My guess is that it would be hard to find anyone, certainly within the Province of Ontario in any event, who has not at least heard of Lake Simcoe.

Being a lake trout enthusiast myself, when I first came across this book I was looking forward to what promised to be an interesting and informative read.

“Moby Dick seeks thee not. It is thou, thou, that madly seekest him!"

...from the novel "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville.

“It is a land frozen in time, an ancient place, shrouded in both mystery and legend.

The people of Great Bear Lake – the Sahtu Dene, have lived here since the beginning of time as we would perhaps understand it, and through the generations have handed down stories of Na acho – the gigantic mammals and birds that once roamed the earth.

While it is unlikely that you will encounter a T-Rex today, the lake now boasts a new generation of giants – Lake Trout…”

I've done my fair share of fishing over the past 50 years. Some might even say more than my fair share. Travelling in search of fish has taken me to some of the most "exotic" places throughout North America and beyond, but none perhaps more "exotic" than Great Bear Lake.

So what and where is Great Bear Lake or Sahtu?

While our stay at Trophy Lodge would “officially” run from the 16h to the 23^rd, we were compelled by circumstances to gather in Edmonton on the 14^th. This was a precursor to flying to Yellowknife on the 15^th where we would then catch the Plummer’s Lodge charter to Great Bear on the 16^th.

Sound a bit confusing?

This is a great way to prepare your Lake Trout Fillets. If you happen to get skunked when fishing for Lakers, fresh Salmon fillets will work just as well. Your going to love the sweet/smoky taste!