NWT Taltson River From Hay River?

I cant find any maps for Great Slave Lake online and was
told by a fellow from the NWT that Taltson River is a great
place to start my NWT pike fishing.

Is it possible that you can boat into Taltson River from Hay River or Yellowknife? I looked at a lodge in the area and they are flying everyone in.
Iam driving distance from Hay River and Id rather not stay at a lodge for 2500a week when I already have a boat.

Thought maybe one of you guys had ventured upto that area.

Thanks

[Izumi]

Try this tool out it should help.

http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/topo/map

That helps a lot....may be on there a few hours tonite.

Thanks!

[Nahanni]

In the early 1990's I went on several expeditions from Fort Resolution to the East Arm of Great Slave. We were always looking for Lake Trout so we never really tried to access the Talston. We did stay at Gaudet Bay and fished there on several occasions. One of the guys we went with was back up there a few years ago and went up the Talston with his jet boat. He ended up grounding it in a sandbar (took him two days to get it unstuck and moved to deeper water). We never took jet boats and were ok but the water can get very shallow as you go around the slave river and you have to stay along ways from shore. A depth finder also is a good idea because the water is so muddy it is hard to judge the depth.
A trip like that is definetly possible but you need to do be prepared with the right equipment, knowledge of the area and some safety measures like a satellite phone to call for help if needed.
We went without the best prep and had some scary moments. Had to tow one boat a 100k and hit a big storm while towing - 6ft waves - not fun. Also got stranded on an island in mid June when lake ice shifted and cut off our route to Lutselke (Snowdrift back then). We had to sit tight and wait because we didn't have enough gas to return all the way back to Fort Res. All in all they were good trips. Good luck

[muzzy]

Kyle i lived in Yellowknife and visited hay River lots That is one heck of an open water trip you are thinking off and I don't recommend it Great slave can blow up 8 foot waves in no time and when in middle you dont see shoreline for hours ( think ocean boating) reefs just add to fun It may be 100 miles thats not a boat trip unless you have a big boat, know what you are doing and have great maps and electronics If you want big pike launch in yellow knife and head just outside the bay yellowknife is in its a maze of islands, reefs and huge pike just a few miles out

Gord

[Tundra Monkey]

Hey Kyle,

If you're lookin for big jackfish you don't need to set out on an expedition like that. Most of the good sized puddles beside the road up here hold monster snakes. If you have a boat the possibilities are endless. You do not need a big boat....you'ld be better off in something you and your buddy can move.....IF you are after pike. If you want to head out onto the big lake...and I suggest you do....you need a GOOD boat. Just be smart about it. If you go 100 miles on that lake......you just went 95 - 98 miles too far if you're looking for pike.

World class in the north arm of the lake...campground etc....launch....3hrs further drive than Hay River....and I mean WORLD CLASS jacks. Search NWT sport fixhing and look at the North Arm of Great Slave....bring a 22lr so you can shoot them in the head before you risk your arm

BEAR DEFENCE as well.

If I were you I'd bring a small zodiac if I wanted to putter on some of the roadside lakes when the urge hit. They never get fished and some can be just crazy full of fish. I would aim for the north arm of the lake for my destination or around the MacKenzie River and bring the larger boat. The MacKenzie holds the record for the largest grayling ever.....pickeral and trout here as well....inconnu...whitefish.....who knows what else. My preference would be the North Arm if my goal was specifically pike. Camp where ever you want or in the camp ground....no bills except a little extra gas.

There is good grayling fishing in the faster rivers....pickeral in the spring. PM me if you need any help.

Lotsa guys doin these things on flies nowadays up here.....kinda fun according to them.


I thought it was only the European's that liked these beasts

tm

[shadfish]

Originally Posted by Tundra Monkey

Hey Kyle,

If you're lookin for big jackfish you don't need to set out on an expedition like that. Most of the good sized puddles beside the road up here hold monster snakes. If you have a boat the possibilities are endless. You do not need a big boat....you'ld be better off in something you and your buddy can move.....IF you are after pike. If you want to head out onto the big lake...and I suggest you do....you need a GOOD boat. Just be smart about it. If you go 100 miles on that lake......you just went 95 - 98 miles too far if you're looking for pike.

World class in the north arm of the lake...campground etc....launch....3hrs further drive than Hay River....and I mean WORLD CLASS jacks. Search NWT sport fixhing and look at the North Arm of Great Slave....bring a 22lr so you can shoot them in the head before you risk your arm

BEAR DEFENCE as well.

If I were you I'd bring a small zodiac if I wanted to putter on some of the roadside lakes when the urge hit. They never get fished and some can be just crazy full of fish. I would aim for the north arm of the lake for my destination or around the MacKenzie River and bring the larger boat. The MacKenzie holds the record for the largest grayling ever.....pickeral and trout here as well....inconnu...whitefish.....who knows what else. My preference would be the North Arm if my goal was specifically pike. Camp where ever you want or in the camp ground....no bills except a little extra gas.

There is good grayling fishing in the faster rivers....pickeral in the spring. PM me if you need any help.

Lotsa guys doin these things on flies nowadays up here.....kinda fun according to them.


I thought it was only the European's that liked these beasts

tm

Hello Tundra Monkey,

Me and the Wife are planing a trip to Great Slave Lake about June 2009 and would appreciate any information on camping and fishing. I am not particular on what I'm catching as long as it is good size. We will be traveling from Panama City, Fl. We did Labrador and Newfoundland last year and had a great time but the fishing regulations for outsiders were terrible I hope they will be better up there. Shad