Bonnetplume Lake near Inuvik: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bonnetplume Lake lies in Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories. The water sits 117 metres up. The water covers around 3.19 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. It lies lower than most water we list in Northwest Territories. Supplies mean a trip to Inuvik, 35 km off. Norman Wells is 484 km and Dawson City 570 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Bonnetplume Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Inuvik Region names Arctic charr. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Bonnetplume Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -28°C in January up to 13°C in July. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early June. The lid tends to go about early June and return around early October. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Bonnetplume Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, East Round Lake is 2.8 km off. Confirm before you fish Bonnetplume Lake.