ᐃᒡᓗᐊ Navy Board Inlet

Saltwater
Inlet

ᐃᒡᓗᐊ Navy Board Inlet

Saltwater
Inlet

Sq. miles: 698
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 2

Navy Board Inlet is a significant Arctic waterway, a 113-kilometer-long arm of Lancaster Sound separating Baffin Island to the west from Bylot Island to the east. As part of Sirmilik National Park, it serves as a main access corridor to the park's Borden Peninsula and features dramatic scenery with views of mountain glaciers from the community of Pond Inlet on its southern shore. The inlet's width varies from 10 to 29 kilometers and contains islands such as the Wollaston Islands. This is a remote, high-Arctic marine environment where the waters are part of the historic Northwest Passage.

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Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at ᐃᒡᓗᐊ Navy Board Inlet and what's needed to catch them.

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Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on ᐃᒡᓗᐊ Navy Board Inlet. 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 are often associated with structure and current confluence. The waters near the Wollaston Islands provide underwater structure that can hold fish. The confluence where Navy Board Inlet meets Eclipse Sound, near Pond Inlet, creates current seams and mixing zones that attract bait and predators. The shoreline along the Borden Peninsula, accessible via the inlet, offers miles of rocky coast to explore. The ice edge, where it meets open water earlier in the season, is a renowned area for wildlife and can be productive for fishing.

Know where you can legally fish on ᐃᒡᓗᐊ Navy Board Inlet

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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

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