Fishing Redfish Lake in Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Redfish Lake is one of the Nunavut listings for Nunavut. It stands 15 metres above sea level. The water covers around 6.46 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Around 26 km of margin, so directions matter more than a general plan. You are 132 km from Gjoa Haven. The nearest city of size is Edmonton, 2040 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Redfish Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Time trips to the tide table rather than the clock here. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Work Redfish Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 8°C and February near -34°C on the long-run figures. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late June. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late June and starts locking again about late September. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Redfish Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Amitsuarjuk Lake at 18 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Redfish Lake.