Ten days to two weeks are needed to complete this trip since the river flows extemely slowly and prevailing north winds often make canoe travel impossible. There is no inexpensive way of getting to the Hornaday River. Expeditions can begin in the communities of Inuvik or Norman Wells. Both communities can be reached daily from Yellowknife, N.W.T, or Edmonton, Alberta. Very little information is available on the distribution and abundance of fish species in waters.
Arctic char is the main species caught.
For those wishing to fish in the park, two types of fishing permits are available from the park office in Inuvik. These fishing permits are valid in any national park in Canada. Please, also note that the Northwest Territories Fishing Permit is not valid in a national park. Catch and release as well as the use of barbless hooks is encouraged. The use of lead sinkers is prohibited in national parks.