Fishing in Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast)
Explore fishing in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) of Nunavut. Baker Lake, Rankin Inlet Area, Ferguson River, Wilson Riv
Baker Lake is the heart of Nunavut's Arctic char fishing. The lake and its surrounding river systems host one of the largest Arctic char populations in the world. Char average 5-10 pounds, with larger fish available. Lodge accommodations and guided trips available.
1. Baker Lake (Arctic Char)
Baker Lake area, KivalliqBaker Lake is the heart of Nunavut's Arctic char fishing. The lake and its surrounding river systems host one of the largest Arctic char populations in the world. Char average 5-10 pounds, with larger fish available. Lodge accommodations and guided trips available.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
2. Rankin Inlet Area (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Rankin Inlet, Hudson Bay coastThe Rankin Inlet area offers excellent Arctic char and brook trout fishing. Several rivers, including the Ferguson and Wilson rivers, host healthy char runs. Rankin Inlet has the best infrastructure in Nunavut for visiting anglers.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
3. Ferguson River (Arctic Char)
Ferguson River, NunavutThe Ferguson River offers excellent Arctic char fishing flowing into Hudson Bay. A productive tundra river with good char runs in July and August.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
4. Wilson River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Wilson River area, NunavutThe Wilson River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the Rankin Inlet area. A scenic tundra river with good fish populations and easy access from the community.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
5. Arviat Area (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Arviat, Hudson Bay coastThe Arviat area offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the rivers and lakes southernmost community in Nunavut. The Maguse River area is particularly productive.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
6. Maguse River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Maguse River area, NunavutThe Maguse River offers excellent Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the Kivalliq region. A productive tundra river with healthy fish populations.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
7. Chesterfield Inlet Area (Arctic Char)
Chesterfield Inlet, Hudson BayThe Chesterfield Inlet area offers Arctic char fishing in the tidal waters and rivers around this historic community. The inlet provides excellent char fishing in a scenic Arctic setting.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Chesterfield Inlet Area →
8. Wager Bay (Ukkusiksalik Park)
Wager Bay, Ukkusiksalik National ParkWager Bay offers excellent Arctic char fishing in a unique tidal environment within Ukkusiksalik National Park. Char average 4-8 pounds. Accessible by boat from Chesterfield Inlet or float plane.
9. Whale Cove Area (Arctic Char)
Whale Cove, Hudson Bay coastThe Whale Cove area offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers and lakes this Kivalliq community on the Hudson Bay coast.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Whale Cove Area →
10. Marble Island (Arctic Char)
Marble Island, Hudson Bay, NunavutMarble Island offers unique Arctic char and saltwater fishing opportunities off the Hudson Bay coast. The island is accessible by boat from Rankin Inlet.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
11. Tavani Area (Arctic Char)
Tavani area, Hudson Bay coastThe Tavani area offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers and lakes of the Kivalliq coast between Rankin Inlet and Arviat.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
12. Kazan River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Lower Kazan River, NunavutThe lower Kazan River its confluence with Baker Lake offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in one of Nunavut's most productive river systems.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
13. Thelon River (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Lower Thelon River, NunavutThe lower Thelon River flowing into Baker Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Thelon River system. A remote wilderness river with excellent fishing.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
14. Thlewiaza River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)
Thlewiaza River area, KivalliqThe Thlewiaza River offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing flowing into Hudson Bay and Manitoba.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Thlewiaza River →
15. Putulik Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Putulik Lake area, NunavutPutulik Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Kivalliq region. A productive lake in the Hudson Bay lowlands.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
16. Princess Mary Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Princess Mary Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Princess Mary Lake →
17. Qamanirjuaq Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Qamanirjuaq Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Qamanirjuaq Lake →
18. Tehek Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Tehek Lake, NunavutPopular fishing lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
19. Aarianga Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Aarianga Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
20. Aberdeen Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Aberdeen Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
21. Airplane Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Airplane Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
22. Alda Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Alda Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
23. Alder Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Alder Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
24. Allinataaq Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Allinataaq Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Allinataaq Lake →
25. Amaartok Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Amaartok Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
26. Amarulik Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Amarulik Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
27. Amer Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Amer Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
28. Amittuarjuk Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Amittuarjuk Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Amittuarjuk Lake →
29. Amittunajuk Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Amittunajuk Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Amittunajuk Lake →
30. Amittutjuaq Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Amittutjuaq Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Amittutjuaq Lake →
31. Amitut Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Amitut Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
32. Andrews Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Andrews Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
33. Angmaluqtuarjuk Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Angmaluqtuarjuk Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Angmaluqtuarjuk Lake →
34. Anigorchli Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Anigorchli Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Anigorchli Lake →
35. Aniguqliq Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Aniguqliq Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
36. Armit Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Armit Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
37. Atanirsliq Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Atanirsliq Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Atanirsliq Lake →
38. Aumaluuktuuk Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Aumaluuktuuk Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Aumaluuktuuk Lake →
39. Avataqpauqjuk Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Avataqpauqjuk Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Boat Launch: Avataqpauqjuk Lake →
40. Aviluarjuk Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Aviluarjuk Lake, NunavutNamed lake in the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) region of Nunavut.
- CHAR · Limit: waterbody-specific DCL/PL · see guide table
Fishing Tips for the Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast)
- 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 Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast) 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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