Turnabout Lake Fishing in Nunavut, Nunavut

• Overview

  Turnabout Lake belongs to Nunavut. Elevation runs to 245 metres. Roughly 3.84 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The margin runs to about 16 km in total. Our Nunavut list holds plenty of bigger water. Pond Inlet lies 1052 km from the water. The big place round here is Anchorage, 3180 km distant. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Turnabout 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. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On Turnabout Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -33°C to 6°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late June. From about late June to around early September, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Turnabout Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Craig Lake, 12 km out. The position on Turnabout Lake is worth confirming on the day.