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Fishing near Kinngait, Nunavut


Kinngait sits on Dorset Island off the southwest coast of Baffin Island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. The surrounding Arctic marine and freshwater environment is defined by Arctic char — known in Inuktitut as iqaluk — along with the rocky coastal waters near landmarks like Enukso Point. Summer fishing and boating are central warm-season activities for visitors and residents alike.

Species & education

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Arctic Char

Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar


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