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Fishing the Klondike and Central Yukon by RV

Arctic grayling on the Klondike, Pelly and Yukon rivers, and the RV parks along the Klondike Highway.

Regulation links last checked October 2026.

In short. Distances are long and services are few, especially on the Dempster. Check river conditions and the regulations summary, and carry fuel and supplies.

Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.

Licences and rules

  • Fresh water: managed by the Government of Yukon. Start at How and where to catch Yukon fish and the fishing regulations summary.
  • Licences: you need a Yukon fishing licence. The government page above links to it. Set lines for burbot need a separate free sport fishing licence.
  • National parks: waters inside Kluane and Ivvavik fall under Parks Canada rules, so check them separately.
  • Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters.

Choose your fishing area

Fish named for this region: Arctic grayling, Trout, Whitefish, Inconnu, Burbot. Read the species guide.

Dawson City, the Klondike River and the Dempster

  • Klondike and Dempster
  • Arctic grayling (named for the Klondike River); Peel River drainage in the far north

Outdoor Canada names the Klondike River among 20 Yukon places to catch Arctic grayling. The Government of Yukon names the Peel River drainage in the far north and the Ogilvie and Blackstone rivers, which the Dempster Highway crosses.

We list 11 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Carmacks, Faro, Ross River and the Yukon River

  • Central Yukon
  • Arctic grayling (named for the Yukon, Pelly and Cottonwood rivers and Braeburn Lake)

Outdoor Canada names the Yukon River, Pelly River, Cottonwood River and Braeburn Lake among 20 Yukon places to catch Arctic grayling.

We list 11 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Watson Lake and the Liard drainage

  • Southeast Yukon
  • Arctic grayling (named for the Rancheria River)

The Government of Yukon names the Liard River drainage in the southeast, and Outdoor Canada names the Rancheria River among 20 Yukon places to catch Arctic grayling.

We list 3 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Gear for this water

  • River & fly-fishing kit. A rod/reel combination suited to the planned method. Search on Amazon
  • Rain, sun & wet-weather gear. Rain layers that fit over your fishing clothing. Search on Amazon

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Where the fish names come from

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