Montgomery Lake Fishing Guide, Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  In Nunavut, Montgomery Lake belongs to Nunavut. Elevation runs to 251 metres. At roughly 18.42 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. You have roughly 59 km of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. Arviat at 201 km is the nearest place to stop. Baker Lake lies 329 km off, Rankin Inlet another 330 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Montgomery Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Montgomery Lake fishes better once you know its edges. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 12°C for July and -30°C for January. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid June. From about mid June to around mid October, expect open water on the long-run figures. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Montgomery Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Bray Lake at 17 km is the sensible second choice. Where Montgomery Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.