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Lynx Tundra Lodge

Andrew Lake Lodge

Lynx Lake, Northwest Territories — Near Fort Smith, NT

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Access fly-in

Season Late June (ice out typically June 18–25) – September

Pricing $$$$$

About This Lodge

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Lynx Tundra Lodge is a remote fly-in lodge on Lynx Lake, about 400 km northeast of Fort Smith or east of Yellowknife, on the edge of the tree line in Canada's Northwest Territories. The lake sits on the headwaters of the Thelon River and serves as a gateway to the Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary. The lodge has private cabins with kitchens, showers, and generator/solar powered electricity, plus a central main lodge building with lounge area. Groups of 10 or more can book the camp exclusively and use the main lodge for cooking and dining. Activities include arctic fishing (lake trout, pike, arctic grayling), wildlife viewing (muskox, barren ground caribou, arctic wolf, barren ground grizzly), aurora viewing, canoeing, hiking on eskers, and photography tours. Packages are available from Fort Smith or Yellowknife. The season is short and intense, typically late June through September.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Private cabins with central main lodge building

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - generator and solar

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: No

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

WiFi

Cell: No

Starlink satellite wifi and satellite telephone

Fish Freezer

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Other: Canoes available for guest use and multi-day Arctic canoe trips; custom flights for self-guided canoe trips on Elk, Taltson, Clarke, Hanbury rivers; wildlife viewing (muskox, caribou, arctic wolf, barren ground grizzly); aurora viewing; curated photography tours; life jackets and landing nets included; fish finders and downriggers available to rent ($15/day); beverage and grocery pre-order freight flight available; free overnight pre-trip accommodation in Fort Smith; free parking in Fort Smith; tundra runway available for some select flights

Fish Species

grayling lake trout

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

16 ft

Motor

25HP

Seat Type

boat seats included

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Lynx Lake is the largest of the three lakes in the operation and the last to ice out (typically June 18–25 at the lodge, larger areas a week later). Located on the edge of the NWT tree line and serving as the headwaters for the Thelon River, the lake offers spectacular lake trout fishing with many trophy fish landed. Arctic grayling are prolific in the rivers. Pike are fewer due to the colder water, but average size is impressive. Season runs late June to September. Also renowned for wildlife: resident muskox herds, migrating barren ground caribou, arctic wolves, and barren ground grizzly.

Lake Name

Lynx Lake

Province

Northwest Territories, Barren lands / NWT tree line

Water Clarity

Deep, clear, cold and clean

Lake Structure

Largest of the three lakes in the operation. Barren ground with eskers (long winding ridges of sand and gravel). Four distinct ecosystems visible from the lake: resilient boreal forest, eskers, barren ground rock, and open water. Headwaters for the Thelon River watershed.

Fishing Pressure

Only lodge on the lake. No commercial fishing or netting. Remote arctic location.

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

Meals Included

No - guests do their own cooking (groups of 10+ can use main lodge kitchen/dining)

Guide Service

optional

Reviews & Reputation

Review Highlights

Andrew Lake Lodge, operated by Dan and his team, has earned strong praise from guests who have visited for both fishing and hunting trips. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Guests describe it as one of the best lodges in northern Alberta, and many return year after year. One reviewer said it was their fifth trip with the outfitter. Guests single out Dan and his staff for memorable, well-organized trips in a remote fly-in setting.

Guests highlight the wilderness experience beyond the activities themselves, including exceptional wildlife viewing, landscapes, and northern lights. The moose hunting draws serious hunters. One guest harvested a 55-inch bull that ranked among the top Pope and Young bulls ever recorded in Alberta. The remote, fly-in operation is a major draw, with access to areas with big-game populations and scenery.

Reviews show no recurring complaints. One hunter said nearly three-quarters of a 14-day hunt was spent sheltered because of extreme winds, a reality of operating in northern Alberta's wilderness. Moose hunting takes hard work and some luck, and game is not guaranteed. The lodge suits serious hunters, particularly archery or trophy moose hunters, as well as anglers and outdoor enthusiasts comfortable with remote fly-in conditions and variable northern weather.

What's Included

Included

Return air charter flights (from Fort Smith or Yellowknife, or Edmonton), 2 nights/3 days private cabin accommodation, cooking utensils, pots, pans, plates, fridge and freezer, BBQ, stove, dishes, unlimited boat use and fuel, life jackets and landing net, Starlink satellite wifi and telephone, fly-in camp checks, free beverage order flight, baggage allowance (100 lbs from Fort Smith/Yellowknife; 50 lbs free + $1.50/lb up to 100 lbs from Edmonton), free overnight pre-trip accommodation in Fort Smith, free parking in Fort Smith. Group of 6+ gets exclusive camp option.

Not Included

Taxi between airport and floatplane base if required, sleeping bag and pillow, food and liquor, fishing gear and licenses, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, cups and utensils, GST