The Babbage River is a remote and wild Arctic river flowing through the Yukon's North Slope, cutting between the British and Barn mountains before emptying into Phillips Bay on the Beaufort Sea. Situated within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, the river forms the eastern boundary of Ivvavik National Park — one of Canada's most pristine and least-visited wilderness areas. This is not a destination for the casual angler; reaching the Babbage requires serious logistical planning, but those who make the journey are rewarded with fishing in a truly untouched Arctic landscape. The river supports a notable population of anadromous Dolly Varden char, along with Arctic Grayling, and has recently seen the appearance of chum salmon — a development that has drawn scientific attention and speaks to the dynamic, evolving nature of this Arctic ecosystem.