Bulletins

Special Fishing Restrictions

Issued: May 29, 2025

Ivvavik_Fish_Closure

Pursuant to subsection 35(1) of the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations, the following special restrictions are in place within Ivvavik National Park:

  • Daily catch and possession limit for Dolly Varden char is 1 fish;
  • Aggregate daily catch and possession limit for all species is 3 fish;
    AND
  • The following areas (as per the attached map) are closed to angling:
    • Firth River Fish Holes;
    • Aufeis Area from Margaret Lake upstream to the park boundary;
    • Joe Creek Fish Holes area from Aspen Creek upstream to park boundary;
    • Trout Lake;
    • Roland Lake;
    • Babbage River upstream of Babbage Falls;
    • Two small unnamed lakes located at 69° 25' 47.3"N, 139° 38' 32.8"W and 69° 25' 33.5" N, 139° 37' 43.1"W

Anglers are reminded that they must possess a valid National Park Fishing Permit, and follow the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations when fishing in National Parks. Permits are available from the Parks Canada office in Inuvik.

Rights held by beneficiaries of applicable land claim agreements may supersede these restrictions.

 

 

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