Fishing Lady Melville Lake in Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Lady Melville Lake falls in in Nunavut. It sits at 90 metres above sea level. At roughly 400.11 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. Its outline wanders a long way for the area it covers, which puts more edge in play. On our Nunavut list it sits near the top for size. Gjoa Haven sits 147 km from the bank. Beyond it, Naujaat at 390 km and Igloolik at 422 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lady Melville Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On Lady Melville Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. A gravel patch among silt is worth several casts.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 5°C and January near -34°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early July. Expect the water usable from around early July until roughly late September. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. At Lady Melville Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Netsilik Lake at 26 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Lady Melville Lake should be assumed from this page alone.