Artillery Lake
Lake Remote Northwest Territories lake known for fishing
Artillery Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories sits in remote boreal wilderness; anglers and canoeists access it by floatplane for fishing, paddling and northern landscapes.
How to Get to Artillery Lake #
There is no municipal road into Artillery Lake - access is generally by charter floatplane from Yellowknife or other regional hubs in summer. In late fall and winter skilled parties may reach the region by long snowmobile or overland expeditions; always arrange logistics with an experienced northern outfitter and notify local authorities before travel.
Tips for Visiting Artillery Lake #
- Book a floatplane charter well in advance - most outfitters in Yellowknife and Rankin Inlet run summer trips into remote NWT lakes.
- Bring high-quality insect repellent and a headnet in June-August; the mosquitoes do not respect schedules.
- If paddling or fishing, file a trip plan and check with local Indigenous authorities about fishing permits and sensitive sites.
Best Time to Visit Artillery Lake #
Best visited in summer when floatplanes and canoe routes are viable; winter is extreme and logistically demanding.
Weather & Climate near Artillery Lake #
Artillery Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -33°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -24°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -32°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 48 mm of rain.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.
