Quilliam Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Quilliam Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 35
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 1

Quilliam Bay is a coastal bay on the northern shore of Foxe Basin, near the community of Igloolik in Nunavut. The southern shore of the bay is low-lying, seldom exceeding 30 meters in elevation, while the north shore is hilly, rising to over 122 meters. The bay is characterized by many small islands that obstruct the entrance, creating a complex and protected inshore environment. The area is remote and accessed primarily by boat from Igloolik or via a proposed outpost camp south of Amherst Island.

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Species & education

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

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Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Quilliam 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.

The many small islands obstructing the bay's entrance are key fishing locations. The channels between these islands create current flows and depth changes that concentrate fish. The transition zones where the low southern shore meets deeper water and the steeper drop-offs along the northern shore are also productive. Areas near the proposed outpost camp south of Amherst Island provide access to less-pressured waters.

Know where you can legally fish on Quilliam 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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