Premier Fly-in Lake Trout and Northern Pike Fishing.
Mike, Ryan , and Al enjoyed some R & R at the Lodge in June, not to mention some excellent Lake Trout and Pike fishing. Extremely low water levels presented some challenges but with some ingenuity and MacGyvering all things were good.
Another first at the Lodge. The gigantic footprints on the beach at camp definitely got our attention. Later in the week a Musk Ox was seen strolling on our beach. A brief stare down and he was gone!
It was nice having Mike Ekert up to the Lodge again in June for 10 days of fishing and relaxation.
We enjoyed some fantastic action and managed to reel in a few trophies as well. In 3.5 hours one evening, we averaged 1 laker every 5.5 minutes. When you take into account landing our catch, “dental surgery”, re-rigging, and a few cold “pops”, we were busy!
One of the highlights was landing this nice Laker with an equally impressive fish dangling out of it’s mouth!
The fishing at Rutledge gets better with every season and 2023 is no different.
When corresponding with guests prior to their visit to the Lodge, I’m often asked, “What lures should we bring for big Lakers?” We all have a favorite and at Rutledge we definitely have ours.
When I returned home, I contacted Tom Davis of Rhys Davis Lures and purchased several cases of teasers in an assortment of colors. We continue to enjoy incredible action using teasers and are our preferred lure for Lakers.
Have you returned home from a fishing trip battered and bruised with aching muscles and joints? Well we did this June and it was the best trip ever! How ironic, the big “lunker” had eluded Rob the past few years. This June while nursing a torn rotator cuff, Rob couldn’t keep big lakers off his favorite hook! Six in one day! Yes, in one day! Maybe not battered and bruised from reelng in big Laker’s, but stiff and sore…yup!
Rutledge Lake Lodge is offering a 10% discount for all 2022 fishing packages purchased prior to January 1, 2022.
If you are planning a fly-in fishing vacation to the spectacular Northwest Territories, consider Rutledge Lake Lodge for world class Lake Trout and Northern Pike fishing.
Contact tom@rutledgelakelodge.com for reservations and or inquiries.
We some-times take the Pike fishing at Rutledge Lake for granted. Whether in one of many shallow bays, channels, protected islands or later when the weed beds develop, be prepared for one of the best fighting experiences that only a monster pike can provide.
Sight-fishing for pike in Rutledge Lake’s crystal clear “aquarium” like water is a must. There’s nothing more exciting than casting one’s favorite lucky lure to a “log” and watching the big show unfold before your eyes! A pike strikes engulfing your lure with lightening speed, the jolt of power and the pike’s brute strength is immediately evident and felt through your rod as it arcs, the crack of the crank on your knuckles, and the whining sound of line pealing off your reel!
Hold on, the fun has only just begun! Big runs darting from one side of the boat to the other, boiling swirls, tail walks, and an unsuspecting icy cold water face wash from the slap of a tail will get any angler’s attention!
It’s a scary and on occasion painful endeavor retrieving one’s lure from deep down in a pike’s mouth! It’s best to hold the spreaders and let your buddy look after the necessary dental procedures!!
It’s that time once again! As this season ends it’s time to look forward to 2022.
As Covid continues to reek havoc, we are making the necessary preparations to open safely in 2022.
We anticipate strict covid protocol will continue to be mandated by the NWT and for this and safety reasons as well, we will only be accepting reservations from fully covid vaccinated cohorts of 4 or less guests per week.
Stay warm and stay safe!
It was nice to finally get back to the Lodge in June, we encountered a few surprises when we arrived which can be expected after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid travel restrictions. It’s surprising what an inquisitive bear, 2 woodpeckers and a couple of busy squirrels can do!
The fishing was as the fishing always is at Rutledge Lake! 2022 can’t come fast enough!
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With 2020 coming to a close, we welcome a new year with renewed optimism. We look forward to enjoying time at the lodge in 2021 with family and friends old and new!
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!
