Fishing in Kivalliq (Hudson Bay Coast)

1. Baker Lake (Arctic Char)

Baker Lake area, Kivalliq

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.

2. Rankin Inlet Area (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

Rankin Inlet, Hudson Bay coast

The 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.

3. Ferguson River (Arctic Char)

Ferguson River, near Rankin Inlet

The Ferguson River offers excellent Arctic char fishing flowing into Hudson Bay near Rankin Inlet. A productive tundra river with good char runs in July and August.

4. Wilson River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

Wilson River area, near Rankin Inlet

The 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.

5. Arviat Area (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

Arviat, Hudson Bay coast

The Arviat area offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the rivers and lakes near the southernmost community in Nunavut. The Maguse River area is particularly productive.

6. Maguse River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

Maguse River area, near Arviat

The Maguse River offers excellent Arctic char and brook trout fishing in the Kivalliq region south of Arviat. A productive tundra river with healthy fish populations.

7. Chesterfield Inlet Area (Arctic Char)

Chesterfield Inlet, Hudson Bay

The 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.

8. Wager Bay (Ukkusiksalik Park)

Wager Bay, Ukkusiksalik National Park

Wager 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 coast

The Whale Cove area offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers and lakes near this Kivalliq community on the Hudson Bay coast.

10. Marble Island (Arctic Char)

Marble Island, Hudson Bay near Rankin Inlet

Marble Island offers unique Arctic char and saltwater fishing opportunities off the Hudson Bay coast. The island is accessible by boat from Rankin Inlet.

11. Tavani Area (Arctic Char)

Tavani area, Hudson Bay coast

The Tavani area offers Arctic char fishing in the rivers and lakes of the Kivalliq coast between Rankin Inlet and Arviat.

12. Kazan River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Lower Kazan River, near Baker Lake

The lower Kazan River near its confluence with Baker Lake offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing in one of Nunavut's most productive river systems.

13. Thelon River (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Lower Thelon River, near Baker Lake

The 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.

14. Thlewiaza River (Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling)

Thlewiaza River area, Kivalliq

The Thlewiaza River offers Arctic char and Arctic grayling fishing flowing into Hudson Bay near the border of Nunavut and Manitoba.

15. Putulik Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout)

Putulik Lake area, near Arviat

Putulik Lake offers Arctic char and lake trout fishing in the Kivalliq region near Arviat. A productive lake in the Hudson Bay lowlands.