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Nunavut / ᓄᓇᕗᑦ
Territory, Canada. Authority : Government of Nunavut - Department of Environment (licences issued under the federal Fisheries Act; Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations apply).
2024 rules, checked on 23 September 2026.
- Licence
- CA$43.04Non-resident - season (+5% GST)
- Next opening
- —
- Minimum sizes
- 0
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Waist-Mounted Lure BoxFor : brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€33.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Carp Rig Kit: Ring Swivels, Pop-Up Beads, Shrink TubeFor : common carp, wels catfish · carp fishing with a hair rig
€42.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Small Folding Aluminium Rod Tripods, Pack of 2For : common carp, common bream, tench · feeder fishing
€26.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
2024 season calendar
Not published by the authority: check with Government of Nunavut - Department of Environment (licences issued under the federal Fisheries Act; Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations apply).
Minimum sizes
Not published by the authority: check with Government of Nunavut - Department of Environment (licences issued under the federal Fisheries Act; Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations apply).
Bag limits
| Species | Fish you may keep |
|---|---|
| Lake trout1 all Nunavut waters; possession 5 | 3 per day |
| Northern pike1 all Nunavut waters; possession 10 | 5 per day |
| Walleye1 all Nunavut waters; possession 10 | 5 per day |
| Arctic char1 all other Nunavut waters (possession 7); Coppermine R. above Bloody Falls 1; Diana R. area 2 | 4 per day |
| Arctic grayling1 possession 5 | 3 per day |
Licence
| Licence | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nunavut Resident Sport Fishing Licence - season1 | season | CA$11.48 |
| Nunavut Resident - season (+5% GST)1 | annual | CA$11.48 |
| Canadian Resident - season (+5% GST)1 | annual | CA$22.97 |
| Canadian Resident - 3-day (+5% GST)1 | 3-day | CA$17.23 |
| Non-resident - season (+5% GST)1 | annual | CA$43.04 |
| Non-resident - 3-day (+5% GST)1 | 3-day | CA$34.46 |
| Nunavut and Canadian residents over 65 (licence required, no fee) (+5% GST)1 | annual | CA$0 |
- Ages and exemptions1
- No licence required for Nunavut and Canadian residents under 16, nor for non-residents under 16 accompanied by a licence holder. Nunavut Agreement beneficiaries need no sport fishing licence. Residents over 65: licence required but free. Fees rise annually under the federal Service Fees Act.
Good to know
Single territory-wide limits table; no size limits. Licences sold by the Department of Environment, most sport fishing lodges and some retail stores. A Nunavut licence is not valid in national parks (Parks Canada licence needed). Group limit fishing not permitted; live fish may not be used as bait.
What the authority does not publish
Points we could not find in the official texts: check with the authority.
- Only the 2024-2025 guide/fees are published (latest listed on official page as of March 2026); 2026-27 fees not found
- No online purchase link found (licences from Dept. of Environment offices, lodges, retailers)
- No 1-day licence; seasons not specified in guide
Rules change every year and can be amended during the season. Before fishing, check the text in force with the authority listed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fishing licence in Nunavut / ᓄᓇᕗᑦ in 2024?
The “Non-resident - season (+5% GST)” licence costs CA$43.04 (annual). Other options and prices are in the table above, with the official source.
Official sources
- Nunavut Sport Fishing Guide 2024-2025 (read via web.archive.org copy; gov.nu.ca returns 403 to automated access) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Sport Fishing Guide page (archived 2026-03-28, still listing the 2024-2025 guide as latest) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
Last checked : 23 September 2026.