ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᑉ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᖓ Pangnirtung Fiord

Saltwater
Bay

ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᑉ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᖓ Pangnirtung Fiord

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 34
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 2

Pangnirtung Fiord is a dramatic saltwater fiord located on Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. This deep, glacially-carved inlet forms the southern boundary of Auyuittuq National Park, offering anglers a remote and spectacular Arctic marine fishing destination characterized by steep, mountainous terrain and pristine, cold waters.

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Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᑉ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᖓ Pangnirtung Fiord 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 ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᑉ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᖓ Pangnirtung Fiord. 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 include the confluence zones where freshwater streams and rivers enter the saltwater of the fiord, attracting migratory char and salmon. The steep drop-offs and underwater structures along the fiord walls can hold groundfish like cod. The area near the fiord's mouth, where it meets the open ocean, can offer opportunities for larger marine species.

Know where you can legally fish on ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᑉ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᖓ Pangnirtung Fiord

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)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᑉ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᖓ Pangnirtung Fiord and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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