Hoodoo River Fishing Guide, Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Hoodoo River falls in in Nunavut. Tidal water begins 0.7 km from here. It lies lower than most water we list in Nunavut. Some 854 km away sits Pond Inlet, the nearest settlement. After that come Cambridge Bay at 1033 km and Gjoa Haven at 1080 km. Nothing else of size sits close, so plan the day around this one. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Hoodoo River

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Hoodoo River gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 3°C and February at -31°C. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Slack stretches skin over in the cold months, while the faster water stays open around mid July. In an average year the thaw lands around mid July and the freeze near early September. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Hoodoo River rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For Hoodoo River in particular, ask before you travel.