The main purpose of this study is to continue to develop the Arctic Char research program and progress stock assessments in the Cumberland Sound region of Nunavut. Through the application of a multi-mesh gill-net survey, this research aims to add to the collection of Cumberland Sound Arctic Char data and perform site specific fishery-independent surveys required to complete stock assessments. To accomplish this, we will work with the community of Pangnirtung to obtain local knowledge on stocks and fishing practices, as well as to collect baseline biological data through collaborations with the Pangnirtung Hunters and Trapper’s Organization (PHTO). For this project year (2026-27) we are looking at collecting the third year of baseline data from the unassessed commercially fished, Opingivik Lake (PG002), to ultimately contribute to a 5-year index of abundance and trends in biological characteristics used to assess stock status.