Bennett Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Bennett Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 51
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 1

Bennett Bay is a remote saltwater bay located within the expansive Wager Bay area of Nunavut, Canada. Situated at coordinates 65.875333°N, -89.528639°W, this Arctic bay is characterized by its significant tidal range and rugged, shallow coastal geography. The peninsula separating Bennett Bay from adjacent waters features conical hills reaching 213 meters in elevation. As a designated fishery area, it supports a sustainable, quota-managed harvest of anadromous Arctic char, offering a unique and challenging angling experience in one of Canada's most pristine northern environments.

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Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Bennett 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 Bennett 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.

Productive fishing is likely found along current seams where tidal flow creates ambush points, particularly near the mouths of any rivers or streams that empty into Bennett Bay, as these are migration corridors for searun char. The shallow areas of the bay, mentioned in hydrographic notes, may hold fish on higher tides, while deeper channels adjacent to these shallows are key areas to target, especially on lower tides.

Know where you can legally fish on Bennett 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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