Heintzelman Lake Fishing Guide, Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Heintzelman Lake lies within the bounds of Nunavut. Tidal water begins 9.9 km from here. At roughly 10.10 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The margin runs to about 24 km in total. Pond Inlet lies 1033 km from the water. Then Clyde River, 1249 km, and Igloolik, 1420 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Heintzelman Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish Heintzelman Lake to its features, not to its size. Read the water for ten minutes before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between February at about -32°C and July at about 4°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid July. Averages suggest open water from about mid July through to roughly early September. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Heintzelman Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Alexandra Lake at 24 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Heintzelman Lake.