Richardson Bay is a significant Arctic embayment located within the Coronation Gulf, Nunavut, Canada. It serves as the marine terminus for both the Rae River and the Richardson River, which flow into the bay from the mainland. The bay is situated northwest of the community of Kugluktuk and is part of the vast, cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. The surrounding landscape is characterized by tundra and permafrost, with a climate defined by long, severe winters and short, cool summers. The area holds deep cultural significance as the traditional homeland of Copper Inuit subgroups, including the Pallirmiut who historically lived near the river mouths. This is a remote, pristine saltwater environment where angling is shaped by Arctic conditions, tidal influences, and the unique marine ecosystem.