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Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve
Reminder about Fishing Permits and Regulations

Updated: June 26, 2026

Thaıdene Nëné National Park Reserve

Reminder about Fishing Permits and Regulations

June 26, 2026, Yellowknife, NT. Parks Canada wants to remind NWT residents and visitors to Thaıdene Nëné National Park Reserve about what to expect when fishing. For recreational fishing in the waters of Thaıdene Nëné National Park Reserve, including Wildbread Bay, Charlton Bay and portions of Christie and McLeod Bays in Great Slave Lake, a valid Parks Canada fishing permit is required. A fishing permit is not required for traditional harvesting by local sec 35 rights holders for food, social and ceremonial purposes.

Parks Canada fishing permits are different from those issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories. Parks Canada fishing permits have a modest fee; all revenue generated goes back into supporting Parks Canada. Thaıdene Nëné National Park Reserve fishing permit fees are being waived until further notice as we are currently unable to collect fees on-line. Even though permits are free, they are still required in the waters of the national park reserve. Permits are available online using the Parks Canada website or in-person for guests at Frontier Lodge, Trophy Fishing Lodge, and at our offices in Yellowknife and Łutsël K’é

For more information: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/thaidene-nene/activ/peche-fishing