Qikittalik Lake is a remote lake situated in Nunavut, Canada, at coordinates 64°25′2.6″N, 96°39′1.8″W. Located approximately 19.5 miles from the community of Baker Lake, this lake sits deep in the Canadian subarctic, a region defined by vast tundra landscapes, extreme seasonal temperature swings, and the kind of wilderness solitude that draws adventurous anglers from around the world. The surrounding area is home to a network of lakes and rivers — including the Thelon River system — that collectively support robust populations of cold-water species well adapted to the harsh northern environment.