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Fishing in Kluane & Southwest Yukon

Explore fishing in the Kluane & Southwest Yukon of Yukon. Kluane Lake, Kathleen River, Aishihik Lake, Dezadeash Lake, Pi

Kluane Lake is one of Yukon's premier fishing lakes. This large, deep, incredibly clear lake offers excellent lake trout in the 5-15 pound range and Arctic grayling in its tributaries. The lake is accessible from the Alaska Highway near Destruction Bay with stunning views of the Kluane icefields.

1. Kluane Lake (Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)

Kluane Lake area, Alaska Highway

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: Kluane Lake →

2. Kathleen River (Arctic Grayling)

Kathleen River area, Yukon

The Kathleen River offers exceptional Arctic grayling fishing in a beautiful mountain setting in the 12-18 inch range are common. The river's clear, cold waters and classic riffle-pool structure provide ideal grayling habitat.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: Kathleen Lake →

3. Aishihik Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Aishihik Lake area, Yukon

Aishihik Lake offers excellent lake trout and northern pike fishing in a large lake. The lake's cold, deep waters hold healthy lake trout populations while shallow bays hold pike.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 75 cm

Boat Launch: Aishihik Boat Launch →

4. Dezadeash Lake (Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)

Dezadeash Lake area, Yukon

Dezadeash Lake offers lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing. The lake is easily accessible from the Alaska Highway and provides good boat fishing with spectacular mountain scenery.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Pine Lake (Kluane)

Pine Lake area, Yukon

Pine Lake offers lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing entrance to Kluane National Park. The lake's scenic setting against the St. Elias Mountains makes it a popular fishing destination.

Boat Launch: Pine Lake →

6. Sockeye Lake (Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon)

Sockeye Lake area, Kluane region

Sockeye Lake offers rainbow trout and Arctic grayling fishing in the Kluane region. True to its name, the lake occasionally hosts sockeye salmon in the right conditions.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Rainbow trout · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10

Boat Launch: Kathleen Lake →

7. Bates Lake (Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)

Bates Lake area, Kluane region

Bates Lake offers lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing in the Kluane National Park area. The lake's clear, cold waters provide excellent fishing in a wilderness setting.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: Bates Lake →

8. Mush Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Mush Lake area, Kluane region

Mush Lake offers lake trout and northern pike fishing in the Kluane region of southwest Yukon. A productive lake with good access.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 75 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Two Moose Lake (Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)

Two Moose Lake area, Yukon

Two Moose Lake offers lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing. A scenic lake with good fish populations.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: Two Moose Lake →

10. Mendenhall River (Kluane)

Mendenhall River area, Kluane region

The Mendenhall River offers Arctic grayling fishing in the Kluane region of southwest Yukon. A productive river with good grayling habitat.

Boat Launch: Mendenhall River →

11. Jarvis River (Arctic Grayling)

Jarvis River area, Kluane region

The Jarvis River offers Arctic grayling fishing in the Kluane region. A scenic river with good fish populations.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Destruction Bay (Lake Trout)

Destruction Bay, Kluane Lake

Destruction Bay on Kluane Lake offers excellent lake trout fishing from boats and shore. The community provides access to some of the best lake trout waters in Yukon.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: Kluane boat launch →

13. Silver City (Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)

Silver City area, Kluane Lake

Silver City on Kluane Lake offers lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing. The historic community site provides good access to the lake's productive waters.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: Kluane boat launch →

14. Burwash Landing (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Burwash Landing, Kluane Lake

Burwash Landing on Kluane Lake offers lake trout and northern pike fishing. The community provides lodging and services for anglers exploring the Kluane region.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 75 cm

Boat Launch: Burwash Landing →

15. Kluane River (Arctic Grayling)

Kluane River area, Kluane Lake outlet

The Kluane River flows out of Kluane Lake and offers Arctic grayling fishing. The river's clear, cold waters provide excellent grayling habitat.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: Kluane River →

16. Duke River (Arctic Grayling)

Duke River area, Kluane region

The Duke River offers Arctic grayling fishing in the Kluane region. A productive river with good fish populations.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: Duke River →

17. Tincup Lake (Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout)

Tincup Lake area, Kluane region

Tincup Lake offers lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing in the Kluane region. A smaller lake with productive fishing.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: Tincup Lake →

18. Gladstone Lake (Lake Trout)

Gladstone Lake area, Yukon

Gladstone Lake offers lake trout fishing in southwest Yukon. A productive lake with good fish populations.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: Gladstone Lake →

19. Pickhandle Lakes (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Pickhandle Lakes area, Kluane region

The Pickhandle Lakes offer lake trout and northern pike fishing in the Kluane region. A chain of productive lakes with wilderness fishing.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 75 cm

Boat Launch: Pickhandle Lakes →

20. Sekulmun Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Sekulmun Lake area, Kluane region

Sekulmun Lake offers lake trout and northern pike fishing in the Kluane region of southwest Yukon. A remote lake with excellent fishing.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 75 cm

Boat Launch: Sekulmun Lake →

21. Onion Lake (Yukon)

Onion Lake area, Yukon

Onion Lake offers lake trout and Arctic grayling fishing. A scenic lake with good fish populations.

Boat Launch: Onion Lake →

22. Congdon Creek (Arctic Grayling)

Congdon Creek area, Kluane Lake

Congdon Creek offers Arctic grayling fishing. The campground at Congdon Creek provides excellent access to Kluane Lake fishing.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: Kluane boat launch →

23. St. Elias Lake (Lake Trout)

St. Elias Lake area, Kluane region

St. Elias Lake offers lake trout fishing in the shadow of the St. Elias Mountains in the Kluane region. A remote lake with spectacular scenery.

Lake trout · Limit: daily 3 / possession 6 · Only one may be longer than 65 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Quill Creek (Arctic Grayling)

Quill Creek area, Kluane region

Quill Creek offers Arctic grayling fishing in the Kluane region. A productive stream with good grayling populations.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: Quill Creek →

25. Slims River (Arctic Grayling)

Slims River area, Kluane National Park

The Slims River offers Arctic grayling fishing. The river flows from the Kaskawulsh Glacier and provides unique glacial-fed fishing.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: Kluane boat launch →

26. Alsek River (Arctic Grayling, Sockeye Salmon)

Alsek River area, Kluane region

The Alsek River is a major wilderness river flowing through Kluane National Park. It offers Arctic grayling and occasional sockeye salmon fishing in a spectacular glacial setting.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm

Boat Launch: Alsek River →

27. Tatshenshini River (Arctic Grayling, Salmon)

Tatshenshini River area, Kluane region

The Tatshenshini River offers Arctic grayling and salmon fishing in a remote wilderness river flowing from Yukon into British Columbia and Alaska. A legendary rafting and fishing destination.

Arctic grayling · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10 · Only one may be longer than 40 cm
Kokanee salmon · Limit: daily 5 / possession 10

Boat Launch: Tatshenshini River →