Schaefer Lakes is a remote fishing destination situated near Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories of Canada, positioned at approximately 60.07°N, 111.33°W. This northern lake system lies within a region characterized by the boreal landscape typical of the southern Northwest Territories, placing it in proximity to several other notable water bodies including the Tethul River and Telklini Lake. Its location near Fort Smith places it within one of Canada's most storied wilderness fishing regions, where cold, clear northern waters support robust fish populations in a largely undisturbed natural setting.