Nueltin Lake

Nueltin Lake is a large, remote lake in northern Manitoba, Canada, lying close to the boundary with Nunavut in a sparsely settled boreal-wilderness region. The lake is shallow in parts and contains numerous islands and extensive shoreline suited to backcountry fishing and canoeing.

The lake and surrounding country are used seasonally by Indigenous communities and are notable for fish populations and unroaded wilderness character. Nueltin Lake has been visited historically by trappers, missionaries, and later by recreational anglers and paddlers seeking remote wilderness lakes.

The lake sits in northern Manitoba near the interprovincial/territorial boundary region, within a landscape of boreal forest and wetlands far from major population centres; access is commonly by floatplane or long overland routes.

• Remoteness and access: The lake is remote and sparsely populated, accessed primarily by floatplane or long overland travel, and is known for wilderness fishing and traditional Indigenous use of the shoreline.

• Nueltin Lake is extremely remote and is typically reached only by floatplane or lengthy wilderness canoe routes-book an experienced charter operator well in advance.
• Plan your trip for mid-to-late summer (July-August) when access windows are largest, weather is milder and floatplane services are most likely to operate.
• Treat the area as true backcountry: confirm landing permissions and any fishing or camping regulations with provincial authorities or your outfitter before departure and carry reliable emergency communications.