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Fishing on Baffin Island

Explore fishing in the Fishing on Baffin Island of Nunavut. Soper River, Koukdjuak River, Nettilling Lake, Amadjuak Lake

The Soper River in Katannilik Territorial Park offers spectacular Arctic char fishing in a unique Arctic oasis. The sheltered river valley supports lush vegetation. Char average 4-8 pounds. Accessible from Kimmirut or Iqaluit for multi-day canoe trips.

1. Soper River (Arctic Char)

Katannilik Park, Baffin Island

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Soper River →

2. Koukdjuak River (Arctic Char)

Great Plain of the Koukdjuak, Baffin Island

The Koukdjuak River offers excellent Arctic char fishing in a remote Arctic setting powerful char in the 5-12 pound range. Fly-in lodges provide access. Strictly catch-and-release.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Koukdjuak River →

3. Nettilling Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Baffin Island, Nunavut

Nettilling Lake is the largest lake on Baffin Island and one of the largest in Canada. It offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in a vast, remote lake system. The lake connects to the sea via the Koukdjuak River.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Nettilling Lake →

4. Amadjuak Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Baffin Island, Nunavut

Amadjuak Lake is the second-largest lake on Baffin Island, offering Arctic char and lake trout fishing in a pristine Arctic setting. Accessible by float plane from Iqaluit.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Amadjuak Lake →

5. Iqaluit Area Lakes (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Iqaluit area

The lakes offer Arctic char and lake trout fishing with easy access from Nunavut's capital. The Sylvia Grinnell River area provides excellent char fishing city.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Iqaluit Area Lakes →

6. Sylvia Grinnell River (Arctic Char)

Iqaluit

The Sylvia Grinnell River flows through Iqaluit and offers Arctic char fishing within the capital city. Char run up this river from Frobisher Bay in July and August, providing urban Arctic fishing.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Sylvia Grinnell River →

7. Pond Inlet Area (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Pond Inlet, northern Baffin

The Pond Inlet area offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the rivers and lakes of northern Baffin Island. The community provides access to excellent fishing with spectacular views of the Bylot Island ice cap.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Pond Inlet Area →

8. Eclipse Sound (Arctic Char)

Eclipse Sound, Nunavut

Eclipse Sound offers Arctic char fishing from the tidal waters. The sound's nutrient-rich waters support healthy char populations and provide stunning Arctic scenery.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Eclipse Sound →

9. Pangnirtung Area (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Pangnirtung, Cumberland Sound

The Pangnirtung area offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the rivers and lakes around Cumberland Sound. The community is a gateway to Auyuittuq National Park.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Pangnirtung Area →

10. Duval River (Arctic Char)

Duval River area, Baffin Island

The Duval River offers Arctic char fishing on Baffin Island. A productive river with good char runs in the Cumberland Sound region.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Duval River →

11. Kimmirut Area (Arctic Char)

Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), southern Baffin

The Kimmirut area offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers and lakes of southern Baffin Island. The community is the gateway to the Soper River and Katannilik Park.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Kimmirut Area →

12. Iqalugaarjuk River (Arctic Char)

Iqalugaarjuk area, Nunavut

The Iqalugaarjuk River offers Arctic char fishing on southern Baffin Island. A productive tundra river with good char runs.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Iqalugaarjuk River →

13. Hall Beach Area (Arctic Char)

Hall Beach, Foxe Basin

The Hall Beach area offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers flowing into Foxe Basin on the west side of Baffin Island.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Hall Beach Area →

14. Igloolik Area (Arctic Char)

Igloolik, Foxe Basin

The Igloolik area offers Arctic char fishing in the waters around this historic Inuit community on an island in Foxe Basin.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Igloolik Area →

15. Clyde River Area (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Clyde River, eastern Baffin

The Clyde River area offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing on the east coast of Baffin Island. The community sits at the base of the spectacular Patoot Mountains.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Clyde River Area →

16. Qikiqtarjuaq Area (Arctic Char)

Qikiqtarjuaq, Baffin coast

The Qikiqtarjuaq area offers Arctic char fishing. The community provides access to some of Baffin Island's best char fishing.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Qikiqtarjuaq Area →

17. Hall Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling)

Hall Lake, Nunavut

Popular fishing lake in the Fishing on Baffin Island region of Nunavut.

CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table

Boat Launch: Hall Lake →