Campbell Lake Fishing near Inuvik, Northwest Territories

• Overview

  Set in Inuvik Region, Campbell Lake is a Northwest Territories water. It lies 5 metres above sea level. Ground here is low by Northwest Territories standards. Nearest place of any size is Inuvik, 20 km away. Further out sit Norman Wells (436 km) and Dawson City (534 km). Others close at hand: CaribouCreek just 8.7 km, Dolomite Lake after 9.4 km, Shell Lake just 14 km, Boot Lake after 18 km and Duck Lake just 19 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Campbell Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Inuvik Region names Arctic charr. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Campbell Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -28°C and July at about 14°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early June. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early June and starts locking again about mid October. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Campbell Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, CaribouCreek is 8.7 km distant. Check the position at Campbell Lake before loading the car.