Prosperous Lake

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 0

Prosperous Lake is a sprawling, remote-feeling body of water located just 20 km east of Yellowknife along the Ingraham Trail (NWT Highway 4) in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Don't let the view from shore fool you — the lake stretches a full 16 km, with most of its expanse hidden just beyond the horizon. Situated within a dramatic Precambrian landscape of ancient rocks, boreal forest, and interconnected waterways, Prosperous Lake sits at the heart of one of the most accessible and productive fishing corridors in the NWT. The lake connects to a chain of other lakes and feeds into the Yellowknife River system, making it both a destination fishery and a gateway to broader paddling and angling adventures in the region.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Prosperous Lake and what's needed to catch them.

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Prosperous Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

PROSPEROUS LAKE NEAR MCMEEKAN BAY

Flow Station

Know where you can legally fish on Prosperous Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Nt licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Nt.

Take Prosperous Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Prosperous Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Prosperous Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.