Sam McRae Lake

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 0

Sam McRae Lake is a remote lake situated in the Inuvik region of the Northwest Territories, Canada, at coordinates 65°56′25.8″N, 127°08′13.2″W. Nestled in the subarctic landscape of the western Northwest Territories, this lake offers anglers the kind of wild, uncrowded fishing experience that defines the Canadian North. The lake's remote setting means fish populations remain largely undisturbed, and those willing to make the journey are rewarded with quality angling in a pristine northern environment.

Species & education

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

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Sam McRae 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.

Lake trout in northern subarctic lakes tend to concentrate around underwater structure such as points, drop-offs, and rocky shoals. Focusing efforts along depth transitions and any visible shoreline structure — rocky points, submerged ledges, and inlet or outlet areas — will generally produce the best results at Sam McRae Lake.

Know where you can legally fish on Sam McRae 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 Sam McRae 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 Sam McRae Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Sam McRae 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.