Brodie Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Brodie Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 120
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 0

Brodie Bay is a dramatic and remote fjord located on the eastern coast of Baffin Island in Nunavut. The bay is characterized by its steep, high-relief shoreline, where cliffs rise sharply from the water to elevations of approximately 4,000 feet, creating a profound and imposing landscape. This is a deep, cold-water Arctic environment where fishing has historically been a supplementary activity to the primary subsistence hunting of marine mammals. The waters are part of the Davis Strait ecosystem, influenced by Arctic currents and tides. Access is extremely remote, with no road infrastructure, requiring travel by boat, snowmobile, or aircraft from the nearest communities.

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Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Brodie Bay and what's needed to catch them.

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Brodie 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 areas would likely be found along the steep underwater contours of the fjord walls, where depth changes create structure. The areas near the historical walrus hunting grounds around Paallavvik, to the south, may hold fish.

Know where you can legally fish on Brodie 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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Take Brodie Bay with you

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