Fishing at Nutarawit Lake, Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Nutarawit Lake is one of the Nunavut waters in Nunavut. It sits at 149 metres above sea level. At 137.10 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. Its shape is complex, and the arms fish like separate waters. It ranks high for size among our Nunavut listings. Start from Baker Lake, 178 km down the road. Further out sit Arviat (302 km) and Rankin Inlet (309 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Nutarawit Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shape of Nutarawit Lake decides where the fish sit. Bright sun pushes fish under whatever cover exists.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 11°C and January at -30°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid June. The water is typically free of ice between mid June and mid October. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Nutarawit Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Yathkyed Lake at 42 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Nutarawit Lake locally before you travel.