Gull Lake in Nunavut: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Gull Lake falls in in Nunavut. The setting is dry open country on every side. The water covers around 7.70 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 15 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. Some 32 km away sits Baker Lake, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Rankin Inlet (235 km) and Arviat (339 km). Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Gull Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. At Gull Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Slack water beside moving water is always worth a look.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 12°C and January near -32°C. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid June. In an average year the thaw lands around mid June and the freeze near early October. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Gull Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Aumaluuktuuk Lake sits 20 km off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Gull Lake as something to verify.