The male is particularly colorful and easily identified by its long, flowing dorsal fin with a red band and blue and pink spots. Good grayling spots are below the rapids on the Yellowknife and Cameron rivers and around the islands on Great Slave Lake. Some of the more effective lures include small Mepp's spinners, wet flies and dry flies such as black gnat, mosquito, royal coachman and brown hackle. The renowned Arctic Char is not native to the Yellowknife area, but is common along coastal areas of the NWT and Arctic Islands. Consult the NWT Explorers' Guide for information and addresses of sportfishing lodges and charter companies offering char fishing.
Nothing hits the spot better than a shore lunch.
Cooking on a campfire can be creative and tasty, but should be kept simple. Some preparation at home before heading out is important. Your basic cookware should be a pot for boiling water, a frying pan, tin foil, utensils, cooking oil, margarine, paper plates, seasonings and garbage bags. Pre-mix your fish coating of flour and seasoning to taste in a clear plastic bag. Fresh lemon is great but dry lemon powder in the mix is an excellent substitute.