As the northern snow begins to melt in late April, you can bet that Jeff Simpson is already daydreaming about fishing and planning on returning to Peterson’s Point Lake lodge. As a Yellowknife resident for the past 25 years, Jeff has certainly seen his fair share of pristine lakes and large fish. But when it comes to Point Lake he says there is NO comparison! He enjoys fly fishing and you can often find him in the evening catching Arctic Grayling in the lake beside the lodge. If it’s lake trout fishing you are your looking for, then Jeff is a great guide to be with as he is always up for a fishing adventure!

Mike joined the PPLL Guide Team in 2019. Originally from Ohio, USA, he grew up fishing, hunting and working on the family farm. Mike landed in Yellowknife in 2007 and has been here ever since. He’s had a varied career, including living and working in Florida to complete environmental conservation projects to his current full-time position with the Government of Northwest Territories in Environment and Natural Resources.

Each year Mike sets a fish net on Great Slave Lake to help fill his freezer. It’s a busy season between his own hunting trips for sheep, caribou and moose and field trips for water sampling across the NWT, in addition to taking holidays from his full-time job to guide at the lodge. You could say Mike loves the outdoor life!

Egan is one of our long time guides being with us for approximately 20 years. He has a great knowledge of the lake, and loves to take guests hiking. Having grown up in northern Alberta, Egan has always been involved in hunting, trapping and fishing. After relocating to Yellowknife, as a Resource Management Officer with the Federal Government, Egan got his first taste of the ‘Barrens’. In 1992, Egan started as a hunting guide and the Barrens have been drawing him back ever since. Egan is currently employed as a Safety Officer with Work Safe BC and resides in Fort St. John, BC, with his wife, Vivian, and their two daughters. Egan’s interests are varied having a keen eye for photography, enjoys hiking and geo-caching.

Francois has a lot of on the land experience working as a hunting and fishing guide, something he’s been doing since 2005. He also as gained a lot of local knowledge working with First Nations Peoples throughout his career, learning about their Indigenous culture and land-based knowledge. 

He’s recently retired after 35 year career as a traditional economy and furbearer marketing specialist with the Government of the Northwest Territories. He spends his free time outdoors whether it be guiding hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, or going on scouting trips for films. He’s always on the lookout for wildlife and has a keen interest in the beautiful landscapes and plants of the North. Francois lives off-gird, beyond Yellowknife city limits, with his wife Laurie.

Scott is a northerner; he was born and raised in Yellowknife and, has spent most of his life in the North. He has worked as a fishing and tour guide on Great Slave Lake from a very early age, managed a number of fishing and wilderness camps, and guided fishing and hunting trips on the tundra. Scott loves the outdoors. He uses his private plane to get out on the Great Slave Lake, to his cabin, or to other adventures around the continent and he as the ability to land just about anywhere whether he be has wheels, skis, or floats on his plane.

Scott is also a former champion of the Great Slave Lake Open Fire Cooking Contest and the Northern Frontier Shore Lunch competition. His tasty shore lunches and bannock with freshly picked cranberries are always a hit. Outside of these pursuits, Scott’s career is as a registered nurse and health economist. He has worked on the front lines throughout the NWT and Nunavut in health centres, emergency departments, as well as in leadership and management roles. 

Dave grew up on a farm in Manitoba and has always enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He moved to Yellowknife in his early 20s and has worked as an aircraft maintenance engineer for several northern airlines. He is an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and has worked as a fishing guide and camp crew on Great Slave Lake for a number of years and joined the PPLL Team in 2021.

Daven’s a bit shy about the nickname “Magic Dave” that he is often called for the number of boats, planes, tents, and countless other things he has managed to fix over the years while out in the bush – usually with limited tools and supplies. After the northern summer season, he heads back to his family’s farm every year for a few weeks to help hop into a combine to help with the fall harvest.

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Chris has been living in the North since he was 18 years of age. It was his passion for the outdoors, and the abundant fishing, hunting and exploring opportunities that lead him to reside in the Northwest Territories. Chris pursued a career in carpentry, and became accredited as a red seal journeyman. He was recruited to the PPLL Team in 2020 by fellow work colleague and PPLL Guide Team member, Jeff Simpson. During the pandemic Chris was instrumental in building our new deluxe guest cabin as well as completing guest cabin renovations that entailed adding enclosed porches. Chris is a natural on the water; combine these skill sets with his extensive knowledge of fishing and open fire cooking abilities he certainly makes the cut to be part of the team. Chris is happy to put you on top of those trophy lakers, endless shakers and memorable midnight sun grayling catches.

Chris is a life long northerner who calls Yellowknife home. He’s taken advantage of the incredible outdoor experiences that residents can enjoy, like being able to go fishing on Great Slave Lake, one lake of many he’s fished. Throughout his life he’s developed extensive navigation and boat handling skills. Chris recently retired from his full-time occupation and is enjoying dedicating more time to doing what he truly enjoys – spending time on the water, fishing and/or guiding, in addition to being on the land. Chris is an active member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. We were glad that he joined the PPLL Team guide team in 2022.

Cam grew up in Toronto, Ontario. Despite being raised in the big city, he spent most of his days plotting, planning and dreaming about his next outdoor adventure. Cam learned to appreciate the natural world at a family cottage in Presqu’ille Provincial Park and at summer camps in the Haliburton Highlands and Temagami regions of Ontario. Hooked on the outdoors, Cam spends his free time fishing, canoeing, hiking and camping. During the winter months his favourite pursuits include snowshoeing, curling and cross-country skiing. Cam works as an Emergency Dispatcher with the City of Yellowknife and is an Emergency Medical Responder and Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Instructor. He holds various Paddle Canada Certifications in flatwater, white water and camping leadership. In 2020, he completed the Northern Guide Training Program offered by Jack Pine Paddle. Cam is an eager volunteer in his community where he is an active member of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Yellowknife Marine Rescue Unit and acts as a Board Member of Snowkings’ Winter Festival. Cam joined the Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge team in 2023.

Bio coming soon

Bio coming soon