A big lake by any standard, Esnagami literally translates to “big waters of many fish” including abundant walleyes, northern pike, yellow perch, brook / speckled trout, and lake whitefish. Esnagami Lake is moderately deep (average depth of 22 feet), shows some thermal stratification, is clear and “relativelely fertile”. Some 13 miles in length and 4 miles wide, Esnagami Lake offers hundreds of miles of shoreline with numerous islands and secluded bays to fish and explore. With diverse shoreline and mid-lake structures, it is a fishing lake with something for everyone, no matter how you prefer to fish.
Esnagami Lake is the headwaters of the Esnagami River which flows northeast as part of the Arctic watershed. The lake also affords access to the Esnagami River and small lakes which offer pleasant diversions on day trips for camp guests. Two of the more popular walk-in lakes include Betty Lake (pike) and Spotted Lake (walleye with a markedly blue coloration ). In the early part of the season, a trip down the Esnagami River will offer the opportunity for some great brook trout fishing.