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Eskimo Lakes

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Eskimo Lakes — now officially known as Husky Lakes (or Imaryuk in Inuvialuktun) — is a vast system of brackish estuarine basins located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, situated at approximately 69°15′N, 132°17′W on the Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula near the Beaufort Sea. Covering a surface area of roughly 1,933 km² (746 sq mi) with an average depth of 13 m (43 ft), this is a remote and expansive subarctic water system that drains a catchment area of over 9,500 km². The lakes ultimately discharge into Liverpool Bay and the Beaufort Sea, with Sitidgi Creek as a primary inflow. The brackish, estuarine character of these waters reflects their proximity to the Arctic coast, creating a unique environment that supports a distinctive mix of freshwater and anadromous fish species. Fishing here is a genuine wilderness experience in one of Canada's most remote northern regions, accessible primarily to those willing to undertake significant logistical planning.


Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Eskimo Lakes and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Broad Whitefish

Broad Whitefish

Coregonus nasus

Least Cisco

Least Cisco

Coregonus sardinella


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Eskimo Lakes. 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 lakes form a system with two distinct "finger" areas — an eastern and a western arm — visible in aerial and satellite imagery of the Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula. These finger areas, along with the main basin, offer varied structure and depth. The confluence areas where Sitidgi Creek and other inflows enter the lake system can concentrate fish, particularly inconnu and whitefish, during the fall season.

Know where you can legally fish on Eskimo Lakes

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.

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Take Eskimo Lakes with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Eskimo Lakes to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Eskimo Lakes to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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