The Payne is a major
Arctic river flowing into Ungava Bay. It is the main watershed for the
Northwest tip of Quebec. The camp is only minutes away from the best arctic
char fishing to be found anywhere in North America.
Your camp is run by the Inuit of Kangirsuk (Payne Bay) who were traditionally
nomadic, following the caribou and fish along the coast-line of Ungava
Bay. When several families decided to form a small settlement, they chose
the mouth of the Payne River as the base from which fishing and hunting
excursions would be made.
The Payne Bay Inuit are cheerful and relaxed. They have a thorough knowledge
of the waters they fish and they handle their freighter canoes with native
expertise. They will be waiting to greet you upon your arrival at camp
– all set to embark on a memorable Quebec fishing vacation.
The significant tides in Ungava Bay fill and drain the Payne fjord of
salt water twice each day. Guides work according to the tidal schedule
and know where the fish stack up when tides are lowest. Besides offering
non-stop action for arctic char, lake trout and brook trout from our 24
foot freighter canoes, anglers can explore the shores by wading. Fish
are plentiful at Payne Bay and fly fishermen can experience dynamic action
using streamers, dry and wet flies. A variety of effective fly patterns
are available for sale at camp. Arctic char will attack most silvery spoons,
but anglers with spinning gear have the best results using two and three
inch Daredevils, Mepps spinners in sizes two and three, and various colored
three inch Pixies.
Included in the price:
• Air transportation
from Montreal to Kuujjuaq
• Air transportation from Kuujjuaq to camp
• Two nights accommodations in Montreal based on double occupancy
• Six nights accommodations in heated solid cabins
• Tasty home-cooked meals prepared by camp cook
• Bedding and sleeping bags
• Hot showers and toilet facilities
• Five full days guided fishing
• One guide, freighter canoe and motor per two anglers
• Landing nets and life jackets
• Fishing permit
Not included:
• Fishing equipment
• Meals in Montreal,
insurance, items of a personal nature
• Any costs other than those specified in fishing package described
above
• Tips to guides and staff
• Baggage limit 80
lbs (35kg)
Meals:
Guests are served three hearty home cooked meals each day which normally
includes a delicious mid-day shore lunch prepared by our Inuit guides.
Accommodations:
The main lodge at the camp has indoor toilets, showers, a dining room
and lounge area where our guests enjoy friendly conversations with their
Inuit hosts. Guests stay in cabins, adjacent to the main lodge, which
are oil heated and equipped with linen and sleeping bags.
