Fishing at Ferguson Lake, Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Ferguson Lake stands in Nunavut. It sits at 11 metres above sea level. It lies lower than most water we list in Nunavut. You are 34 km from Cambridge Bay. Gjoa Haven lies 383 km off, Kugluktuk another 436 km. Close neighbours run: Kitiga Lake within 26 km, Greiner Lake 27 km away, Keyhole Lake within 39 km, Jamesee Lake 59 km away and Enrigosie Lake within 59 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Ferguson Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On Ferguson Lake a short move beats a long cast. A steady ripple beats flat calm on most days.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 9°C in July and bottoms out near -33°C in February. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The lid usually goes in late June, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. On average, late June opens the water and late September closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. The season on Ferguson Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Kitiga Lake sits 26 km off and takes the overflow. What applies at Ferguson Lake may have changed since it was mapped.