Quinijulik Lake, Nunavut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Quinijulik Lake falls in in Nunavut. It stands 18 metres above sea level. The water covers around 4.11 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The perimeter runs near 24 km, so plan the walk before you start. It is a small entry by Nunavut standards. For supplies, Naujaat is 86 km out. Winnipeg is the closest city, 1868 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Quinijulik Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shape of Quinijulik Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank. Note where the bottom hardens and work back along it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -30°C and July at about 9°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late June. The open-water window runs from around late June to about early October in an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Quinijulik Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Tassikadlak Lake at 15 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Quinijulik Lake for certain.