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Fishing near Igloolik, Nunavut


Igloolik sits on a small island in Foxe Basin, in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut. The surrounding coastline of Baffin Island and eastern Foxe Basin are traditional and active fishing grounds, where arctic char and cod are the primary targets. Nearby lakes including Lailor Lakes also draw anglers looking to fish inland waters.

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Arctic Char

Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus


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