McGregor Lake in Nunavut: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  McGregor Lake lies in in Nunavut. The setting is dry open country on every side. This is big water, about 12.60 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. It is high ground by Nunavut standards. The town to know is Kugluktuk, 105 km out. For a city, Edmonton is 1486 km off. In the same area: Stanbridge Lake 7.3 km off and Ataniriik Lake roughly 53 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on McGregor Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Work McGregor Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it. Note where the bottom hardens and work back along it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -29°C and July at about 11°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid June. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid June until roughly early October. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on McGregor Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Stanbridge Lake, 7.3 km out. Nothing on McGregor Lake should be assumed from this page alone.