Fishing in Keewatin Interior
Explore fishing in the Keewatin Interior of Nunavut. Thelon River, Kazan River, Dubawnt Lake, Dubawnt River, Back River,
The Thelon River flows through the Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Canada's most remote wilderness areas. It offers Arctic char, lake trout, and Arctic grayling fishing in a pristine river system. The lower river near Baker Lake provides the best access.
1. Thelon River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)
Thelon River, Keewatin regionThe Thelon River flows through the Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Canada's most remote wilderness areas. It offers Arctic char, lake trout, and Arctic grayling fishing in a pristine river system. The lower river provides the best access.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
2. Kazan River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Kazan River, KeewatinThe Kazan River offers excellent Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in a classic Canadian tundra river. Char in the 4-8 pound range are common. The river is accessible by float plane from Baker Lake or Rankin Inlet for multi-day canoe trips.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
3. Dubawnt Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Dubawnt Lake, KeewatinDubawnt Lake is a large, remote lake in the interior of mainland Nunavut offering exceptional Arctic char and lake trout fishing. The lake's deep, cold waters hold healthy fish populations and Thelon River connections.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
4. Dubawnt River (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Dubawnt River, KeewatinThe Dubawnt River flows from Dubawnt Lake toward Baker Lake, offering Arctic char and lake trout fishing in a remote tundra river. The river's pristine waters and wilderness setting provide a true Arctic experience.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
5. Back River (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Back River, northern KeewatinThe Back River is one of the most remote rivers in Canada, flowing through the barrenlands of mainland Nunavut. It offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in a true wilderness setting. Accessible only by float plane.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
6. Yathkyed Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Yathkyed Lake, KeewatinYathkyed Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in a large lake system in the Keewatin region. The lake's productive waters support healthy fish populations accessible by float plane.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
7. Aberdeen Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Aberdeen Lake, KeewatinAberdeen Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Thelon River watershed. This large, productive lake is accessible by float plane and provides excellent wilderness fishing.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
8. Schultz Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Schultz Lake, KeewatinSchultz Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Thelon River system. A productive lake with good fish populations.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
9. Garry Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Garry Lake, KeewatinGarry Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Back River watershed of the Keewatin region. A remote lake in the barrenlands.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
10. Kamilukuak Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Kamilukuak Lake, KeewatinKamilukuak Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Dubawnt River system of the Keewatin region. A productive lake with healthy fish populations.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Kamilukuak Lake →
11. Beverly Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Beverly Lake, KeewatinBeverly Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Thelon River watershed. Part of a chain of productive lakes in the interior Keewatin region.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
12. Pelly Lake (Keewatin)
Pelly Lake, KeewatinPelly Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Back River watershed of mainland Nunavut. A remote lake accessible by float plane.
13. Ennadai Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Ennadai Lake, KeewatinEnnadai Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Kazan River watershed of the Keewatin region. The lake is accessible by float plane from Rankin Inlet.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
14. Nueltin Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Nueltin Lake area, KeewatinThe Nunavut portion of Nueltin Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing. A large, productive lake in the Keewatin region.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
15. North Knife Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
North Knife Lake, KeewatinNorth Knife Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Keewatin region.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
16. Kaminak Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Kaminak Lake, KeewatinKaminak Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Keewatin region. A productive lake accessible by float plane.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
17. Ferguson Lake (Keewatin)
Ferguson Lake, KeewatinFerguson Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Kivalliq region.
18. Angikuni Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Angikuni Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
19. Henik Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Henik Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
20. Kasba Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Kasba Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
21. Maguse Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Maguse Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
22. Mallery Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Mallery Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
23. South Henik Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
South Henik Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: South Henik Lake →
24. Tebesjuak Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Tebesjuak Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
25. Tulemalu Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Tulemalu Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
26. Ameto Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Ameto Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
27. Ayaktuukvik Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Ayaktuukvik Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Ayaktuukvik Lake →
28. Ayotte Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Ayotte Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
29. Baker Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Baker Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
30. Banks Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Banks Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
31. Banning Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Banning Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
32. Baralzon Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Baralzon Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
33. Bar Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Bar Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
34. Barrow Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Barrow Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
35. Basin Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Basin Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
36. Bate Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Bate Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
37. Bathurst Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Bathurst Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
38. Bebensee Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Bebensee Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
39. Beechey Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Keewatin, Brook Trout)
Beechey Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Keewatin Interior region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Fishing Tips for the Keewatin Interior
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Nunavut; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Keewatin Interior waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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