Fishing Griffin Lake in Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Set in Nunavut, this is Griffin Lake. The surroundings are boreal forest. At roughly 35.70 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. There is roughly 128 km of bank, and each arm behaves like its own water. Some 254 km away sits Arviat, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Baker Lake at 366 km and Rankin Inlet at 388 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Griffin Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shape of Griffin Lake decides where the fish sit. Weed gaps hold fish when the beds themselves are too thick.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -29°C in January up to 13°C in July. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. Once it clears, about mid June, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, mid June opens the water and mid October closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Griffin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Cullaton Lake is 20 km off. Check the current arrangement for Griffin Lake.