Basil Bay
- Saltwater
- Bay
Basil Bay
- Saltwater
- Bay
- Sq. miles
- 17
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 1
Basil Bay is a remote Arctic bay located on the mainland of Nunavut, Canada, at approximately 68°15'N, 114°50'W. The bay is entered between a 30-meter-high island and Cape Hearne, a low, sandy limestone promontory. The surrounding shores are characterized by low, sandy terrain. This area is situated near the community of Kugluktuk and has historical significance as a site for traditional practices and scientific study, including a science camp focused on connecting traditional knowledge with modern research.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Basil Bay and what's needed to catch them.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Basil Bay. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
The most prominent underwater structures are the island at the bay's entrance and the limestone promontory of Cape Hearne. These features likely create drop-offs, current breaks, and areas of varied depth that attract bait and predatory fish. The sandy shores may hold fish in the shallows during warmer periods. Specific reefs, wrecks, or detailed bathymetric features within the inner bay are not described.
Know where you can legally fish on Basil Bay
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Nu licenses and regulations
Nunavut Boating Regulations
This page explains what a Pleasure Craft License is, who needs one, how to apply for one, and how to keep your information up to date.
Nunavut Fishing License
Government of Nunavut Sport Fishing Guide — the authoritative source for who needs a sport fishing licence (resident, Canadian-resident, non-resident categories, age and Nunavut Agreement beneficiary exemptions) and where to obtain one. Licences are sold at lodges, sporting-goods and convenience stores, and some RCMP offices.
Nunavut Fishing Regulations
DFO's recreational fishing regulations hub, with a dedicated Nunavut section linking the Nunavut Sport Fishing Guide. Nunavut sport fishing is currently regulated federally under the Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations; current catch limits, seasons and gear rules are in the Government of Nunavut Sport Fishing Guide.
Nunavut Stream Access Laws
Angler access in Nunavut is governed by the Nunavut Agreement land claim, which controls access to Inuit-Owned Lands and waters with Inuit harvesting rights; the Government of Nunavut Sport Fishing Guide is the closest official angler-facing resource on access.
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