Back River, Nunavut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Back River lies in in Nunavut. This is open dry country country. Gjoa Haven sits 153 km from the bank. Baker Lake lies 330 km off, Naujaat another 401 km. Near neighbours: Madam Daly Lake roughly 22 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules. Most people fish the same few areas, which leaves the rest quiet.

• Where to Fish on Back River

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. The near bank of Back River is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 8°C, the coldest about -34°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Winter narrows this to the open runs; full flow returns around late June. Climate averages put the opening at about late June and the closing near early October. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Back River rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Madam Daly Lake, 22 km away. Check the position at Back River before loading the car.