Amitsoq Lake Fishing in Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Look for Amitsoq Lake in Nunavut. It lies 44 metres above sea level. The water covers around 6.33 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The outline measures near 31 km, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. Nearest town is Gjoa Haven, 50 km off. Cambridge Bay is 330 km and Baker Lake 514 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Amitsoq Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On Amitsoq Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. Count two within 25 km of here and three within 50 km.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between February at about -34°C and July at about 8°C, the water has a wide range to work through. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Ice-out usually falls in late June, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Expect the water usable from around late June until roughly late September. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Amitsoq Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Tasekyoak Lake, 13 km out. Signs at Amitsoq Lake carry more weight than any list.