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Rutledge Lake Lodge

Rutledge Lake, Northwest Territories — Near Yellowknife

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Lake Size 104,000 acres

Max Guests 6

Access fly-in

Pricing $$$$$

About This Lodge

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Remote, eco-friendly self-catering fly-in lodge built in 1977 on the west shore of Rutledge Lake in the Precambrian Shield, approximately 130 miles southeast of Yellowknife. Hosts a limited number of guests with exclusive use of the lodge and amenities. Accessible by float plane only. Cabins accommodate four to six guests each.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Cabins

Max Guests

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - solar

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Heat: wood burning stove

Cell: No

Fish Cleaning Station

Other: Propane stove and fridge, propane BBQ, cooking utensils and dinnerware, wood burning stove, shower room, 150 watt solar panels with inverter powering small appliances, power tools and lighting, landing nets, oars, life vests

Fish Species

lake trout pike

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14 ft

Boat Brand

Lund

Motor

9.9 hp

Motor Brand

Yamaha

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Rutledge Lake is approximately 150-170 square miles with countless islands, bays, rocky reefs and drop-offs providing ideal lake trout and northern pike fishing.

Lake Name

Rutledge Lake

Province

Northwest Territories, Precambrian Shield, southeast of Yellowknife

Lake Size

104,000 acres

Water Clarity

crystal clear

Lake Structure

countless islands, bays, rocky reefs and drop-offs

Fishing Pressure

Described as pristine and untested waters; many secret holes have yet to see a lure

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

Housekeeping

Meals Included

None - self-catering; guests bring groceries/liquor (lodge can help make arrangements)

What's Included

Included

Round trip airfare from Yellowknife/Fort Smith to the lodge; 7 nights accommodation; lodge amenities; 14' Lund boats with 9.9 Yamaha motors, landing nets, gas, oars and life vests

Not Included

Pillow and sleeping bag, fishing license, rod and tackle, warm clothes, personal toiletries, rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, groceries/liquor