Lady Franklin Bay is a remote and historically significant Arctic bay on the northern coast of Ellesmere Island, Nunavut. It forms part of the Quttinirpaaq National Park and is the marine terminus for the Ruggles River, which flows from Lake Hazen. The area is characterized by extreme Arctic conditions, deep cultural history tied to Inuit habitation and early Western exploration, and serves as important habitat for several marine mammal species. Fishing here is a specialized pursuit focused on Arctic char within the river system and the nearshore bay waters, set against a backdrop of dramatic, pristine wilderness.