Quebec - Arctic Char Fishing Guide
Come test yourself against a real fighter, the Arctic Char. Experience the fishing trip of a lifetime. If you have always dreamed of a place where you could catch char on every cast, then northern Quebec is the trip for you. A place with spectacular waterfalls, crystal clear water and secluded river pools. You will find the Ungava Bay region to be a very productive location for arctic char fishing in Canada. These powerful swimmers migrate up the mighty rivers and leap the rocky falls to reach the spawning grounds where they are hatched. Your guides will lead you to some great fishing pools and show you how to catch 10 to 20 lbs. Arctic char on fly or casting rods.
Outfitters in Quebec are known for the large number of Arctic Char retrieved at there fishing lodges annually. Probably one of the best Arctic Char fishing areas on the globe is in this part of Eastern Canada. World class Arctic Char are regularily caught in these waters and some rivers are literally teeming with this interesting fish.
Your guides will lead you to some great fishing spots and show you how to catch 10 to 20 lbs. Arctic char on fly or casting rods. Canadian held World Record: 32 lbs. 9 ounces.
ARCTIC CHAR fishing adventures are available through the resorts and outfitters below.
At Rapid Lake Lodge we strickly limit group size to provide you with extensive support. Ever dreamed of a place where you could catch char on every cast? The Ungava Bay region is considered to be the most productive arctic char fishing in Canada with char averaging 10 lb. and range up to 16 lbs. Our unique V.I.P. fly-in fishing trips will allow you to fish arctic char, lake trout,and brook trout.
We believe that we are the best known fly-in lodge in Northern Quebec with all lodging in private cabins and hot shower facilities, all breakfasts and all lunches, all dinners, including our trade mark grand appetizer "Ungava style". Highlights include snacks and beverages between meals, daily fly-out to the Char fishing pools and a Photo Air Safari to our best kept secret places.
Home of the Inuit since time immemorial, the Tunulik River Fishing Camp is located 75 miles east of Kuujjuaq, gateway to Quebec's Ungava region. The camp itself is located on the shores of Ungava Bay near the mouth of the Tunulik River, giving anglers easy access to the estuary islands and the tidal waters of the Tunulik River as well as other excellent but unnamed Char rivers a few miles to the east. Packages originate with round trip air flights from Montreal.
Those who have fished with Arctic Adventures return home with many exciting stories about the strong Arctic Char they caught. They also come home with lasting memories of their Inuit hosts, the Arctic scenery and the wildlife they encountered during their visit with us.
Arctic Char are fast powerful fish and provide outstanding action on both lures and flies. Medium action spinning rods and reels with at least 100 yards of 8 to 10 pound line are recommended. Quality reels with a smooth, solid drag mechanism are a must to withstand the searing runs of a trophy char. for Fly fishing a eight to nine and a half foot rod and a good corrosion resistant reel and a minimum of 100 yards of 20-pound back line.
