Fishing in Keewatin Interior

1. Thelon River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)

Thelon River, Keewatin region

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.

2. Kazan River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Kazan River, Keewatin

The 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.

3. Dubawnt Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Dubawnt Lake, Keewatin

Dubawnt 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.

4. Dubawnt River (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Dubawnt River, Keewatin

The 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.

5. Back River (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Back River, northern Keewatin

The 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.

6. Yathkyed Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Yathkyed Lake, Keewatin

Yathkyed 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.

7. Aberdeen Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Aberdeen Lake, Keewatin

Aberdeen 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.

8. Schultz Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Schultz Lake, Keewatin

Schultz Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Thelon River system near Baker Lake. A productive lake with good fish populations.

9. Garry Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Garry Lake, Keewatin

Garry Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Back River watershed of the Keewatin region. A remote lake in the barrenlands.

10. Kamilukuak Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Kamilukuak Lake, Keewatin

Kamilukuak Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Dubawnt River system of the Keewatin region. A productive lake with healthy fish populations.

11. Beverly Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Beverly Lake, Keewatin

Beverly 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.

12. Pelly Lake (Keewatin)

Pelly Lake, Keewatin

Pelly 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, Keewatin

Ennadai 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.

14. Nueltin Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Nueltin Lake area, Keewatin

The Nunavut portion of Nueltin Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing near the Manitoba border. A large, productive lake in the Keewatin region.

15. North Knife Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

North Knife Lake, Keewatin

North Knife Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Keewatin region near the Manitoba border.

16. South Knife Lake (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

South Knife Lake, Keewatin

South Knife Lake offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the Keewatin region near the Manitoba border. Connected to the North Knife Lake system.

17. Kaminak Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Kaminak Lake, Keewatin

Kaminak Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Keewatin region west of Hudson Bay. A productive lake accessible by float plane.

18. Ferguson Lake (Keewatin)

Ferguson Lake, Keewatin

Ferguson Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Kivalliq region near the Hudson Bay coast. Part of the Ferguson River system.