Fishing at Forsyth Lake, Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Forsyth Lake sits within Nunavut in Nunavut. Everything around it is sage and rock. At 12.07 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. Around 52 km of margin, so directions matter more than a general plan. Cambridge Bay sits 480 km from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Gjoa Haven (504 km) and Pond Inlet (699 km). Also within reach: Crooked Lake within 50 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Forsyth Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On Forsyth Lake that means starting tight and working out. Keep back from the edge where the water runs clear.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 7°C and February near -35°C on the long-run figures. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early July. Climate averages put the opening at about early July and the closing near mid September. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. At Forsyth Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Crooked Lake is 50 km distant. Confirm access to Forsyth Lake locally before you travel.