lost count after about a dozen and were catching fun, feisty, Lake trout on large streamer flies. Mostly trolling but casing back to a fish that was hooked worked great to hook into his follower friends.
The food was home style, family, fare. It was enjoyed as a group around two large tables. The atmosphere was charged with fishing stories and tales of the big one that got away. After dinner the lounge was open till 10pm and we enjoyed cold drinks while watching the sun come no where close to setting over the vast Lake view that stretched out in front of you.
This is a smaller Lodge, with a quaint, cozy, feel. With superb staff working tirelessly to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
I did the four night stay, which offered an afternoon, two full days, and a morning of guided fishing. The length of trip just right and left me wanting more! For an Edmonton local, like myself, I could do this weekend trip with only taking two days off work, doesn't get any better than that!
I hope to be up to frontier again.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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I went to Frontier Fishing Lodge almost 30 years ago for the first time. After some life changing events I decided to return in 2013. I took , treated my son-in-law, and it was more than I had remembered. I went back again in 2014 and am booked for 2015. The fishing lodge is as it should be, overall basic but beyond comfortable. The addition of the Lounge is great for socializing in the evening. The staff are very friendly and down to earth, just the ticket. I told Wayne and Debbie someone would have to pay all my entire West Coast Salmon fishing trip before I would do that again. The Frontier Lodge, the Lake Trout and Grayling fishing are world class. Everyone should experience this part of the world even if you are not a fisherman.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Any Cabin or Lodge is fine.
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My son and I have gone to Frontier Fishing Lodge four times. Every year it just got better and better. Our primary target fish was the Lake Trout and lots of them, over 350 caught and released on one trip. The guide will make or brake a trip and our guide was good. The cabins were old but they were clean and comfortable. The food was good and lots of it. Debbie, Wayne and the shore staff did everything they could to make your stay a memorable one. If you want trophy lake trout, go the end of July or first of August. If you want trophy pike go end of June or first of July. Frontier Lodge is not a five star resort it is a five fishing camp. Yes we are going back for number five.
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Date of stay: July 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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My wife and I spend four of the best of our lifes at Frontier. The whole experience was all you could asked for, food, fishing, great north country, staff and guides. The cost seems high but once you see what is all involved, you understand why. It is not 10 star but if you like and want to fish this the place to go to. I keep thinking about booking again. Thanks Wayne and Debbie for a trip we will not forget. Jim and Lynne
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Date of stay: July 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My wife gave me a four day trip to wayne and Debbie's frontier fishing lodge as a birthday present. We found the entire experience wonderful. The arrangements for flying from Yellowknife were clear. The information on the web site was accurate and helpful and the stay was great.
We caught and released over 200 lake trout, northern pike and arctic graylings fishing about 8 hours a day.
Each day we caught a medium sized lake trout for a shore lunch of fish cooked over an open fire.
Breakfast and supper were provided by the chef and were home styled meals served at family tables with other guests.
Our guide Mike from Montreal was helpful and patient. Debbie looked all our needs including lending her own raincoat to my wife. Wayne took us to the air strip for our trip home and thanked each one of us personally for coming.
It is not cheap, but for me it was a once in a lifetime experience that i will not forget.
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Date of stay: August 2013
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Frontier Fishing Lodge
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CanadaNorthwest TerritoriesLutselk'e
NUMBER OF ROOMS
32
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