Fishing in the High Arctic Islands

1. Lake Hazen (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Lake Hazen, Ellesmere Island, Quttinirpaaq Park

Lake Hazen is the largest lake in the High Arctic, located in Quttinirpaaq National Park on Ellesmere Island. It offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the world's most northerly lake. The lake's unique ecosystem supports fish in extreme Arctic conditions.

2. Resolute Bay Area (Arctic Char)

Resolute Bay, Cornwallis Island

The Resolute Bay area on Cornwallis Island offers Arctic char fishing in one of Canada's most northerly communities. The rivers flowing into Resolute Bay host char runs in the short Arctic summer.

3. Grise Fiord Area (Arctic Char)

Grise Fiord, Ellesmere Island

Grise Fiord is Canada's northernmost community and offers Arctic char fishing in the fiords and rivers of southern Ellesmere Island. The community provides access to a truly Arctic fishing experience.

4. Eureka Area (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Eureka, Ellesmere Island

The Eureka area on Ellesmere Island offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the rivers and lakes near the Eureka weather station. Access is extremely limited, but the fishing is pristine.

5. Quttinirpaaq Park Rivers (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Quttinirpaaq National Park, Ellesmere

The rivers of Quttinirpaaq National Park on Ellesmere Island offer Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the most northerly park in Canada. The park's extreme Arctic desert supports specialized fish populations.

6. Devon Island (Arctic Char)

Devon Island, High Arctic

Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island on Earth, offers Arctic char fishing in its coastal rivers. The island's stark Arctic landscape provides a unique wilderness fishing experience.

7. Axel Heiberg Island (Arctic Char)

Axel Heiberg Island, High Arctic

Axel Heiberg Island offers Arctic char fishing in rivers flowing from its unique fossil forests. The island's warm springs create unique microenvironments supporting fish populations.

8. Bathurst Island (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Bathurst Island, High Arctic

Bathurst Island offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the rivers of this remote High Arctic island. The island is a polar bear habitat and requires extreme caution.

9. Ellef Ringnes Island (Arctic Char)

Ellef Ringnes Island, Sverdrup Islands

Ellef Ringnes Island offers Arctic char fishing in one of the most remote locations in the world. The island's rivers hold small populations of Arctic char adapted to extreme conditions.

10. Meighen Island (Arctic Char)

Meighen Island, High Arctic

Meighen Island is one of the most remote islands in the Canadian Arctic. Its coastal waters offer limited Arctic char fishing for the most adventurous anglers.

11. Borden Island (Arctic Char)

Borden Island, High Arctic

Borden Island offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers of this remote High Arctic island. Access is extremely limited to scientific expeditions and the most intrepid adventurers.

12. Prince Patrick Island (Arctic Char)

Prince Patrick Island, western High Arctic

Prince Patrick Island offers Arctic char fishing in its coastal rivers. The island's remote location in the western High Arctic provides true wilderness fishing.

13. Melville Island (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Melville Island, High Arctic

Melville Island offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in the rivers of this large High Arctic island. Historically significant as an early Arctic exploration site.

14. Amund Ringnes Island (Arctic Char)

Amund Ringnes Island, Sverdrup Islands

Amund Ringnes Island offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers of this remote High Arctic island. Access is by expedition support only.

15. Cornwall Island (High Arctic)

Cornwall Island, near Resolute

Cornwall Island offers Arctic char fishing in the waters near Resolute. The island's coastal rivers host char runs in the short Arctic summer.